Social Event on July 24, 2024
1. Departure from Banz Abbey
Depature of the bus transfer in front of Banz Abbey at 09:00.
2. Rabenstein Castle and Sophie Cave
Rabenstein Castle (German: Burg Rabenstein) is a former high medieval aristocratic castle in the municipality of Ahorntal in the Upper Franconian county of Bayreuth in the German state of Bavaria. Originally built c. 1175 to 1200, the castle was destroyed and re-built several times. The spur castle can be visited for an entrance fee (not included).
In walking distance to Rabenstein Castle, Sophie Cave can be visited (admission gratefully sponsored by Nanolytics GmbH). The stalactite with its three large sections and winding passages, is considered one of the most beautiful show caves in Germany.
After the visit of the cave, lunch is available for purchase in the tavern and beer garden of Rabenstein Castle (not included in the conference fee).
3. Bavarian Brewery Museum in Kulmbach
Our next stop brings us to Kulmbach and its Bavarian Brewery Museum. With over 3000 square metres of exhibition space, it is one of the largest specialist museums and its individual sections showcase the special significance of beer in Bavaria, Franconia and Upper Franconia in particular. The exhibition begins thematically with the art of craft beer brewing around the year 1900 and then leads through the exhibition from beer brewing in the time of the ancient Egyptians to the time of the Romans and Celts to the medieval beer brewing of the monks.
Our tour (gratefully sponsored by Nanolytics GmbH) includes admission and a guided tour ‘The Art of Brewing’, moderated beer tasting, tasting sip of museum beer and taster snack of museum bread as well as a certificate and beer glass.
4. Return to Banz Abbey
Transfer back to Banz Abbey at 17:00.
Welcome Dinner
We will conclude the day and begin the conference symposium with our welcome dinner at Banz Abbey at 18:30.