Winkler Zoiglstube: Zoigl tradition and snack culture in Amberg

Zoigl enjoyment in the Amberg courtyard – traditional, regional, unadulterated

On the first Saturday of the month, the Winkler Zoiglstube in Amberg serves amber-colored Zoigl directly from the wooden barrel – accompanied by hearty Upper Palatinate snacks with ingredients from family businesses in the city and county. A piece of lived brewing tradition in the historic courtyard, directly below the Winkler brewery.

Market atmosphere with regional diversity

Between the wooden barrels, snack platters, and candlelight, a special market atmosphere emerges, which connoisseurs appreciate at the Market of the Senses: fresh radish slices, crunchy pretzels, homemade Obatzter, smoked meats, and country bread – carefully selected from local direct marketers. The naturally cloudy Zoigl crowns the shopping experience in the courtyard.

Craftsmanship that you can taste

The family brewery Winkler has been brewing since 1617. The Zoigl follows the original Upper Palatinate tradition from communal brewing houses: unprocessed, unfiltered, full-bodied. The brewer's star – the Zoigl – shows the way when the serving opens. Seasonal offerings vary: summer beer garden atmosphere, hearty snacks in autumn.

Practical information for market visitors

Open on the first Friday evening and the first Saturday afternoon. On Saturday, serving usually starts at 3:30 PM and continues into the night. There are deliberately no seat reservations – you sit together, following the Zoigl tradition. Payment is mainly in cash; some businesses in the old town accept cards.

How to reach the Zoiglstube in a relaxed way

Address: Obere Nabburger Straße 9, 92224 Amberg. A few minutes' walk from the marketplace. Parking options are available in old town garages and signposted parking spaces in the city. Public transport city bus lines go to the bus station; from there, it's a short walk to the old town. Additionally, DB parking spaces are available at the train station.

Tradition meets sociability

The courtyard of the Zoiglstube combines history and sociability: stone floor, hop vines, wooden barrels – along with the scent of freshly sliced country bread. This is how craftsmanship tastes.

Conclusion: If you appreciate regional products directly from producers and want to experience genuine brewing craftsmanship, you are in the right place. Come, try, engage in conversation with the people – and experience the Amberg market and inn culture live.

Sources:

• Brewery Winkler – Contact details and address
• Brewery Winkler – Winkler Zoigl
• Tourism Amberg – Beer Guide 2025, Zoiglstube & History
• City of Amberg – Parking in Amberg
• VGN – City traffic line network Amberg
• hey.bayern – Winkler Zoiglstube, times and location
• Amberg24 – Dates and start times of the Zoiglstube
• DB Station Amberg – Parking spaces and information