Germantown, Wisconsin
With roughly 44% of Wisconsin locals claiming German ancestry in the 2000 census, you won’t have a rough time finding incredible German food, shops, and other goods just about anywhere you go in the state.
But if you’re looking for a true US Bavarian village, Germantown, Wisconsin, is THE place to be. It offers a tiny but mighty Bavarian experience. Germantown, which began as a single square mile, comprises more than 35 square miles nowadays, some rural.
The benefit of this eclectic environment is that it’s home to everything from the Sila Lydia Bast Bell Museum to the pick-your-own experience at Lannon Sunflower Farm.
At Sila Lydia Bast Bell Museum, you can see bells worldwide, including a giant bell weighing over 1,000 pounds. And after working up an appetite, stop by the heart and soul of Germantown, Von Rothenburg Bier Stube and Garten.
This special US Bavarian village will lift your spirits and make you sing “Ein Prosit” before you even know what you’re doing! Besides the indoor restaurant, there’s an outdoor beer garden, excellent for the days when the warm sun and cold beer go perfectly together.
You’ll see plenty of lederhosen and dirndls and even live band outside. Their menu includes Bavarian favorites and an excellent selection of authentic beer.
