This month over six million people will travel to Munich for the world famous Oktoberfest. But if large crowds and lederhosen aren’t your thing a host of spin off events are taking place across Europe to ensure there’s a beer themed festivity for every nationality and age. Here Eurolines, Europe’s largest scheduled coach operator, highlights some of the best Bavarian inspired events - ranging from back yard breweries in Rulle to designer drinks in Amsterdam. Stuttgart Beer Festival Held in Stuttgart’s Wasen fairground this is one of the largest and most beautifu...

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European Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas is challenging industry to come up with a truly European journey planner that includes all countries and transport modes. Although more than 100 journey planners already exist, there is not one yet that allows users to find information or book a ticket for a journey within Europe regardless of the number of countries or transport modes involved. Vice-President Kallas, Commissioner responsible for transport, launched the challenge at a conference on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) on 6 June 2011. The public will be invited t...