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The official website of the city of Munich for the 190th Munich Oktoberfest from 20.9. to 5.10.2025 on the Theresienwiese.
Oktoberfest - Wikipedia
Oktoberfest (German pronunciation: [ɔkˈtoːbɐˌfɛst] ⓘ; Bavarian: Wiesn, Oktobafest) is the world's largest Volksfest, featuring a beer festival and a travelling carnival, and is held annually in Munich, Bavaria, from mid- or late-September to the first Sunday in October.
Oktoberfest | Definition, History, Traditions, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 5, 2024 · Oktoberfest, annual festival in Munich, Germany, held over a two-week period and ending on the first Sunday in October. The festival originated on October 12, 1810, and it became hugely popular, leading U.S. cities to hold their own versions of the event.
What is Oktoberfest—and why is it actually in September?
Sep 22, 2023 · A crowd drinks beer in a large pavilion in Munich, Germany, to celebrate Oktoberfest. For more than 200 years, this annual festival has been a quintessential German tradition—and its roots...
Oktoberfest in Munich: Celebrating Beer, Tradition, and German …
1 day ago · Traditional German Beer and Food at Oktoberfest Oktoberfest is synonymous with beer, and the festival is a showcase for Germany’s rich brewing heritage. Only beers conforming to the Reinheitsgebot and brewed within the city limits of Munich are allowed to be served in the festival’s beer tents.
The History of the Oktoberfest in Munich - muenchen.de
The Oktoberfest or "Wiesn", as the locals affectionately call their folk festival, is an integral part of Munich tradition. Today, beer, tents and chicken are known worldwide, but do you know the...
Oktoberfest Munich: Guide to the world's largest Volksfest
What is Oktoberfest like from the perspective of the performers? What traditional dress and music are currently in fashion? All you could ever need to know about Oktoberfest at a glance – including a handy beer tent guide. Next year's Oktoberfest will take place from September 20 to October 5, 2025.
Oktoberfest: Everything you need to know about the Wiesn
The instruction manual for Oktoberfest is pretty short: go and have fun. However, a little bit of background information couldn't do any harm either. We have put together everything you need to know: From O for O'Zapft is, the famous festival greeting, to T for Traditional Tracht.
Tradition and history of the Oktoberfest - Oktoberfest.de
Everything you need to know about the tradition and history of the world’s largest folk festival. Oide Wiesn – pure nostalgia. The best amusement rides and performers. The history of Oktoberfest. Historical journey through the Wiesn history. How is an Oktoberfest beer stein made? Collectible Oktoberfest beer steins: Highly coveted souvenirs.
First-timer's Guide to Oktoberfest - Travel
Aug 18, 2024 · Oktoberfest typically runs from mid-September to the first Sunday in October, lasting about two and a half weeks. In 2024, the festival kicks off on Sept. 21 and ends on Oct. 6. The main event is...