Oktoberfest - who doesn't know it? All beer lovers know that late September and early October is the center of the Oktoberfest beer world in Munich, Germany. This year's 182nd Oktoberfest will take place between September 19 and October 4, and beer will once again flow in streams in the Bavarian capital.
Oktoberfest is a sixteen-day festival that takes place every year from the end of September to the beginning of October in Munich. One of the most popular events in Germany, which he visits every year more than 6 million visitors from all over the world, represents, among other things, an important part of Bavarian culture.
Oktoberfest, which is considered one of the symbols of Germany, originates from entertainment at the wedding of King Ludwig I of Bavaria. October 12, 1810. Later, the event was moved to an earlier time, when the weather in the Bavarian capital is usually nicer, but the name remained. Nowadays, it is tradition that at exactly 12 o'clock the mayor of Munich opens the Oktoberfest and toasts all the guests with a shout “O'zapft is!”. And Oktoberfest is officially open.
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Last year, around 6.3 million visitors visited Oktoberfest, and a total of 6.5 million liters of beer were consumed.
They announced something for 2015 news both in the offer and in the amusement park, where "Konga" will be available this year - the largest and fastest swing in Europe.
Guests will also be able to stop at "Goldener Hahn", where all kinds of poultry will be available, and nostalgia from the fifties will come alive at Oide Wiesn, where an ice cream bar will be available.
A mug of beer will be charged this year from 10.10 euros to 10.40 euros. However, the high prices are unlikely to deter those looking for fun, beer, sausages and cleavage.
More information:
oktoberfest.de
