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Munich Oktoberfest 2012
On 22 September people will be saying “O’zapft is! (It’s tapped)” for the 179th time. The Munich Oktoberfest, which runs until 7 October, will again attract millions of visitors from around the world to the Bavarian state capital, mainly for … Continue reading
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Autumn 2012 Event Highlights in Munich
The hottest days of the year are behind us. Autumn is slowly drawing in, lending the trees a multi-coloured splendour. Everywhere people are enjoying the final warming rays of sun and the golden light which gives the city a special … Continue reading
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The Oktoberfest at the Platzl: Bavarian Tradition at the Ayingers Inn, the Restaurant Pfistermühle and the Platzl Bar
Not only at the Theresienwiese, but also in and around the Platzl Hotel Munich it is very traditional and festive during the Oktoberfest. With Bavarian decoration and fresh draft beer you are welcomed at the Ayingers Inn, the Restaurant Pfistermühle and the Platzl Bar in the heart of Munich’s historical city center. The bottom-fermented and unfiltered beer speciality of the brewery Aying has an alcohol strength … Continue reading
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Grand entry of the Oktoberfest landlords and breweries: A special Oktoberfest experience in the heart of Munich
The official opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich starts on Saturday the 17th September 2011 with the entry of the Oktoberfest landlords in their beer tents. Many visitors in the large tents and also the countless people at the Theresienwiese are … Continue reading
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The Armbrustschützen-Festhalle – A piece of original Munich Oktoberfest
At the Armbrustschützen-Festhalle (Crossbowmen Festival Hall) the Bavarian tradition has still an important influence. Enjoy a freshly drafted beer and tasty treats while listening to live Bavarian brass music and with the special warm and happy atmosphere at the Oktoberfest. History of the tent In the year 1895 the tent was … Continue reading
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Traditional and cherished: Historical fun rides and the “Oide Wiesn” (Historical Wiesn) on the Munich Oktoberfest
The Munich Oktoberfest can be rightly seen as a prime example for the combination of tradition and modernity. Besides the newest fun rides and attractions which twirl visitors highly up in the air and the big tents where people dance and sing on top of the ale-benches at 6pm … Continue reading
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The „Wiesn Insider Tips” of the world-largest folk festival
Did you know that there are letter boxes on the festival grounds especially for the Oktoberfest, where the inserted letters get a special postmark of the German post office? Or did you know that this year’s Oktoberfest is one day longer … Continue reading
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The “Wiesn-Facts”: Information worth knowing about the Munich Oktoberfest
The Oktoberfest is known worldwide, but just a few people know why it is also called “Wiesn”, the history of the festival and what will happen during the festival. For this reason we have compiled the most important information for … Continue reading
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„Trachten” (Bavarian traditional costumes) by heart and hand in Indra`s Dirndl-Corner
Are you looking for a traditional Dirndl, which is fashionable, chic and which suits you very well? Then we recommend a visit to Indra’s Dirndl-Corner in the heart of Munich’s old town. In the traditional and lovingly decorated store you … Continue reading
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Looking forward to the „O’zapft is!“ – What’s new on the 187th Munich Oktoberfest?
On the 17th of September the beloved Oktoberfest will start again. Last Thursday Gabriele Weishäupl, head of the Oktoberfest management, announced the news of this year’s “Wiesn” in Munich. “This year’s “Wiesn” is going to be larger and more secure … Continue reading
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