Tag: Folk festivals in Bavaria
Oktoberfest 2023: record visitor numbers, summer weather – an Oktoberfest of the century – Munich
After Corona, the Oktoberfest is finally back. After the rainy restart last year, this time it was more beautiful than ever before. “We experienced an Oktoberfest like something out of…
Oktoberfest in Munich: A Oktoberfest of the century – Munich
With 7.2 million visitors, more than ever came to Theresienwiese. The city is happy about a festival “like something out of a picture book” – and the big hit among…
Oktoberfest: How a culture war rages between the CSU and the Greens over the Oktoberfest – Munich
During the summer holidays, Clemens Baumgärtner bought a new pair of designer glasses with circular lenses. And if he now decided to buy a yellow traditional jacket, then he would…
Oktoberfest: A heavenly start to the Oktoberfest
Sunshine, great atmosphere and only two hits when tapped. What more do you want? The Oktoberfest is a perfect start. The only thing that isn’t going well is the rides.…
The XXL Wiesn: Why Oktoberfest 2023 is special – Munich
The 2023 Oktoberfest, that much is already certain, will be special: it will last 18 days. That is the maximum. Because the festival always ends either on the first Sunday…
Broccoli-mushroom pretzel to koala car wash – that’s new at the Oktoberfest in Munich
Yes, yes: There are still new attractions at the Oktoberfest that are really impressive. For example, there is Mr. Gravity, the new ride from showman Frank Oberschell. “There are only…
Aiwanger affair and state election: Political exchange of blows at Gillamoos Festival – Bavaria
In Bavaria, there is no way around the beer tents during the election campaign. On this Monday morning, all parties represented in the state parliament gather in Abensberg, Lower Bavaria,…
Bar waiter at the Oktoberfest: "A lot of people think that would be nothing more than opening the tap"
But that’s not true, says Sepp Herrnberger. He has been pouring beer in the Hacker tent for 30 years. Why this mass work is so incredibly difficult. source site
SZ series "Everything is under control"episode 10: man for mass work
Sepp Herrnberger has been at the bar in the Hacker tent at the Wiesn for 30 years, his boss says he actually works like a violin virtuoso. source site
Shooting tent at the Oktoberfest in a portrait – Munich
The Schützen-Festzelt is just as popular with Munich youth as it is with tradition-conscious Bavarians. Families also like to come, especially for the traditional midday Oktoberfest. But you have to…