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Oktoberfest is something I have always wanted to go to. I didn't know that it was about more than just beer- it was like the world's largest carnival, but with people cruising around in lederhosen and cutesy low cut dresses. The food was delicious...
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From journal Oktoberfest Madness
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This is the largest and longest-lasting party that I have ever seen, with about 6 million people over 16 days. The beer drinking is done in the tents only. Seating in each is approximately 8,000 and meals are also served. Outside is food, souvenirs,...
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From journal Our Second Trip to München
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Oktoberfest is the world's largest beer bash. In fact, it's the largest gathering of any festival, averaging a whopping 6.8 million visitors per year. Visitors from all over the globe consume 5.5 to 6.0 million litres of Bavaria's best local bier....
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From journal A Stroll Around a Bavarian Gem
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The largest festival in the world is not just about the food and drinks, as a large part of the grounds are occupied by amusement rides. Another thing to keep in mind is that beer can only be purchased if you are seated at one of the beer-tent...
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From journal First Trip to Bavaria
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Arriving at the park and seeing the rides and tents was such a surprise--it was so much larger than I had imagined. Sitting on the balcony in the Paulaner tent gave us a great view of the whole place, with everyone standing on the benches hoisting...
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From journal Oktoberfest in Munich
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There are two different parades in Munich during the Okoberfest. One is called "Parade of the tent proprietors", which is on the third Saturday in September. The Wiesn-Parade marks the festive start of the Oktoberfest. It has a very long tradition...
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From journal Munich the capital of Bavaria
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I am originally from Munich, so I know what the Oktoberfest is like. This time I´d like to tell you something about the history and the nice story how everything started . . . The Oktoberfest traditionally starts in the third weekend in September...
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From journal Munich the capital of Bavaria
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Oktoberfest started in Munich as a citizens festival to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese. The original festival site was named Theresienwiese in the princess’s honor and is now locally known as Wies’n. Although the...
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From journal A Day in Munich