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 by smschley
Munich breweries supply the staple of the event, German beer! Many even brew special "Oktoberfest beer" just for the fair. The statistics are mind boggling: 6 million liters of beer, 500,000 broiled chickens (hendel, you must try this), at least as many pork sausages, 60 oxen roasted on a giant rotating spit, tons of fish, wursts and ham hocks, thousands of pounds of mandelin (almonds covered in melted sugar), 11 huge beer tents for different brands and each holds up to 6,000 people plus a live band, 40 smaller beer, wine and coffee houses. Most of the tables are reserved way in advance, but if you get there early and are persistent, you might just find a spot.
There were four in our group and thanks to Eduardo we always found a spot at a table every night. An experience we will never forget. The site of everyone in the room eating and drinking and just having a good time was amazing. I’ve never seen so much beer drunk and not a sign of any fighting.
At the foot of the Bavaria statue, the huge Oktoberfest grounds also provide carousels, roller coasters and all the spectacular fun of the fair for the enjoyment and excitement of visitors of all ages. .200 carnival attractions and 55 rides, 7,000 participants in the opening day parade, six million people partying - "all crammed into the most famous and fun-filled 16 days on earth, Oktoberfest Leave a Comment Directions: Simply follow the masses of people on the streets, because during Oktoberfest, they'll lead you there!Website: http://www.oktoberfest.de/
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At the end off september and the beginning off oktober, you find a huge beerfestival held in München. We were there at the openingweekend to see the procession in the center off the city. Lots off people wearing traditional clothing, breweries with their carriages off decorated beerbarrels walking along, lott's off flowers, beautiful scenes from the olddays and about the great days off Bavaria. This procession ends at the Theresienwiese where they make a last round and greet the people. It's here you can easily make pictures off the lovely costumes the people are wearing.
On the other hand there are a lott off beertents where you can drink beer by the liters. The tents are huge and look like real houses or buildings, but they are just temporary. They are decorated verry beautifull like heaven or like a real Alpenhouses or with a huge lion in front.
And off course all off them got bands inside who play drinking music and good singalongs.
But don't forget to take a walk around the Wiesen first (before you are totaly wasted) and take a look at the attractions and stands with "Sweethearts" as I call them.
For more info and pictures go to the official website off the Wiesen. Here you can get an idea off the atmosphere over there. Leave a Comment Address: TheresienwieseDirections: Nearest u-banh is Theresienwiese. You come directly on the festivalarea when you leave the station. Just follow the crowd.Website: www.oktoberfest.de
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 by Hosell
We arrived to Munich on Sept. 30 and I was very glad because I'll have the chance to see the Oktoberfest!.We finished our walked tour in the old town at 7,30 p.m and the whole group had a table booked in one of most famous restaurants in the city,the "Hofbräuhaus" at 8,00 o'clock so we had "just" half hour off.I asked our tour guide where was located the Octoberfest from the place where we were on that moment,and he said that it was a bit far away,if i want to go to see it,I needed to take a taxi or the subway.
I felt frustrated!! being in Munich on September and don't having the chance to see the Oktoberfeast,really I don't wanted to miss that dinner because I didn't had to pay nothing,all meals in the whole trip was including,so you can imagine how I was feeling.I decided then to go again someday to Munich on that time to be there a full week at least and see the Oktoberfestt!!! :-)
Anyway I HAD MY OWN OKTOBERFEST at Hofbräuhaus as you can see on that picture,really it was a great and very funny night out!! And I can say that German Beers are the best that I ever had. Leave a Comment
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 Oktoberfest Munich, Hofbräu
tent by sabsi
The day after we visited on the afternoon in order to be early enough to find space in one of the tents. Surprise Surprise! It was actually great fun. We stayed in the Hofbräu tent for a few hours and after the first litre of beer I enjoyed it very much there. Our table round was a very international affair with visitors from Australia, the UK, Ireland, Austria, Switzerland, and from all over Germany. Thomas was the only native Münchener at the table, if not in the whole tent ;) Together we had a lot of fun and a lot of beers, laughed a lot and sang along to the "Wiesn-Hits"..... And when I came out of the tent after 3 "Mass" I didn't even realise all the drunk people around me anymore. Maybe that's because I was one of them... ;)
We then walked around a bit, met friendly people and even took a turn on one of the carousels, one of the oldest on the Oktoberfest, the 80 year old Krinoline. The carousel is not really spectacular but it's old, and there's a traditional "Blaskapelle" playing live while the carousel is moving. Sooo nice. And even suitable for drunk people ;) Leave a Comment Address: TheresienwieseDirections: U Theresienwiese or S Hackerbrücke
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One of the main reasons for our European Vacation in 2006 was to experience Oktoberfest. We only went for one day, but went for the whole day, and had a marvelous time. On the recommendation of others, we went early in the day. We started at the Hippodrom, then visited the Hacker-Pschorr tent, and ended up at Lowenbrau. The Hippodrom had a traditional band, as did Hacker-Pschorr - the Heaven of Bavaria.
I liked the beer at Hacker-Pschorr the best of the 3, and we had a delicious platter of snacks to soak some of it up. Hacker-Pschorr also seemed to be crowded with a lot of Germans (and less American and Australian tourists) which was made it feel more authentic.
The Hippodrom was the only tent we visited that served non-beer alcohol. But we stuck with the beer all day - well, except for the Coca Cola light after the beer tents closed.
I don't know if it was a result of the hour, but the music in the Lowenbrau tent had some traditional music mixed in with lots of sing-alongs. And I loved everyone standing on the benches singing "Country Roads", "You Can Leave Your Hat On", and "Let it Be", among others. I tried to make a list the next day, but I don't know if I can remember them all. Leave a Comment
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With 14 or so beer halls to choose from visitors have their job cut out for them to reach all the beer halls in 1 day. Best idea is to keep your goals to say 3 or 4 halls before just taking plant in your favourite.
Hopfbrau House my the hall of choice for myself and our group. Leave a Comment
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... Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit!!!
Party animals all over the world come here in mid September 'til the first week of Oktober. Bavarians call it "Wies'n".
Several large tens (each filled with about 10,000 guests) host the guest. All have a small band which play regional and international party music. It's really crowded at the weekends so you want to take a seat in the early afternoon... It's not a tourist thing; lots of Germans and locals come here, too.
Come between September 18th and. Oktober 3rd, 2004!!! Leave a Comment
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 Schottenhammel tent by bhortonLeave a Comment
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 partied w/these girls! by bhorton
Roughly 95% or more of the tables in the tents are reserved, so it is understandably very difficult to find a spot for 2 to sit, let alone a group. I should note you have to be seated at a table in order to order a beer, no exceptions. While I had loads of fun at Oktoberfest, it was because I knew people at tables, or because my buddy and I scrounged our way in. In other words, don´t expect to just show up and start partying! And lastly, the Oktoberfest shuts down at 11pm, and entrance to tents is generally stopped at 5pm. Leave a Comment Directions: Theriesen Wiese U-Bahn
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 by AndreasKLeave a Comment Address: Subway: Theresienwiese or Goetheplatz
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