The Best Festival In All Of Munich
Oktoberfest in Munich is a holiday that lasts 2 weeks and is held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Deutschland, from late September to the 1st weekend in Oktober. It is one of the most renowned events in Germany and is the planet’s biggest fair, with more than 5 million folks attending every year. The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since 1810. Other towns around the world also hold Oktoberfest celebrations, modeled after the Munich festival and all of its splendor. You can find Oktoberfest festivals in the U.S.A., Brazil, Australia, and even China.
The German Oktoberfest first was created and happened in the sixteen days up to and also included the 1st Sunday in October. In the 1990′s the festival was altered according to German reunification so that if the first Sunday in October falls on the 1st or 2nd, then the holiday would go on till October 3 (German Holiday).
Therefore, the festival is now SEVENTEEN days when the first Sun. is October second and then up to 18 days when it’s October 1. In 2010, the holiday lasted until the 1st Monday in October, to mark the 200-year anniversary of the event. The festival is held in an area named the Theresienwiese often called Wiesn for short, situated near Munich’s center. You will oftentimes hear locals say the word Wiesn instead of Octoberfest, it’s sort of a local thing to do!
By nature the lager of Germany is the focal point of the expose. Only bier which is brewed inside the urban center limits of Munich with a minimum of 13.5% Master Spice is allowed to be served in this holiday. On passing this test, a lager is recognized as Oktoberfest Bier. Oktoberfest Lager beer is a registered Trademark by the local brewers and breweries in Munich. Those Breweries are members of this exclusive Club. If you do not have this special trademark, then you do not get to serve Oktoberfest bier at the festival, period.
Large quantities of German lager are consumed, with virtually 7 million liters served in the 16 day festival in 2007. Visitors might also enjoy a wide selection of traditional fare such as chicken, sausages, cakes, breads, and all sorts of sweets. Oktoberfest has become quite a carnival also , with many entertainment park rides and attractions to entertain the whole family, so it’s not just a bunch of drunk fools. Oktoberfest in Munich is the best party out there, come visit!
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