Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest began as a horse race in honor of King Joseph Maximilian's marriage to Princess Theresa in October of 1810.¹ Today the celebration is still held annually for two weeks in Munich, Germany from the end of September into early October, and is considered one of the largest festivals in the world.²

Fast Facts

1. The first Oktoberfest: October 12, 1810¹
2. 6 million attendees annually ²
3. Known for its swaying drinking songs³
4. Lasts for sixteen days³
5. Begins with an official ceremony known as The ‘Wies’n’ publicans⁴
6. Munich themed drinking steins are created by the millions⁵
7. Visitors fill their steins at beer tents located all over festival grounds²
8. Popular foods include Bavarian pretzels, bratwurst, beer, roasted meats, potato dumplings⁶

Oktoberfest Travel Tips

If you're planning a trip to Oktoberfest in Munich, do your research and plan ahead. Because Oktoberfest is such a popular time to travel it is recommended to book accommodations a year or more in advance.³

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