The Oktoberfest is celebrating its 200th anniversary. So here are the important questions:
Why are we celebrating it?
In 1810, Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen got married and celebrated the wedding with a big horse race and invited all people.
Why is the Oktoberfest starting in September?
As the Bavarian weather can get quite rough in October, including snow storms, people petitioned to have it earlier. The area around the site was used for farming, so the Oktoberfest could only start after the harvest. In 1904, it was decided to have the main Sunday of the Oktoberfest between 28 September and 4 October and this rule is still practiced.
There are six breweries on the Oktoberfest: Augustiner, HackerPschorr, Hofbräu, Löwenbräu, Paulaner and Spatenbräu. Only the breweries within the city limits are allowed to supply the Oktoberfest.
Why is the local name of it "Wiesn"?
Wiesn is Bavarian for meadow and the site of the Oktoberfest was named "Theresienwiese" after Princess Therese. With time the locals shortened it to Wiesn and this became also the second name of the Oktoberfest.
What to do if you cannot get into the tents?
Take a ride with one of the 80 attractions like the Ferris Wheel, Merry-Go-Rounds, Roller Coasters, Power Towers, Top Spins, Whirligig and many nostalgic ones.
What do you do if have no money to go there?
Take a ride with one of the 80 attractions like the Ferris Wheel, Merry-Go-Rounds, Roller Coasters, Power Towers, Top Spins, Whirligig and many nostalgic ones.
As a girl, find a guy to pay for you.
As a guy, ask around for vouchers from other Oktoberfest guests (like this bike owner is trying).
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