Impressions from the Oktoberfest
The largest beer festival in the world, the Oktoberfest in Munich, has opened its gates for the 173rd time in history. More than 6 million visitors are expected at the 42 ha grounds in the centre of Munich -- and this is not the only superlative: on more than 100,000 seats, 14 large tents and 60 smaller gastronomic establishments expect to serve around 500,000 chickens ("Hendl") and more than 6 million liters of beer ("Maß").
Despite the large crowd of foreign visitors and tourists, the Oktoberfest still retains its distictive touch as a folkloristic festival, with many Bavarians dressed up in their traditional clothing. This year, the it started out under ideal conditions: blue skies, sunshine and 25°C.
For those who will not be able to join the festivities this year, here are some impressions from the first September weekend 2007:
Despite the large crowd of foreign visitors and tourists, the Oktoberfest still retains its distictive touch as a folkloristic festival, with many Bavarians dressed up in their traditional clothing. This year, the it started out under ideal conditions: blue skies, sunshine and 25°C.
For those who will not be able to join the festivities this year, here are some impressions from the first September weekend 2007:
The Main Entrance to the Oktoberfest
Lots of Sweet Specialties Await Houngry Mouths
Full Streets and Perfect Weather on the First Sunday 2007
Hightech Rides Meet Folkloristic Tradition
Culinary Satisfaction for Every Taste is Guaranteed
The Hippodrom: One of the Most Lively Beer Tents
Gingerbread Hearts: Sweet Souvenirs
See you soon -- again! The Oktoberfest lasts until Sunday, 7th October 2007.
And for more facts and figures, please refer to the official Oktoberfest page:
Oktoberfest statistics
Andreas Hauser
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