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Beer Halls to Beer Tents

From the Beer Halls to the Beer Tents

30 Jul 2015
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Beer halls were the earliest ways that local patrons had their fill. Breweries began to set up tables outside in the summer so that a strong draught could be enjoyed straight from the keg on a hot day. Over time, this practice led to the idea of the beer gardens which have become...
Oktoberfest in Munich

A Backpacker’s Perspective of Oktoberfest in Munich

08 Jul 2015
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The idea of travelling to Germany has particular appeal but there is something about Munich, a city famous for Bavarian beer and the world’s largest festival to celebrate it which makes it ideal. Sure you can head to any other part of the world and experience something similar...
Oktoberfest Legend Chris Blake

Oktoberfest Legend: Chris Blake, Australia

18 Jun 2015
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With a big “Ein Prosit”, Chris Blake from Australia shares his memories of Oktoberfest in Munich. How many times have you been to Oktoberfest? I’ve been once with Thirsty Swagman in 2013. I plan on doing it all again of course. How would you describe your...
Oktoberfest Girl Drinking Beer

Oktoberfest Girl Beats 3 Guys Drinking Beer

11 Jun 2015
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She joins in last and finishes first. This girl is amazing. While the beer consumption at Oktoberfest is in itself the stuff of legends, some people go the extra mile and accept the daunting challenge of downing a 1-Litre Stein in a single attempt. No putting down the glass...
7 Things to Try in Munich During Oktoberfest

7 Things to Try in Munich During Oktoberfest

18 May 2015
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If there’s ever a reason visit the south of Germany it’s to experience the Munich beer festival universally known as Oktoberfest. Attracting the largest gathering of people at any one celebration, the festival takes its rightful place at the top of many a beer-enthusiast’s bucket...
Beer Revival in Germany

Is There Need of a Beer Revival in Germany?

30 Apr 2015
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Germany, a country that has sustained an industry on the back of a five-century-old purity brewing law called the Reinheitsgebot, and home to the world’s oldest operational brewery (the Weihenstephan) may be changing its ways. Beer consumption across the country has been steadily...
Guide to Oktoberfest 2015

First-Time Traveller’s Guide to Oktoberfest

16 Apr 2015
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As with attending any event in any part of the world for the very first time, the amount of planning involved can be a bit overwhelming. In this guide to Munich’s Oktoberfest we’ll walk you through some of the things to keep in mind, and some other things you may not have...
Munich Beer Garden (Henning Schlottmann / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain)

How Germany’s Beer Gardens Started Oktoberfest

25 Mar 2015
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If you’ve ever been to Munich for Oktoberfest then you’ll first-hand how much Germans love beer. If you have time in the lead up to the festival why not take a look around some of Germany’s most beloved beer gardens (Biergarten) and see where it all got started? The...
Oktoberfest-Legend-Monika-Kolodziejj

Oktoberfest Legend: Monika Kołodziej, Poland

19 Mar 2015
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Monika Kołodziej from Poland raises a beer about her Oktoberfest adventure. We say Prost Monika! How many times have you been to Oktoberfest? I went to Oktoberfest for the first time in 2014 and hope to go back there next year. Tell us a bit about your experience. I always wanted...
Oktoberfest Legend Scott Rzepka

Oktoberfest Legend: Scott Rzepka, USA

15 Mar 2015
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Thirsty beer connoisseur Scott Rzepka from the USA shares his stories on his Oktoberfest adventure. How many times have you been to Oktoberfest? I have only been once, the 2010 Oktoberfest. Tell us a bit about your experience at the festival From the moment we arrived at the...
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It doesn't get much better than the 2-week Oktoberfest beer festival held in Munich every year, and for the ultimate Oktoberfest packages and tours, Thirsty Swagman have got you covered. You can either join us in the beer tents for a few Steins or if you're up for a bit more adventure then come party with us on our flagship Beer or Bust tour.

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