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A big hello from Jimmy Mitchell in Scotland, who recounts his Oktoberfest experience. My pals and I have just been on our 5th visit this year, travelling regularly from Bonny Scotland (Falkirk to be specific). It started as a stag trip in 2009 when 8 of us travelled, then a...

Oktoberfest Legend – Dan Moynihan, USA

15 Oct 2015

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Once was never enough for Dan, who just attended his 4th Oktoberfest in Munich. Apparently he’s still thirsty for more and will be back again next year. How many times have you been to Oktoberfest and which years? I have been to Oktoberfest 4 times. 2011,2013,2014 and 2015....

Oktoberfest Legend – Kirby Trostel, USA

13 Oct 2015

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Oktoberfest newcomer Kirby Trostel, from the USA, had the time of her life at the 2015 festival. So much so, she’s already planning to come back. How many times have you been to Oktoberfest? 2015 was my first time, and hopefully not my last! How was your Oktoberfest...

Oktoberfest Serves Over 7 Million Litres of Beer

11 Oct 2015

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Oktoberfest always promises a beer experience like no other. The 2015 festival once again lived up to its promises, with 7.3 million Litres of beer being guzzled by 5.9 million visitors. This includes every man, woman and child (and yes there are family days and school excursions...

Why Oktoberfest Blumenau is a Must-see

01 Oct 2015

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Founded in 1850, the riverside city of Blumenau in Brazil is home to the biggest German festival in South America and one of the largest Oktoberfest celebrations outside of its original home in Munich. The inaugural celebration was held in 1984 in the aftermath of a devastating...

The best Oktoberfest Apps

10 Sep 2015

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The fields of the Theresienwiese are the spacious 103 acres that are the home to many German festivals throughout the year including, most notably, Oktoberfest. Even when the fields aren’t populated by half a million people at a time and your vision isn’t obscured by...

The Beer Drinking Law of Oktoberfest

21 Aug 2015

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As with the greatest of celebration of anything in life, there are rules. The strict regulations on what is served at Oktoberfest come down from the German Brewers Federation. Beers must contain only malted barley (contains gluten), yeast, hops, and water. Originating in 1487 and...

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...

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...

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Oktoberfest Legend: Jimmy Mitchell, Scotland

Oktoberfest Legend – Dan Moynihan, USA

Oktoberfest Legend – Kirby Trostel, USA

Oktoberfest Serves Over 7 Million Litres of Beer

Why Oktoberfest Blumenau is a Must-see

The best Oktoberfest Apps

The Beer Drinking Law of Oktoberfest

From the Beer Halls to the Beer Tents

A Backpacker’s Perspective of Oktoberfest in Munich

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