Munich: Millions Expected at Oktoberfest
This year's edition is only days away. The main activity remains drinking. Cheers.
Munich is set to host one of the world's most significant public festivals, Oktoberfest, from September 19th to October 4th, 2026. The event, originally initiated in 1810 when Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen, has since become a global phenomenon with millions of visitors each year. The main Oktoberfest will take place at Theresienwiese, attracting attendees from around the world, including Americans, Japanese, Australians, and Austrians.
Bavarians take great pride in their traditional 'Wiesn', where politicians are known to indulge in the event. This year, one 'Mass' or one liter of beer will cost between 14 and 16 Euro, depending on the beer tent. Despite the high price tag, the event continues to draw large crowds, with 6.3 million visitors recorded in 2019. The Oktoberfest is known for its Bavarian brass music, pretzels, Schuhplattler dances, and abundant beer consumption.
In 2020 and 2021, the festival was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but has since resumed. An 'Oktoberfest App' is expected to help visitors navigate the festival grounds and locate their friends.
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