Ah! The infamous Oktoberfest...
A rite of passage for local Bavarians and high on the bucket list for the rest of us common foreigners
Last year, I was able to go to the wiesen for the first time and I learned A LOT
So if you're headed to Munich this year, here's my
complete
Oktoberfest Survival Guide with must do's
Don't do's and top tips for making the most of the world's largest folk festival
So let's start with the basics: the tradition of Oktoberfest goes back to the year 1811 as an agricultural fair
but a lot has definitely changed since then! These days the fairgrounds encompass over a hundred hectares, or
250 acres that fit the seven million people that attend every year.
When should you go?
Doors open between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. Depending on the day.
I personally like to get there by noon week one is a bit quieter than the later dates
The locals tend to go during the week to avoid crowds and the last weekend is the most crowded and hectic
also the dirtiest :/
In 2017 my fellow attendees and I consumed walking
7.5 million litres of beer in just 18 days!
Speaking of beer, of course. Each huge beer stein is equal to two pints of beer
It'll run you about 10 euro per Stein
Also, make sure you go up to the hill to get a really awesome view of the crowds and the lights and the whole scene
at Oktoberfest
But, in sum, try not to get too drunk aka. ❌ Don't be these guys ❌
This year in 2018 the event officially starts on September 22nd
and ends October 7th
Fun fact - almost 5,000 personal items were lost last year alone including my sweater
So make sure to keep an eye on your stuff and only bring what you need!
So what can you expect from Oktoberfest?
Well first things first - dress the part.
Women traditionally wear a dress or a dirndl and men Don lederhosen
Although you can also mix it up
It's optional to dress up of course, but it makes the whole experience so much better in my opinion
The traditional attire is pretty expensive -
A dirndl can run you a few hundred euro. So try to purchase in advance
So, the tents! The tents are where you'll be doing most of your drinking -
tents, tents and more tents
There are 34 tents of all shapes and sizes
Some big some small some touristy some local
the bigger the tent the longer the line
Once you get in claim your spot and hunker down because it's gonna be a long day 😜
the Pschorr and the Hofbrauhaus tents
are actually the biggest holding around 10,000 people each
Even if you don't have a reservation though, don't worry - just be prepared to wait in line
Sometimes for a couple hours 😕 or make friends with someone else who has a table 😄
Let's talk food. You're gonna be drinking a LOT of beer. So you want to eat some food
expect giant pretzels,
>500,000 roast chickens
250,000 different kinds of sausages and plenty of other delectable treats including my personal favorite - apple strudel.
There are 128 food stations and some even sell beer flavored ice cream! So get excited 🤩
When you're not drinking beer,
you can take a break to go on one of the more than
100 different fair rides
or just watch other people and laugh at them!
Know before you go: Get ready to dance and sing
there's live music in most of the tents and
Everyone is letting loose!
you can learn the lyrics to some of the traditional songs like Ein Prosit
Or you might even hear some Western classics and favorites like the YMCA
There you have it I hope you guys have a fun and safe Oktoberfest
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See you guys next time!
(drunken singing and music)
Hi guys it's time for the Oktoberfest tip of the day and today's tip is don't come on the second Saturday
It is way too crowded. It's not even fun. We're leaving
No trip to Oktoberfest would be complete without a stop at the First Aid Tent 😂
Yes...
You're gonna be okay haha "heyyyyy"
haha oh god... 🤦🏼‍♀️