Oktoberfest opens under tight security after attacks
Munich's Oktoberfest, the world's biggest beer festival, opened on Saturday under heightened security following a string of attacks in Germany attributed to jihadists. "We will make the Oktoberfest as safe as possible,
Germany's biggest beer festival opens under tight security after attacks
The festival drew seven million visitors last year who consumed 6.5 million litres of beer. The price of beer, however, has risen over 15 euros due to inflation.
Beer lovers grab tent places as Oktoberfest grounds open
On Saturday at 9 am (0700 GMT) on the dot, the stewards opened the entrances to Munich's Oktoberfest, allowing visitors to rush towards the beer tents. Visitors to the Wiesn - as the event is known locally - then flocked in from all sides,
Oktoberfest, world's largest folk festival, begins after ceremonial keg-tapping
It runs through Oct. 6 in 18 large tents on the Theresienwiese fairground. About 6 million visitors are expected over the 16 days.
Oktoberfest is open. The world’s largest folk festival begins after ceremonial keg-tapping
Oktoberfest will open after the ceremonial keg-tapping by Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter when he inserts the tap into the first keg at noon on Saturday
Oktoberfest under way in Munich after ceremonial keg-tapping
Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter opened Germany's feted Oktoberfest by tapping the first barrel of beer at noon on Saturday, officially kicking off the world's largest folk festival. Reiter, a Social Democrat,
Oktoberfest is almost open. Beer lovers are lining up in Munich ahead of the ceremonial keg-tapping
Oktoberfest will open after the ceremonial keg-tapping by Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter when he inserts the tap into the first keg at noon on Saturday.
Oktoberfest is open. The world’s largest folk festival all things beer begins after ceremonial keg-tapping
Thousands of beer lovers celebrated the 189th start of Oktoberfest, the world's largest folk festival, as Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter inserted the tap into the first keg of beer on Saturday.
Germany's sophisticated alternative to Oktoberfest
Every September, millions of tourists flock to Munich for Oktoberfest. However, the true centre of German beer culture lies three hours north in the medieval town of Bamberg.
Beer lovers celebrate the start of Oktoberfest in Munich
Munich's mayor taps the first kegto kick off Oktoberfest in Germany:::: Oscar Murphy, Traveled from Australia“Lots of beer, lots of pretzels, German sausage, lots of fun. I’m looking forward to it.”:: Janil Brown,
La Villita celebrates German culture at it's first-ever Oktoberfest
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Thousands of beer lovers descended on the German city of Munich on Saturday for the opening of their Oktoberfest.
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189th Oktoberfest opens in Germany
The 189th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter ...
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Oktoberfest 2024 kicks off, welcoming millions to Munich tradition
Oktoberfest officially kicked off this weekend in Munich, marking the 189th start of the world’s largest folk festival.