Germany is no stranger to beer lovers and to those extremely full of wanderlust. It is not only famous for its breathtaking tourist spots like the Neuschwanstein castle or the Gothic Cologne Cathedral but is also well-known for its largest fair in the world—the Oktoberfest. First held in 1810 as a wedding celebration of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese, this event has continued ever since and has attracted around six million people each year. You see, this unique celebration lasts around 16 days, starting from late September until the first week of October. The Oktoberfest or die Wiesn for the locals is the ultimate party and vacation experience in Munich, Germany, and perhaps even in the whole world. No hardcore party-devotee should be so named if Oktoberfest is not under their checklist. Here are a few of the reasons why you should go for a visit.
Colorful parades and fun rides
The Oktoberfest is a jovial celebration held at Theresienwiese, which is named after Princess Therese. The annual fair is not only for adults but is in fact also built for the kids and people of all ages. As a matter of fact, the event includes several rides like Ferris wheels and roller coasters, and there is even a colorful parade showcasing historic carriages, riflemen, and floats themed of Bavarian culture. There are plenty of distractions and entertainment lurking around the corner. If the rides are not enough, you may also be entertained with the marching bands and concert performed by hundreds of musician held at the Bavaria statue, located at the border of the town.
Several beer tents and millions of liters of beer
Nothing says “Party!” like Oktoberfest with 34 large beer tents capable of housing thousands and thousands of people. Luckily, entrance is free but you may want to book a reservation since these tents are filled up in only a few minutes. This annual celebration is also known to prepare seven million liters of beer but only Bavarian breweries are allowed. Some of the breweries included are Erdinger Brewery, which is known as the world’s largest brewer of wheat beer, and the Weihenstephan Brewery, which is considered to be the oldest working brewery in the world.
Card and poker games
What is missing in a beer session? A friendly game of poker. The Oktoberfest is a perfect way to meet new friends through beer sessions and through a game of poker. But if you forgot to bring your deck of cards then you can simply use your laptop or phone and log-in to gaming sites like this. In fact, in 2012, the website offered free luxury trip tickets to the top seven players of the website. See, the winners even received VIP entries to a tent in the Oktoberfest. So for those planning a trip to the famous Oktoberfest, you might want to practice your poker skills starting now.
