Feast - Munich is preparing - "Octoberfest fever can begin"
The large beer tents are standing up. The Oktoberfest beer has been brewed, the places are very well booked. "The Wiesn fever can begin again," said festival director Clemens Baumgärtner. With a half dozen new ride and entertainment attractions and new souvenirs and offers for virtual Wiesn visit, the festival presents itself to the guests this year.
On September 21st, it's called "It's tapped" again, six million visitors are expected until October 6th, the festival still being considered the largest people's festival in the world. The bookable places are largely assigned - everything is "tighter" than last year, when the Wiesn lasted for 18 days two days longer. Many places, especially in the afternoon, remain reservation-free.
Who cannot come in person has the chance for the first time: The Munich Inclusion Initiative vr4kids offers a virtual Wiesn visit especially for disadvantaged and disabled children and young people, but also for other guests. "It's a project that's close to my heart," said the CSU politician and economic referent Baumgärtner.
The festival attracts with fashionable newcomers. For example, there are new caps with the Wiesn logo - perhaps they have what it takes to replace the indestructible chicken hat. For men, there are leather wristbands from Lederhosenleather, and women can hang their handbags on a handbag holder with a Wiesn emblem. For the first time, Wiesn fans can also enjoy the festival in the kitchen - with Wiesn tableware.
New on the festival are, among other things, a ride called "Hupferl" from 1987, where ride guests have to hold on to themselves, and the "Holzpfosten Scooter," a classic auto-scooter, known from the 60s and 70s.
Tourists eagerly anticipate their annual trip to Munich for the Oktoberfest, a renowned festival in Bavaria, Germany. This cultural festivity attracts a large crowd, with over six million visitors expected this year. Clemens Baumgärtner, the festival director, expressed his excitement, saying, "The Wiesn fever can begin again."
Bavaria's rich leisure activities are showcased at the Oktoberfest, including the famous beer tents and new souvenirs. Guests can purchase items like Wiesn-logo caps, leather wristbands, handbag holders with Wiesn emblems, and even Wiesn tableware to take home as reminders of their enjoyable experience.
The Oktoberfest offers a wide range of attractions, from traditional rides like the "Hupferl" to modern virtual visit options, such as the Munich Inclusion Initiative vr4kids' virtual Wiesn visit for disadvantaged children. Festival director Clemens Baumgärtner passionately supports this project, stating, "It's a project that's close to my heart."
Visitors can also enjoy the traditional Bavarian beer culture in the many beer tents. With so much to see and do, one can easily spend the whole day at the Oktoberfest, indulging in the rich Bavarian leisure and culture, savoring the delicious Oktoberfest beer, and collecting vibrant souvenirs.
