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Oktoberfest girls


Posted on October 1, 2011 by bsnim

After countless visits at the Oktoberfest Munich we were able to distinguish three different kinds of Oktoberfest Girls. Oktoberfest girls Normal Munich Oktoberfest Girls: That’s the type of girl you’ll see everywhere and can be found in any tent. She … Continue reading →

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Oktoberfest Munich stories (facts to impress the ladies) #3

Posted on September 6, 2011 by bsnim

The left handed mayor (1993): „Just at the evening before the keg-tapping someone noticed that mayor Ude was left handed,” tells Peter Schottenhamel, host of the Schottenhamel tent at Oktoberfest Munich. So it almost happened that at his first keg-tapping, … Continue reading →

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6 tips on how to get a table at Oktoberfest Munich without a reservation.

Posted on September 4, 2011 by bsnim

So you want to visit the Oktoberfest Munich and you don’t have an Oktoberfest Reservation? No problems I’ll share my best tips with you to get a table without an Oktoberfest reservation:     1. Be an early bird, tents … Continue reading →

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Oktoberfest Munich stories (facts to impress the ladies) #2

Posted on August 30, 2011 by bsnim

Laborer Albert Einstein (1886): Probably the most famous man who worked at the Oktoberfest Munich was Albert Einstein. In 1886 the host of the Schottenhamel tent decided  to put up a tent with space for as much as 8000 guests. … Continue reading →

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How to have your own Oktoberfest

Posted on August 28, 2011 by bsnim

In case you can’t go to Oktoberfest Munich I collected the best tips on how to have your own Oktoberfest. What you need: -Beer: Get genuine German beer (even better would be true “Oktoberfestbier” but it’s very hard to get). … Continue reading →

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Food at Oktoberfest Munich

Posted on August 24, 2011 by bsnim

Different regions in germany have different specialities when it comes to food, the same goes for the capital city of bavaria, Munich which has a variety of Oktoberfest Munich food.  Oktoberfest Munich food: Weißwurscht Weißwürste(Weisswurt) is very popular in Munich,they … Continue reading →

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Reservations at the Oktoberfest

Posted on August 24, 2011 by bsnim

Finding a place in one of the big beer tents is a rather difficult thing. Reservations help, but are hard to get. Can I reserve seats for Oktoberfest through Oktoberfest.de? Unfortunately, you cannot reserve seats in the beer tents via … Continue reading →

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Oktoberfest Munich stories (facts to impress the ladies) #1

Posted on August 23, 2011 by bsnim

Since the first Oktoberfest 201 years ago it became an event that created a lot stories. Here’s the first: -The first keg tapping by a Munich mayor (1950): 1950 was the birth year of the tradition that the mayor of … Continue reading →

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Oktoberfest Munich FAQ

Posted on August 21, 2011 by bsnim

When and how does the Oktoberfest Munich start? The Oktoberfest Munich starts on Saturday, September 17th at 12. To mayor of munich, Christian Ude, will tap the first keg, saying the words “O’zapft is”. This takes place in the tent … Continue reading →

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Dress Guide #2 Dirndl (also interesting information for you guys!)

Posted on August 19, 2011 by bsnim

Now it’s time for the ladies! Dirndl The Dirndl is the traditional Bavarian dress for females, which consists of bodice, blouse, full skirt and apron. Actually the word “Dirndl” means young lady, the proper word would be “Dirndlgewand”. Today “Dirndl” … Continue reading →

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