Munich Oktoberfest

The Munich Oktoberfest, also known as the "Wiesn", is the world's largest folk festival and takes place annually on the Theresienwiese in Munich. The tradition began in 1810 to celebrate the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Therese of Saxony. The festival began with an impressive horse race on October 17 on the festival meadow named after the bride.

Since then, the Oktoberfest has developed into an annual spectacle that lasts two weeks and begins in September. The event attracts millions of visitors who can enjoy the fourteen large and fifteen small festival tents as well as around two hundred showmen and fairground rides. A special highlight is the traditional costume parade on the first Sunday of the Wiesn, in which one hundred and fifty traditional costume groups take part.

Since 2010, the nostalgic "Oide Wiesn" has enriched the festival with historical rides. The Munich Oktoberfest is therefore not only a celebration steeped in tradition, but also a lively mixture of fun, culture and history.