First celebrated in 1810, in honor of the marriage of the prince of Bavaria, it’s now a time to don a traditional Bavarian dress, share a pint with friends, and enjoy exuberant music and dancing.
Beginning at the end of September, Oktoberfest is Germany’s ultimate folk festival. It attracts millions of people from all every corner of the Earth to peruse the beer tents of Munich. First celebrated in 1810, in honor of the marriage of the prince of Bavaria, it’s now a time to don a traditional Bavarian dress, share a pint with friends, and enjoy exuberant music and dancing.