Monday, August 26, 2024 Every year, millions of visitors from around the globe converge on Munich, Bavaria, to celebrate the iconic Oktoberfest. This grand festival, the largest of its kind, merges a beer celebration with a traveling fair, starting in mid-September and culminating on the first Sunday of October. The 2024 edition, marking its 189th occurrence, will span from September 21 to October 6, hosted at the historic Theresienwiese.
The tradition of Oktoberfest dates back to 1810, commemorating the nuptials of Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen with a series of festivities that kicked off on October 12, culminating in a vibrant horse race on October 17. For 2024, Oktoberfest introduces several enhancements for accessibility, including customized maps for major tents available online, particularly under the ‘Accessibility’ section. Visitors can also benefit from ten strategically placed fountains offering free drinking water around key areas such as the Oidn Wiesn and Familienplatzl.
Family days, scheduled for the first two Tuesdays of the festival, offer reduced rates on tickets and other services, making it an excellent time for family visits. The festival is meticulously organized by Munich’s Department of Labour and Economic Affairs, with Clemens Baumgärtner overseeing its execution. Interestingly, the pricing of beer, a central element of the festivity, is determined not by the city but by the individual tent proprietors.
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