Culture: Münchner Oktoberfest

The Oktoberfest is a traditional festival celebrated in Munich, Germany since 1810. It started as a way to finish up beer of the previous brewing season, before the start of the new brewing season.

Today, apart from the large consumption of beer, beautiful parades with locals donning traditional costumes, you can also find many carnival attractions and rides and enjoy the celebrations in large tents.

This years Oktoberfest in München stretches from the 19. September to the 4. October 2009.




You can check out more photos at the Oktoberfest website here!