The annual event, held in Munich, Germany, is commonly mistaken as a beer festival. However, as you’ll learn in this ...

A crowd drinks beer in a large pavilion in Munich, Germany, to celebrate Oktoberfest. For more than 200 years, this annual festival has been a quintessential German tradition—and its roots date ...

Planning to attend Oktoberfest in Munich? This comprehensive Oktoberfest guide breaks down the top beer tents, what to expect ...

When Mandy met the red-haired guy at Oktoberfest, it was October 2001. Back then, German Mandy was 27, living in Munich, with her four-year-old son. Mandy’s son’s father had never been in the ...

Some six million people attend Munich's Oktoberfest each year, including plenty of return visitors. But if you're a first-timer, don't worry — we've got you covered with this Oktoberfest guide.

TOWER BARRACKS, Germany — With more than six million guests a year, the Oktoberfest in Munich, taking place this year from Sept. 21 to Oct. 6, celebrates Bavarian tradition with delicious food ...

A view of the new ride "Laser Pix", during a press tour at the Oktoberfest, in Munich, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. Credit: AP/Lennart Preiss Some 6 million visitors are expected over the ...

Choosing the best tents to visit is an important part of the experience. As a former Munich resident, Oktoberfest regular, and Teufelsrad survivor, here are the three that I consider a well ...

Oktoberfest begins with the mayor of Munich, Germany, tapping the ceremonial first barrel of golden fest beer. The world's most famous fall beer bash starts Sept. 21 and ends Oct. 6. Yet the best ...

MUNICH, Germany — Oktoberfest is open. Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started Oktoberfest at noon Saturday when he inserted the tap into the first beer keg, signaling the 189th start of the ...