“Krinoline” has been at the Oktoberfest for 100 years
At least one record has already been set: the oldest ride was once again the “Crinoline”, which celebrated an anniversary this year. She has been attending Oktoberfest for exactly 100 years. It is a carousel that rotates comparatively slowly and in rocking wave movements. In the past, this was done with pure muscle power: strong men pushed the “crinoline”. Today it has an engine. But she still turns to live brass music.
“Crinoline” actually refers to a hoop skirt that women used to wear as an underskirt. When they danced with them, the hoop skirts made wave-like movements – like the “crinoline” at the Oktoberfest. The newer rides, on the other hand, are often about high-tech, acceleration and thrills. How things went for the showmen overall will be shown by their balance sheet.
Be there for the final sprint
The last day of the Oktoberfest lasts until shortly before midnight. There is always a special atmosphere at the end, especially in the tents. Shortly before the bar closes, sparklers for the last Oktoberfest songs of the year are distributed.
Anyone who starts the final spurt without a table reservation has a chance: in most large tents, half of the seats are reserved for reservations until 3 p.m. and 35 percent thereafter. By the way, reservations are generally not possible in the beer gardens. The Oide Wiesn has been open since 10 a.m.
