“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 … Read more
Measurements in Munich’s wastewater show a significant increase in corona traces. A connection with the ongoing Oktoberfest is obvious. Measurements in Munich’s wastewater indicate a significant increase in corona infections in the state capital. The latest reading published on Tuesday on the Bavarian wastewater monitoring website from a sample taken last Wednesday is the highest … Read more
In the middle of the Oktoberfest hustle and bustle, Munich’s most important S-Bahn line collapses. Hundreds of passengers have to be rescued from tunnels. Damage to the overhead line in the Munich S-Bahn tunnel led to massive traffic disruptions on Sunday evening. The central S-Bahn main line had to be completely closed between Ostbahnhof and … Read more
In an Oktoberfest marquee, a table orders a very special bottle of champagne. What the waiter does with it angers many people online. At the Oktoberfest, some people like to show off what they have – especially how much money they have. Now a scene that can be seen on social networks is causing outrage … Read more
Oktoberfest attracts millions of visitors. But a renowned doctor warns: The Oktoberfest could become a springboard for a new wave of illness. Business is booming at the Oktoberfest, the festival tents are full to the brim – and that will probably also have an impact on the number of sick people on the Isar. Clemens … Read more
Markus Lienkamp has the latest successes ready on his smartphone. “We’re now overtaking too,” says the professor of automotive engineering at the Technical University of Munich (TU) with pride. On the screen, a racing car is whizzing along the curve, the car speeding down the track. Since 2021, Lienkamp’s chair has been taking part in … Read more
Blue light news blog for Oktoberfest 72-year-old attacks security personnel Updated on 22.09.2024 – 13:49Reading time: 4 min. Safety is the top priority: Even before the Oktoberfest starts, a police car patrols the Theresienwiese. (Source: IMAGO/Frank Hoermann/SVEN SIMON) Since Saturday, a state of emergency has been in place in Munich again. Read here: All important … Read more
The 189th Oktoberfest beer festival started in Munich this Saturday. The mayor of the Bavarian capital, Dieter Reiter, hit the first barrel at noon, just like last year, two hits were enough for him. The beer festival will last until October 6 and will be visited by an estimated six million people from Germany and … Read more
Germans no longer like to consume. At the Oktoberfest they can work on their attitude. Squandering money can make you happy! September 21, 2024, 6:13 a.m. 21 Comments Summary Summarize This is an experimental tool. The results may be incomplete, out of date or even wrong. Oktoberfest is expensive, but offers a welcome break from … Read more
This year’s Oktoberfest starts on September 21st. While the anticipation of the tent, beer and chicken is growing, a less pleasant aspect is also an integral part of the Oktoberfest for Munich: the hodgepodge of respiratory infections known as “Wiesn flu”, which afflicts half of Munich after the Oktoberfest. In addition to cold viruses, this … Read more