This dedication is reflected in the extraordinary reputation of Munich's Oktoberfest, which adheres to strict quality standards, including the famous Reinheitsgebot (German Beer Purity Law).

What do you have to see in Munich? Of course, the Frauenkirche, Nymphenburg Palace and Marienplatz with the New Town Hall certainly come to mind immediately. Art connoisseurs think of the ...

A parade of thousands in traditional southern German costume paraded through Munich on Sunday morning to mark the second day of Oktoberfest, as many lined the streets to take in the sight.

Oktoberfest is a worldwide phenomenon, a Bavarian beer festival celebrated in countries around the globe. But many say ...

MUNICH (AP) — Oktoberfest has opened in Munich after the ceremonial beer keg-tapping. Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started the 189th Oktoberfest at noon when he inserted the tap into the first ...

Oktoberfest began more than two centuries ago in 1810 (Photo: Shutterstock / Master1305) Every year, six million people flock to Munich for the world’s largest folk and beer festival ...

The best time to visit Munich is from March to May ... If you’re one of the millions who want to party at Oktoberfest during the fall, you’ll need to pack a jacket. Winter, except for the ...

By Roxana Popescu With its sloping roof, wood balcony and shutters, and vine-covered walls, this four-bedroom family home about 25 miles southwest of central Munich evokes a traditional Bavarian ...

Members of the St. Louis Express German band perform during St. Mary's Oktoberfest in Alton, Illinois, on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Alton became Munich for the weekend as the annual St. Mary’s ...