Great beer is one of the main reasons that thousands flock to Munich each year to participate in Oktoberfest. Beers served at the traditional Bavarian festival are required to meet the strict Beer Purity Law. Hence, not any brewery can serve beer at the festival. Just six breweries, all located in Munich, are allowed to…

Famed for its beer, the Oktoberfest celebration is one of the largest festivals in the world, with annual attendance exceeding six million. In addition to the traditional dishes served each year, alcohol is an important part of the festival with 7.7 million gallons of beer sold at the 2013 Oktoberfest celebration. But how did the…

There is always an abundance of genuine German wines and freshly brewed beers for everyone present. But the beers alone do not make the festival. Just as it was first celebrated over two centuries ago, Oktoberfest is marked with lots of delicious Bavarian delicacies as well as German beers.The feasting has since continued with millions…

Although the original festival happens in Munich, the festival takes place in other parts of the world. Below is a list to help you pick the best Oktoberfest festival to attend in Europe. Munich, Germany The birthplace of the over 200 years old festival, Munich hosts one of the best Oktoberfest festivals in Europe. The…