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Deep in the southern reaches of Germany, pressed up against the foothills of the Alps, sits the city of Munich. For the past two weeks, the normally quiet hamlet has hosted a party like none other — a drunken, joyful bacchanal, which just wrapped up yesterday.
Oktoberfest is one of those things you have to experience at least once in a lifetime, beer drinker or not. Rambling through the Wiesen, or colloquially the Wies’n, a little tipsy, eating a pretzel bigger than your head, and looking for another Maß (liter of beer) is a rite of passage for any wanderlusting traveler.
Obviously, the festival is centered around the breweries local to Bavaria, and beer is clearly important, but we want to shout out the delectable foods also on offer in the tents of the Wies’n. So tighten up those dirndls, embrace the kitsch, and hitch up your lederhosen — because Oktoberfest season might have just ended in Germany, but it’ll be going strong all month here in the states!
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Never ever let this tradition die. The german word is gemütlichkeit. It means fine friends, with fine beer and a general air of relaxation. It speaks to the better of humanity. Let us get together over a beer or two and leave full, happy and sated. Long live germany and it’s traditions!
Great photos and write up. The food looks amazing, I’ve had americanized versions, but I can only imagine the real kind. Here’s to another three months of Dulingo German before I realize I can’t afford a 2017 trip to Germany.
Germany’s not too bad expense-wise. Munich is probably the most expensive city in the country though.
It’s definitely worth saving up for though. I’ve only been twice so far. But have been getting the itch to go again.
I used to live in Munich and have been and… everyone should go. Over and over and over. THE VIBE IS JUST SOOOOO HIGH. THE ATTITUDE, THE KINDNESS! (also, beer, brats, etc.)
So you liked it?
3rd picture. Dat pretzel doe*….. Freaking huge.
*Am I doing that right?