The German Oktoberfest occurs every year during September and October as the world’s biggest beer festival! How much do you know about it? Do you know the following things about Oktoberfest?
1. What’s the history of Oktoberfest?
Oktoberfest originates in 1810. At first, it was a horse race and was part of the celebration of Bavarian King Ludwig I. and his wife Theresie. As the horse race was very popular, it was held as an annual event afterward, and eventually becomes the Oktoberfest nowadays.
2. What’s so special about the beer?
The beer we drink in Oktoberfest is all brewed in Munich. Since the 16th century, Bavaria in Germany already has set strict rules for brewing the best beer. In order to brew the purest beer, in 1516, Duke William IV ordered only water, barley and hop can be used for brewing!
3. What brands of beer are you expecting to see in Oktoberfest?
All the beer in Oktoberfest are brewed in Munich in Bavaria, include the following brands: Augustiner, Paulaner, Spaten-Franziskaner, Löwenbräu, Hacker-Pschorr, Hofbräu
4. How big and how much is a glass of beer? How many calories does a glass of beer contain?
During Oktoberfest, a glass of beer is usually 1L. It costs around 10euro and it has around 500kcal for each glass of beer! Maybe sharing a glass of beer with a friend is not a bad idea, thinking about how much fat you are gaining!
5. What are some typical German food to eat in Oktoberfest?
There are a few foods you should try when you go to Oktoberfest! The common ones are pork knuckle, bratwurst, pretzels…! But maybe it never draws your attention that Germans also like to eat roast chicken in Oktoberfest, season the chicken, and roast the skin until it’s super crispy! Ohlalalaaaaaa. Nom!
6. What am I expecting to have fun at Oktoberfest?
Oktoberfest is like a big carnival, there are rides, stalls for food, and a beer tent! There’s no entrance fee for Oktoberfest, and you only have to pay if you are playing the rides, eating, or drinking! So if you don’t want to spend any money in Oktoberfest, you can simply walk around and feel what it’s like!
7. What should I prepare to go to Oktoberfest?
As Oktoberfest is the biggest beer festival in the world, there are people from all around the world to go to Oktoberfest every year! During that period, hotels and transportation like flights and trains tickets soared! So plan ahead, if not, maybe it’s good to have a good friend who lives in Munich! Also, remember to book a table in the tent earlier. If you don’t have a seat, they won’t serve you a beer! If you would like to get in the atmosphere, you can also wear the traditional Bavarian costume! Don’t feel shy! There will be many people wearing Dirndl and Lederhosen there, and I’m sure you will enjoy yourself even more!
To get to know more: http://www.oktoberfest.de/