The South Shore is a long way from Munich, but despite the 3,800 miles, locals will gather to celebrate Oktoberfest again this year. Oktoberfest traditionally takes place in late September since the ...

MUNICH – Bridie O'Halloran drank the first beer of her life at Oktoberfest. The 19-year-old Australian pronounced it “the best I've had” after finishing roughly a quarter of her liter (33 fluid ounce) ...

In Germany, the world’s largest Oktoberfest celebration will pack Munich’s beer halls from Sept. 20 through Oct. 5. But in the Bay Area, the celebrations go on for weeks, running right up to Halloween ...

Two neighbouring cities and countless ways to explore Europe differently.  European heritage, Alpine beauty, and year-round ...

Oktoberfest is a worldwide phenomenon, a Bavarian beer festival celebrated in countries around the globe. But many say nowhere is it more fun than in its original home of Munich. The festival attracts ...

Imagine this: You step off your plane at Munich Airport, and instead of the usual hustle, you're greeted by the melodies of traditional Bavarian music, the sight of staff clad in dirndls and ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Few cultural experiences compare to your first Oktoberfest. Dating back to 1810 and now the world's largest folk festival, it ...

The Paulaner Brewery tent alone holds thousands of Oktoberfest revelers. At first, the sight of a 6-foot-6 German man approaching him put my husband a bit on guard. The man began speaking in German, ...

Naturally, this is the priciest area too. If you're looking to visit Oktoberfest without making it the sole focus of your trip, staying on the outskirts of Munich or in a nearby town is a feasible ...

Attendees gather at traditional long, wooden tables to celebrate Frankfurt Oktoberfest - Alamy Stock Photo Squinting through the German forest shrouded in the evening darkness, we could barely make ...

Father Chris Uhl, left, the pastor of St. Mary's Church, and fellow clergy members welcome those getting a glass of beer from the official first keg at the St. Mary's Oktoberfest in downtown Alton, ...