Everything a tourist needs to know about Oktoberfest

The Munich Oktoberfest is listed in the Guinness Book as the world’s largest folklore festival. Every year it attracts more than 6 million tourists. Oktoberfest has taken its roots since the XIX century, when it was first held in honor of the wedding of the future King Ludwig I. In addition to the mountains of food, visitors to this holiday can enjoy colorful parades, dances, and various attractions at fairgrounds. But the main thing here is Oktoberfest beer, which is prepared exclusively by Munich companies, and only for this celebration.
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