Origin of Oktoberfest: Georg Lang and the History of Munich’s Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest. It’s the festival that needs little introduction. From its origins as a royal wedding party, this once modest annual gathering in Munich’s Theresienwiese (or “Therese’s Meadow”) has evolved into a global phenomenon, inspiring...
Beyond Munich: The surprising origins of Oktoberfest foods
More than six million people flock to Munich each fall to take part in Oktoberfest, the annual 16-day celebration of Bavarian culture. Fitting then that Oktoberfest food (think sausage, cabbage and finger-licking Bavarian pastries) is also an international phenomenon,...