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Anyone Visiting Munich Should Try The Festival

By RomanticHeart | April 26, 2009

Germany is a pretty big country when it's all said and done. Sure it's not quite as big as Australia or the United States in terms of land mass but it's still up there for things to do. You see Germany has a rich history. Even though the country that we now call Germany has not existed in it's present state, plenty of the regions have existed for well over a 1000 years. So if you are a visitor to Germany this means there is lots to see and do.

One of the first things you might think of doing ids to take in the beer festival in Munich. That's a pretty good shout at it has to one of the most original events you are likely to see on a vacation. Sure, many countries have fastened onto the idea of having their own beer festivals but Munich is the true original and it has a atmosphere all of it's own.

You will soon be chatting to some very noisy but generally happy people. I wonder why ? I'd suggest it's the huge quantity of beer that is drunk in no time at all. However it's more likely the way it is consumed than anything else.

You have to pay to get into the festival grounds which consists of many large halls and tents. Lets just say that there is not that much to a hall or tent. The first is a fast supply of beer, the second is music or some form of entertainment and the third is many large tables with benches. Strangers sit together on benches and tables in a communal setting. My experience is that you soon make friends. And due to the world famous nature of the festival you will meet many people from all over the world but mainly Europe.

The beer halls or tents are so popular that you have to get in early. If you are not well ensconced by about 10 am you may find it hard to get a place. After that it's some serious drinking with a bit a scran thrown into the mix. The best food with beer has to be sausages – ordinary or white sausages (cheese) are really good. Ok, it's not a la carte but it tastes great with beer. You can also get all time favorites of German cooking like pretzels and sauerkraut.

The are some great sights and must do things in Germany, festivals are particularly popular in Germany and the number one festival is in Munich. It's known as Oktoberfest but it starts late in September and runs through to the beginning of October. If you plan to be in Munich around that time, then a day of gernal hilarit and beer drinking is a must do. And once you've gotten over the hangover…there is plenty more to see and do in Munich.

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