No. The modern traditional costumes (whether Dirndl or Lederhosen) have become more and more popular as an article of clothing in recent years. However, there is no dress code at the Oktoberfest, so ...

Walking up to the gates of the fest, we heard the polka band before we saw it. Laughing, we both said “Crazy Train” as they ...

At Bavaria’s annual celebration of autumn and beer, new generations of partyers and new arrivals to Germany are adding their ...

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Oktoberfest attracts millions of visitors every year keen to make the most of the festival which offers an array of ...

Fake folk costumes that let festivalgoers flaunt their bodies are degrading the cultural value of Oktoberfest, a Bavarian prince has claimed. The 72-year-old Prince of Bavaria, Luitpold Rupprecht ...

Don't look now, but Oktoberfest is upon us. Pictured: A visitor reached for of the one of the first mugs of beer after the tapping of the first barrel during the opening ceremony for the 180th Munich ...