Dominic, I enjoy seeing all the old clips of your videos in this one from the past. I remember some of the faces, and also remember the guy "exxing" a whole Maß at once and had to leave, but then they allowed him back in. I miss seeing you go with your friends (and the lovely girls in their pretty dirndls), but I know times have changed.
Thank you so much! 😊 It’s great to hear that those old clips brought back memories! That guy downing the whole Maß at once was definitely unforgettable-Oktoberfest in full swing! 😂 I miss those times going with friends too, and the fun of seeing everyone dressed up in their best Dirndls and Lederhosen. It’s true, times have changed, but the memories (and those epic Oktoberfest moments) will always stick with us. Thanks for being part of the journey and for all the support over the years! 🍻🧡
My first visit to Oktoberfest was in 2007, and I stayed in Augsburg and took the train to Munich Hbf around 9 a.m. on the middle Sunday of the festival. When we arrived, you didn't need to know how to get to the Wies'n; you just followed the crowd for a kilometer or so like lemmings to the beer. By 10:30 a.m., Sunday, pretty much every seat in every beer tent/hall was taken, and people were already standing on the benches whooping and hollering. It was nuts (but in a good way). In early afternoon, all of the German "Oom-pah" bands gathered on the steps of the Bavaria statue and gave a collective concert for an hour or so. I was surprised at how many carnival rides there were. It had the feel of being at a state or county fair here in the U.S. Instead of trying to muscle my way into a seat in the beer tents, I just found a few food vendors outside on the fairgrounds, and then I walked through the city to a little beer garden set up next to the Frauenkirche. It was much less frantic, and I enjoyed the outdoor seating. The ride back to Augsburg on the train was interesting, with all of the drunks leaving the event, too.
What a classic Oktoberfest experience! 🍻 There’s truly nothing like that energy-following the crowd from the train station, seeing the tents already packed by mid-morning, and everyone standing on benches singing and cheering. And yes, the mix of carnival rides and festival food does make it feel a bit like a state fair, just with a *lot* more beer! 😅 Sounds like you found the perfect balance, though, by exploring a quieter beer garden near the Frauenkirche. Sometimes stepping out of the main hustle and bustle lets you soak in the charm of the city even more. And that train ride back… always an adventure with all the merry festival-goers! Thanks for sharing such a fun memory! 🎉🍺
I must admit I did wonder how the locals felt about foreign visitors wearing lederhosen or dirndls and if they consider it mockery - good to hear that it's fine!
It's absolutely fine! Some of the locals might frown upon cheap costumes but I don't think they should. Let everyone just have fun as long as they're respectful is what I say 😊
The women! They all look so beautiful and traditionally decorated, and now I hear they go “auf Männerjagd”, which shows how far the pendulum has swung (sounds like fun though). I guess another tip might be: don’t go outside and sit on the grassy hill, is that place still disgusting?
For myself, it will be very difficult to drink beer during an afternoon and evening. Is it okay to order Alkohol-ftei Bier or Radler sometimes during the event instead of always drinking beer?
Absolutely, no problem at all! 🍻 Oktoberfest has options for everyone, and it’s totally okay to order **Alkoholfreies Bier** or a **Radler** (beer mixed with lemonade) instead of a full-strength beer. Radlers are especially popular for keeping things light and refreshing, and many people alternate with non-alcoholic options to pace themselves. The main goal is to enjoy the atmosphere, the music, and the company, so feel free to sip what you like best! Prost! 🍋🍺
@@Sirk1966 Knowing a culture from the scripts still is different from knoeing a culture by inheritance. I might be a German, knowing a lot about London, and yet I bet you would prefer a Londoner to guide you through London.
Dominic, I enjoy seeing all the old clips of your videos in this one from the past. I remember some of the faces, and also remember the guy "exxing" a whole Maß at once and had to leave, but then they allowed him back in. I miss seeing you go with your friends (and the lovely girls in their pretty dirndls), but I know times have changed.
Thank you so much! 😊 It’s great to hear that those old clips brought back memories! That guy downing the whole Maß at once was definitely unforgettable-Oktoberfest in full swing! 😂 I miss those times going with friends too, and the fun of seeing everyone dressed up in their best Dirndls and Lederhosen. It’s true, times have changed, but the memories (and those epic Oktoberfest moments) will always stick with us. Thanks for being part of the journey and for all the support over the years! 🍻🧡
@@GetGermanized You are very welcome!
My first visit to Oktoberfest was in 2007, and I stayed in Augsburg and took the train to Munich Hbf around 9 a.m. on the middle Sunday of the festival. When we arrived, you didn't need to know how to get to the Wies'n; you just followed the crowd for a kilometer or so like lemmings to the beer. By 10:30 a.m., Sunday, pretty much every seat in every beer tent/hall was taken, and people were already standing on the benches whooping and hollering. It was nuts (but in a good way).
In early afternoon, all of the German "Oom-pah" bands gathered on the steps of the Bavaria statue and gave a collective concert for an hour or so.
I was surprised at how many carnival rides there were. It had the feel of being at a state or county fair here in the U.S.
Instead of trying to muscle my way into a seat in the beer tents, I just found a few food vendors outside on the fairgrounds, and then I walked through the city to a little beer garden set up next to the Frauenkirche. It was much less frantic, and I enjoyed the outdoor seating. The ride back to Augsburg on the train was interesting, with all of the drunks leaving the event, too.
What a classic Oktoberfest experience! 🍻 There’s truly nothing like that energy-following the crowd from the train station, seeing the tents already packed by mid-morning, and everyone standing on benches singing and cheering. And yes, the mix of carnival rides and festival food does make it feel a bit like a state fair, just with a *lot* more beer! 😅
Sounds like you found the perfect balance, though, by exploring a quieter beer garden near the Frauenkirche. Sometimes stepping out of the main hustle and bustle lets you soak in the charm of the city even more. And that train ride back… always an adventure with all the merry festival-goers! Thanks for sharing such a fun memory! 🎉🍺
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I must admit I did wonder how the locals felt about foreign visitors wearing lederhosen or dirndls and if they consider it mockery - good to hear that it's fine!
It's absolutely fine! Some of the locals might frown upon cheap costumes but I don't think they should. Let everyone just have fun as long as they're respectful is what I say 😊
The women! They all look so beautiful and traditionally decorated, and now I hear they go “auf Männerjagd”, which shows how far the pendulum has swung (sounds like fun though). I guess another tip might be: don’t go outside and sit on the grassy hill, is that place still disgusting?
It unfortunately is, haha.
For myself, it will be very difficult to drink beer during an afternoon and evening. Is it okay to order Alkohol-ftei Bier or Radler sometimes during the event instead of always drinking beer?
yes
Absolutely, no problem at all! 🍻 Oktoberfest has options for everyone, and it’s totally okay to order **Alkoholfreies Bier** or a **Radler** (beer mixed with lemonade) instead of a full-strength beer. Radlers are especially popular for keeping things light and refreshing, and many people alternate with non-alcoholic options to pace themselves. The main goal is to enjoy the atmosphere, the music, and the company, so feel free to sip what you like best! Prost! 🍋🍺
He is not even Bavarian. It´s like an American giving survival tips for Australia after having read an Article in a magzine about Austria.
Oouh sick burn 😂
Preusser 😂
YES he is German, and even if he's not Bavarian, he still knows the culture and it's and out's of the wiesen!
@@Sirk1966 Knowing a culture from the scripts still is different from knoeing a culture by inheritance. I might be a German, knowing a lot about London, and yet I bet you would prefer a Londoner to guide you through London.