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My Oktoberfest replacement program

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Fancy Oktoberfest? There's a solution for that in 2021, too!

Virtual Oktoberfest Stroll – a digital Wiesn Stroll – Saturday, 25 September 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

Stroll through Oktoberfest on an online tour? Sounds weird? But it works anyway! Of course, there's no substitute for a real Oktoberfest visit, but my online tour, with short films and plenty of atmospheric images, will at least try to get you into the festival spirit a little and sneak in a few Oktoberfest tidbits along the way. You'll definitely be able to score points with this next year's stroll through the festival grounds! In advance, I also conducted several interviews with Oktoberfest experts, including not only customs specialists and Oktoberfest bandmasters, but also seasoned Oktoberfest veterans like Manfred Schauer, who has been a real crowd-puller for many years as a "Schichtl" (Stratified Man). I'm sure you'll be just as amazed as I am by one or two secrets, which I'm happy to share with you. You can also test your Oktoberfest knowledge, and perhaps you'll come up with the answers to my surveys more quickly if you have the right drink ready!
How does it work? You can register by simply sending me an email. You'll then receive a Zoom link to join the virtual event. The tour costs €15 per link, regardless of how many people are watching. So it's a great opportunity to invite your usual Oktoberfest tent companions to your home.

Would you rather know exactly?

Together with Munich Tourism, my colleague Birgit Stempfle and I are offering eight virtual Oktoberfest tours, each dedicated to a specific topic. What makes them special? A Wiesn expert will be present live during the Zoom meeting and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

The exciting program looks like this:

Thursday, September 16, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
“It’s building up!” Virtual Oktoberfest tour with event director Andre Listing, City of Munich, Department of Labor and Economic Affairs

Saturday, September 18, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
“It’s tapped!” Virtual Oktoberfest tour with Christian Schottenhamel, spokesman for the Munich Wiesnwirte

Sunday, September 19, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Munich customs at the traditional costume and riflemen's parade. Virtual Oktoberfest tour with Manfred Newrzella, Managing Director of Festring München eV

Wednesday, September 22nd, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
“Get in, come along!” Virtual Oktoberfest tour with Sebastian Willenborg, junior manager of the Wiesn Ferris Wheel

Saturday, September 25, 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
“The Oktoberfest Chef.” Virtual Oktoberfest brunch with Clemens Baumgärtner, Minister for Labor and Economic Affairs

Sunday, September 26, 12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
“This is where the music plays!” Virtual musical brunch with Wiesnkapellmeister Andreas Stauber

Wednesday, September 29, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
“Let's go at Schichtl” Virtual Oktoberfest tour with showman Manfred Schauer

Sunday, October 3, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
“Tattoo.” Virtual Oktoberfest tour with Peter Inselkammer, spokesman for the Munich Wiesnwirte

All information about the process and registration can be found on the website of Munich Tourism.

Virtual isn't for you and you'd rather stroll across the Theresienwiese and take a closer look at the surrounding area?

Then just come along to my Walk “From St. Paul up to the Schwanthalerhöhe”!

It will be available on 1 October at 2 pm at the VHS Erdweg. Register directly via the adult education center's website.

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