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Lonely PlanetJul 9

A guide to Munich's Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest – the world

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OktoberfestFestivalCelebration featuring parades, fair rides, food, music, and beer.
PaulanerRestaurantWorld-famous brewery.
LöwenbräuRestaurantIm Löwenbräu Bier verbindet sich ursprüngliche Tradition mit dem modernen Bayern.
AugustinerRestaurantEntdecken Sie das älteste und traditionsreichste Brauhaus Münchens.
Hacker-PschorrRestaurantHacker was founded in 1417, nearly a century before the enactment of the Reinheitsgebot beer purity law of 1516.
SpatenbräuRestaurantSince 1922, the brewery has been part of Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu GmbH, which has itself been part of the…
TheresienwieseTrain stationIt covers 42 hectares and is best known as the site of the annual Oktoberfest.
SchwanthalerhöheTrain stationIt is located west of the city center and with a population of about 30,000 on just two square kilometers is one of…
Hofbräu-MünchenBar

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National GeographicJun 28

10 European food festivals you won't want to miss this summer

Whether they’re celebrating sardines, spicy sausage, plums or pickles, these events bring communities together with local food, traditional drinks and rich culinary cultures.

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OktoberfestFestivaltall glasses of Festbier are raised into the Bavarian air
Elsewhere
La TomatinaFestivalBuñol, Spaina sea of crimson tomatoes flow down the streets
Festival da SardinhaFestivalPortimão, Portugalaroma of fish on charcoal rises from the riverside
Sagra della ’NdujaFestivalSpilinga, Italyspiciest traditional festival centered around spreadable sausage
Natural Cider FestivalFestivalGijón, Spaincelebrated by thousands who come together to drink it
Fête du Bleu d’AuvergneFestivalRiom-ès-Montagnes, Francedraws up to 20,000 people to the town
Gentiane ExpressPlaceRiom-ès-Montagnes, Francetourist train weaving through lush valleys and villages
Roštiljijada Barbecue FestivalFestivalLeskovac, Serbiacelebration of Serbian barbecuing renowned in the Balkan region
Dürkheimer WurstmarktFestivalBad Dürkheim, Germanylargest wine festival in the world
The Big BrineFestivalLondon, United Kingdomnew festival for lovers of pickled, brined and fermented foods
Bulgarian Plum FestivalFestivalTroyan, Bulgariaplum festival that takes over the town
EplafestivalFestivalSandur, Faroe Islandscelebrates the humble potato
Mikkeller Beer CelebrationFestivalTórshavn, Faroe Islandstakes place in Tórshavn
ÄppelmarknadenFestivalKivik, Swedenlargest apple market in Sweden

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A guide to Munich's Oktoberfest

10 European food festivals you won't want to miss this summer