Watch the full episode: Of Europe's many great festivals, one of the wildest is Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. Oktoberfest lasts for two weeks, from late September into the first few days of October. Filling a huge fairground, under a dramatic statue representing Bavaria, locals set up about 16 huge tents that can each seat several thousand beer drinkers. More information about travel to Germany: #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #oktoberfest Visit for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: • European Tours: • Guidebooks: • Travel Gear: • Travel Classes: • Rick Steves Audio Europe App: Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.
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