OKTOBERFEST explained by a Munich Native! Everything you need to know!

OKTOBERFEST explained by a Munich Native! Everything you need to know! | Feli from Germany

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Today would have been the last day of Oktoberfest (Wiesn) in Munich - if it hadn't been canceled. But I was still there in my mind and as a Munich native who grew up going to Oktoberfest every year, I wanted to share some Oktoberfest knowledge with you guys! :) So here is everything you need to know about it - background information, insider knowledge, and an Oktoberfest Guide with hands-on tips and DOs and DON'Ts for those of you who plan on visiting Oktoberfest next year (or sometime in the future) because in 349 days, the mayor of Munich will hopefully say "O'zapft is!" again and open the fifth season of the year.
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0:00 Intro
2:28 Basic Facts & Background
6:14 Myths
8:30 Oktoberfest Guide | Dos&Don'ts
19:34 Numbers & Statistics
20:51 Prost!
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ABOUT ME: Hallo, Servus, and welcome to my channel! My name is Felicia (Feli), I'm 26, and I'm a German living in the USA! I was born and raised in Munich, Germany but have been living in Cincinnati, Ohio off and on since 2016. I first came here for an exchange semester during my undergrad at LMU Munich, then I returned for an internship, and then I got my master's degree in Cincinnati. I was lucky enough to win the Green Card lottery and have been a permanent resident since 2019! In my videos, I talk about cultural differences between America and Germany, things I like and dislike about living here, and other experiences that I have made during my time in the States. Let me know what YOU would like to hear about in the comments below. DANKE :)
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@FelifromGermany 3 жыл бұрын

*Check out my other videos about Oktoberfest and Dirndl & Lederhosen here:* ▸kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mNhmbNR-lZm3gYk.html ▸kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bayfh7KSvd7Dc40.html▸kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fZpilrGZrNCmYqs.html What did you think about the information I shared on Oktoberfest? What surprised you? Have you been to the Munich Oktoberfest before or do you plan on going in the future? Let me know in the comments below! *edit: Yes, I pronounced bow wrong. I know how to pronounce it but sometimes while recording I say world's weirdly and don't notice until I edit it. I do know how to pronounce it though :)

@erict7840 3 жыл бұрын

The video was great, while I have been ro Oktoberfest when I was a child as my dad was stationed at Augsburg, I would love to go back as an adult and really enjoy it 🍺🍺🍺🍺😃😃😃

@Tyler-es 3 жыл бұрын

This is great, thanks Felicia!

@briansimson933 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, attended in 2004

@rockyracoon3233 3 жыл бұрын

Sehr gut video!

@SaltyTubers 3 жыл бұрын

AMAZING! I wonder in the next month or so could you cover the Christmas Markets? Or have you and I missed it?

@guydavies3035 3 жыл бұрын

One of my best life experiences was to visit the Oktoberfest with a girlfriend from Munich. Being a Scotsman, I went in my own traditional clothing (kilt). I was unable to buy my own beer for at least 3 days, as the people were all so friendly to me, and they all bought me beer! Of course, they all wanted to know if I was really wearing (or perhaps not wearing) my clothing properly!! It is wonderful to experience one another’s cultures and I am certain we would have much fewer issues if people were more willing to travel and enjoy different cultures.

@guydavies3035 3 жыл бұрын

Kimball Scarr at the time I was madly in love with the German girl, sadly, she wasn’t quite so madly in live with me!! I went on to marry an English girl, and 37 years later, still married to the same girl, so I think she is “the one” for me. But having said that, I have always had close German friends, and even set up my first business here in South Africa in partnership with a German company. I lived and worked for some time in the former East Germany, both before and just after the wall came down. As I am now an immigrant to South Africa, even after 25 years I don’t think of myself as South African, but rather I am still European. Sadly, I no longer consider myself British (after the nasty things said during Brexit), so I am a European Scotsman living in South Africa.

@xar1234 3 жыл бұрын

Wearing a kilt as a Scot is way better than wearing a Lederhosen!

@kimballscarr 3 жыл бұрын

@@xar1234 Sweaty balls is the difference!

@jhdix6731 3 жыл бұрын

You'll have to make some small amendmends on the "traditional" part, as the knife would not be allowed, but apart from that, tartans are always welcome.

@xar1234 3 жыл бұрын

JH Dix Ledrhosen also hat a Pocket for a knife

@toothpastehombre 3 жыл бұрын

The amount of info in this video is Masterclass level! Spoken like a weathered veteran, I love it

@rlpoloplaya67 3 жыл бұрын

@Benjamin Comen Looks like you should really invest in some spelling lessons. While you're at it, you'd better invest in grammar and punctuation too, because yours is absolutely horrific.

@wonderfalg 3 жыл бұрын

@RUN GUYS The pandemic told you nothing. Corona killed the flu. Without PCR testing noone would even have noticed a flu killing virus.

@Andrew-cu9lf 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I spent two weeks in Bavaria for my honeymoon in 1999 - best two weeks of my life! I didn't speak any German and my wife's family spoke little to no English, so I didn't ask questions and did what I was told. The night before Oktoberfest opening day my wife told me that we were going to get up very early for the Oktoberfest opening. I didn't understand why. Turns out, my wife's mother's boyfriend worked at the Augustiner brewery. He brought us to the brewery, which was closed obviously, and started giving us a private tour. He was opening doors, flicking on lights, and telling us all about the brewery operations and the increase for Oktoberfest. My wife interpreted. It was unbelievable! Then we went outside, he said something to my wife as he pointed to a door on the second floor of one of the buildings, said goodbye and left! I was like, "What the heck is going on?" My wife said that we needed to go up the exterior staircase to that door and go in. Again, I was thinking "What's going on here? We are on private property. We don 't belong here." We went up the stairs, opened the door and stepped into the employee break room. It was packed with Augustiner brewery employees getting ready for the opening parade. They were eating wurst and pretzels and of course drinking beer. We sat ourselves down at one of the tables. There was loud German being spoken all around me. I didn't understand anything. All I kept thinking about was that we were going to get in trouble. Beautiful young ladies were coming in and out of another door. They were changing into their dirndls. Sometimes they would come out and ask a friend to help them tie up or something. They would pass their mass between them and drink. My wife said, "Let's get some food." I was like, "No way." But we did. And there we were, eating pretzels and wurst and drinking beer at 7 in the morning with the rest of the Augustiner employees. Half a mass later I was as cool as a cucumber and having the time of my life. Only in Bavaria!

@bernieee12 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that! Sounds like a great time

@mariorizkallah5383 9 ай бұрын

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@PrimoTheo 9 ай бұрын

@@mariorizkallah5383 Putin terrorist troll

@toxic_narcissist 8 ай бұрын

@@mariorizkallah5383nice try moron

@amookable 2 жыл бұрын

"We don't want you to end up at the ambulance tent or the puke hill . . . " I feel like this part of your talk should be played on a loop at every US festival I've ever attended. Well done.

@stevenbi7495 3 жыл бұрын

Beer companies should give Feli sponsorship for this

@jalabi99 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you talked about how drindls and lederhosen aren't "costumes" but are authentic traditional clothing from Bavarian culture. Such a good video. One day I hope to visit Munich for Oktoberfest!

@ThomasGeist 3 жыл бұрын

50+ year Wiesn-veteran here (now living in the US as well), I want to add a few things: 1. The local term "Wiesn" is the Bavarian form of "Wiese" - meadow and it comes from the place the Oktoberfest is set up at, the Theresienwiese (Theresie's Meadow) as Felicia mentioned. And - well done Felicia: no apostrophe. Wiesn, not Wies'n. 2. The Oktoberfest used to be completely in October until the end of the 19th century. To benefit from the nice late summer weather, it's been moved to start in September. 3. The chicken dance actually used to be a thing at the Oktoberfest ... back when I was a kid. 4. Only breweries based in Munich are permitted to run the beer tents. 5. The breweries start brewing for the Oktoberfest months before it even starts. 6. Don't mess with the waitresses. They can carry up to around 12 full 1 liter beer mugs (google for photos!) and they will eat you for lunch if you cause trouble. 7. Do NOT steal the beer mugs. It's illegal! 8. Up until maybe 30 years ago the 1 liter mugs had a short line about 1 inch below the edge to mark the volume. It became a tradition to fill the mugs pretty fast, creating a lot of foam which resulted in less beer in the mug, making the beer tents a ton of money. Eventually a new mug was created with a notch all around the mug and about 2 ½ inches below the top. This way even a larger amount of foam would still result in one liter of beer. In addition a law was passed that mugs must be topped off if they aren't filled correctly. It still happens however, making the breweries around 5.7 million Euros per year. And finally here's a "secret" tip from a local: go for lunch on a sunny day during the week and sit outside one of the beer tents (they all have little beer gardens). Amazing! Fun fact: when I was little it was even more important to set up a meeting point, because back then there were no cell phones ... ;)

@Ravishrex1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you .

@AllRequired 3 жыл бұрын

No one with a single working brain cell is going to dare go after anyone carrying a dozen fully loaded mugs at once. They might wind up wearing some of it.

@leyuqiu4339 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. No.7 of taking a mug as souvenir is really an interesting idea!

@billgracey6369 3 жыл бұрын

Ja, dass ist Selbstverstaendlich!

@frauleinbird 3 жыл бұрын

If you ever visit Erlangen's Bergkirchweih, you'll have to pretend it's ye olden days: there's literally no cell reception once you get near the Bierkeller (meaning literal holes in the sandstone hills filled to the brim with beer). Finding anyone there is pure dumb luck, or you have a very Berch-specific set of skills mostly mastered by those who grew up there.

@passatboi 3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact, Kitchener, Ontario used to be Berlin, Ontario due to its German heritage. It was actually a bilingual German-English city in the 1800s. However, the name was changed in the early 20th century due to anti-German sentiment (just like the British Royal family changed its name from Saxe-Coburg and Gotha to Windsor, etc.)

@estellemelodimitchell8259 3 жыл бұрын

Felicia’s language skills are really impressive. She’s effectively bilingual.

@thunderhammer593 2 жыл бұрын

Why is bilingualism so overhyped....I speak 4 languages extremely fluently...I know many who speak more...

@averageinternetchad1652 2 жыл бұрын

@@thunderhammer593 Would you like a medal?

@sternenschaukler5444 2 жыл бұрын

@@thunderhammer593 so true.. Most Europeans speak AT LEAST 2 languages. It is much more uncommon to be completely monolingual here. (I speak 4 languages too)

@samfontaine5203 3 жыл бұрын

A couple of points. 1. implied but not specifically mentioned is that you must be seated to get a beer. Thus the importance of finding seats. 2. If planning to visit as a tourist, make sure to book lodging well in advance. Hotels fill up quickly and are expensive during the Oktoberfest season.

@Amy-abc 3 жыл бұрын

Sam Fontaine Right, I thought for sure she’d mention hotels! It gets crazy, so hard to find a place to stay at that time of year. And super high pricing.

@billgracey6369 3 жыл бұрын

Stay in Regensburg and take DB down its only about an hour.

@dchunter100 2 жыл бұрын

So true, I went in 2000, day trip from Mannheim. Didn’t know anything and waited till evening to head to a tent, couldn’t get in the front. We saw some people paying a guy at a back entrance to get in so we did that but once inside realized there were no seats and therefore we couldn’t get served a beer, ended up in the beer garden. Still a great day!

@Koza6969 10 ай бұрын

I saw that in a couple of tents i can reserve seat online. Is that valid? Because if its, then no stress.

@samfontaine5203 10 ай бұрын

I don't know where these would be. Can you give a specific example? Otherwise the best strategy (in my experience) is to go during a weekday afternoon. Many tables are reserved (with signs on the table) but the time indicated would be 5 or 6 pm. You can sit there until the reservation starts and maybe a little bit longer. Talk to the organizer when he/she arrives. Most of these reservations are by large Munich companies to entertain employees, customers, suppliers. Afterward, wander around and see if there are some open spots at other tables.

@racallan 3 жыл бұрын

As a fellow bavarian I can reassure you guys that all this Information in this video is true and helpful 😉 Good job!

@denniscampbell9480 3 жыл бұрын

I am from Blumenau and our Oktoberfest starts when Munich finished it. The first beer barrel opened is from Germany as we are sister. We do same traditions. Blumenau has the largest Oktoberfest outside Munich. Blumenau Brasil 🇧🇷🍻🍻

@Driparra Жыл бұрын

Leider ist die Oktoberfest in Blumenau fürchterlich, meine Meinung nach. Und ja, ich war schon 20 mal auf die Wiesn.

@r4Ynethics Жыл бұрын

Dafür ist der deutsche Karneval fürchterlich, aber wer kann schon zu jedem Event die halbe Welt überqueren. 😅

@jesselin1665 3 жыл бұрын

There’s a German bar in my hometown and I’ve been pronouncing all of the German beer brands wrong my whole life. Thank you!

@jaredticer6255 3 жыл бұрын

I love how she has a German accent mixed with an American one. Such a cool accent.

@sabbet 3 жыл бұрын

yes, that pronunciation of ev-en-ing was pretty fantastic. that’s a compliment, dear video author, not constructive crit...so don’t change!

@adrianchandler7853 2 жыл бұрын

@Sean Rooney not every compliment is simping

@ruibento9840 Жыл бұрын

My kind of girl that joins me for a drink

@edhutchinson4247 3 жыл бұрын

It’s always Oktoberfest in my house.

@julianwaugh8221 Жыл бұрын

And karnival?

@914Rocky 3 жыл бұрын

I love your channel, your enthusiasm, and the way you pronounce words in German-the right way. I have never in my lore thought that I always mispronounce Lowenbrau but I totally did. And I love the way it actually sounds. You rock!

@michaeldavy1586 3 жыл бұрын

I played in a rock band when in Army in Germany,we played in a beer tent.Such a fun time

@scottmcgahey6820 3 жыл бұрын

We have a Oktoberfest here in south Australia due to the German heritage of the population in Hahndorf and surrounding regions.🇦🇺🇩🇪👍

@aussie870 3 жыл бұрын

@Nate O'Brien no u

@negativeindustrial 3 жыл бұрын

Same here in Texas.

@karaokeitaliano 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of your best videos just because of the light (and the pride) in your eyes while talking about your city and the best way to enjoy the Oktoberfest. Very informative, as a matter of fact I'll be joining this year for the first time with some Oktoberfest Italian veterans.

@CarstenBauer 3 жыл бұрын

I went to my first Oktoberfest in 2019. As a German of 1978, moved to Australia in 1983, it was my german duty to experience Oktoberfest. I didn't drink, but I wanted to experience it. It was amazing, and hope to go back one day.

@der.dicke.Michi.1312 Жыл бұрын

Respekt dass du dir das nüchtern gegeben hast😂

@elliebarry6188 3 жыл бұрын

Way back in 1995 Robbie Williams went missing! and he was all over the cover of the magazines. I was visiting northern Germany at the time. It makes me happy to hear that people at Oktoberfest are singing his song.

@christopherb.2658 3 жыл бұрын

Going to Oktoberfest is on my bucket list. My sister and her husband went a couple years ago and had an absolute blast. Nothing but good things to say about it. 😊

@josephlim6854 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I learned a lot from watching your video. Thank you! I went to Oktoberfest once several years ago with friends after we ran the Berlin Marathon. It was AMAZING! Getting inside a beer tent was so hard but overall I simply enjoyed walking around the park and people watching!

@ajh115 3 жыл бұрын

I love this :), for the record this is my first input ever on KZfaq from a Swedish guy.

@madscientist5969 3 жыл бұрын

We went to Oktoberfest / Wiesn every year when we lived in Germany in the 80's. Your video brought back many fantastich memories, danke!

@MarlanaandRalph 3 жыл бұрын

We are Americans currently living in Germany, we were greatly disappointed that Oktoberfest was cancelled due to Corona this year. So I understand the disappointment that you have in not getting to visit your friends and family. We did decide to try and have an Oktoberfest at home this year and cooked some German food, and made a video of it. Would be great to get your opinion of how we did! Side note, now I understand Wiesn!

@rn2cro03 3 жыл бұрын

I went to Oktoberfest in 2006 while stationed at Ramstein Air Base. Afterwards, we watched the group Police play a reunion concert. I loved living in Germany and miss it!

@stefannew7800 3 жыл бұрын

Wow ... don't know how I got here but stuck for two hours with your videos now... interesting stuff even for germans ... well done

@aipaloovik 3 жыл бұрын

Milwaukee, Wisconsin also has a large Oktoberfest held at the nation's largest music festival grounds, Summerfest.

@mervynnel9267 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting. A delight to watch and at the same time very informative.

@nightowl5475 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Felisha, for helping Americans who are interested in learning German culture and learning the language. Your videos are very helpful. 😊

@Nootytube16 3 жыл бұрын

I was stationed in Wiesbaden Germany. I've been to Oktoberfest in Munich twice, and it was amazing.

@Schoshiat 3 жыл бұрын

How did you like Wiesbaden? I live near the city of Wiesbaden

@Nootytube16 3 жыл бұрын

@@Schoshiat i didn't mind it, it was definitely different haha

@davidmizelle4923 3 жыл бұрын

My father-in-law was stationed there as well, so my now wife went to high school there. I had never been to Germany, but we went in 2018 and absolutely loved it. Did Berlin, Munich, and Wiesbaden (went to some of her favorite shops from way back when). Oktoberfest was incredible, met people from all over the World and had the best day out.

@BaseballNBacon 2 жыл бұрын

My father was in the military so I was born in Wiesbaden in 1980! Years later, come to find out my husband's family originated from there as well (he has a VERY German last name so it made sense) and we were both kinda geeked up about that, like it was another sign that we were meant to be together. With that being said, I've alwaysss wanted to go back to Germany, Wiesbaden of course, but also to Munich for Oktoberfest (we moved to Grecia about a year after I was born). Someday we will when we have the funds! Until then, we just drink our homebrewed beer and talk/dream about it. Prost from the Midwest!

@SaltyTubers 3 жыл бұрын

YAY!!! Dreaming of going to Oktoberfest one day!!! Thank you Feli for this! 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

@michaelward7051 9 ай бұрын

Watching today, September 30, 2023....really enjoy this. Amazing presentation with energy, and so enjoyable. Well done and thank you!

@kar4tube 3 жыл бұрын

I've dreamed of going to Oktoberfest in Munich my whole adult life. Thank you for this über fun and super well done primer!

@mattkuhn6634 3 жыл бұрын

Eine wunderschöne Zusammenfassung! I’m an American living in the Saarland, and I went to Oktoberfest in 2019 for opening day. It definitely was crowded, so your advice on going during the week is good advice to take!

@winoodlesnoodles1984 3 жыл бұрын

As an American who has visited Oktoberfest several times, this is a great video! Thank you! In my opinion, grabbing a seat in the beer garden outside is my favorite. I do speak some German and have found everyone incredibly friendly. Despite speaking some German, most Germans speak better English than I speak German and often are happy to get some use out of their English. As such, it is often a coin toss whether I am speaking German or English or even switching between both through out a conversation. I have spent hours talking to 20 somethings, 60 year old women and have even bumped into people from the rural area of Wisconsin where I grew up. The point is, if you open minded, there is typically fun conversation to be had as everyone tends to talk a bit more after a drink or two. In general, I have found that it takes so long to get a refill on beer it is hard to get too drunk, however most of my experience is on the weekend when, as the video points out, things are a bit crowded. If you want to blend in a bit more and not be viewed as just another tourist, here are a couple tips. 1. (as per the video) Don't wear a costume. I have never worn one to Oktoberfest in Munich. 2. Sneakers/Tennies/etc are a dead give away that you are American. I would not wear too nice of a shoe though as it is likely to get stepped on and any number of things spilled on it. 3. Jeans are a tip off that you are an American as well. Wear some pants. As someone who traveled the world a bit, the above tips are great traveling anywhere. Basically, when traveling, if you look like an American tourist you will be treated as one. However, if you don't look like an American tourist, are polite and keep an open mind while traveling, I found people will treat you as a person and not a tourist, which can make things far more interesting and engaging for you and the people you interact with. The only other thing I would recommend, if you can, is plan to spend time in Munich outside of Oktoberfest. It is an interesting city with a rich history and lots to see and do.

@billgracey6369 3 жыл бұрын

wear Birkies with white socks, you'll fit right in!

@billgracey6369 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't wear "Tracht" but I found by wearing hiking clothes, you get a lot of street cred with the Germans, they think you are outdoorsy and athletic, big pluses there!

@QuarterSwede 9 ай бұрын

The amount of people from all of the world singing and having a great time together was my favorite part. It’s really an amazing experience I’ve never had anywhere else.

@richardalexander1036 9 ай бұрын

Going tomorrow!! Awesome advice, thanks!!

@DudeSirMark 3 жыл бұрын

I went to fest in Stuttgart for four years while I lived there. This made me homesick, in a good way! Thank you for that.

@mizhard 3 жыл бұрын

Hallo Felicia! Funfact 12. During the "Italian weekend", some Italian Policemen from Bolzano work in Münich to join German Police, because they speak both Italian and German.

@carlosbanderas4238 Жыл бұрын

Thats because they are probably austrians living in southern Tirol.

@simon8549 Жыл бұрын

It is because South Tyrol is an Austrian part illegally occupied by Italy.

@CreatorInTrng 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Felicia, I've been living in München for 25 years and have had the chance to visit Oktoberfest many times including the parades (I don't think you mentioned them.) And yes, everything you said was spot on - of course, you're from here. However, I think you left out one very effective way to get a seat after the reservation time - hübsches Mädel. I know you know what I am talking about. A young woman(girl) goes to a table and asks if there is room for her and her companion - helps if it's another young woman standing next to her. Ten minutes later the table is swamped with her boyfriend, her friend's boyfriend and the rest of her group. Seen it many times. But heh, it's Oktoberfest!

@carly200 3 жыл бұрын

haha, thats it.... ;-) but then cannot let every foreigner know about all the secrets....

@charleshagman5025 3 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. Most informative and well given.

@melaniecascante6177 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all this information! So glad you shared about oktoberfest music too

@rangersmith4652 3 жыл бұрын

I've enjoyed Oktoberfest in Munchen on two occasions. I had a great time. This year I'm planning to celebrate in my Tennessee home.

@jasontrebilcock6496 3 жыл бұрын

I've been to the Theresienwiese twice. Once when there was nothing there...it was kind of cool to walk around and imagine what the Oktoberfest would be like. Second time, was last year...it's kind of funny...and sad at the same time...l was there a couple of weeks before Oktoberfest and things were well on their way to being set up...and, I was also in Munich the week after Oktoberfest ended. First trip was to catch a couple of concerts at Backstage...and my first FC Bayern match at the Allianz Arena. Second trip was for more time at Backstage. Nice thing about the second trip is that I was able to catch the last day of Volksfest in Stuttgart...which isn't exactly the same, but it was close enough for me. That is, considering the most recent time I had been to the Volksfest was back in 1988. (Yep, that would make me...old.) Uff da.

@rickatreides2043 3 жыл бұрын

This was a great video! Really loved all of the authentic info and tips! Hope you make more like this! Thank you!

@kkoup35 3 жыл бұрын

American here of German descent (both sides of the family). I went to Oktoberfest in the late 90s and had...a...fabulous...time. Everyone is so friendly and happy! I’m from PA and a couple at my table were like ‘We’re American too - from MD!’ and we hugged like we were long lost cousins. There were some Japanese tourists that were there too and the men all wanted to dance with me (I mean, I’m cute but no great beauty)! They had their camcorders out - I must be on 20 different home movies! Everyone laughing, clapping, singing - it’s just the way things ‘should’ be (not ‘us’ versus ‘them’ / we’re all human). If you ever get the chance to go - GO!!! I get a warm, happy feeling every time I think back on it. If you can’t get to Germany check for Oktoberfests in your local area. Again, I’m from PA - there are about 20 different German clubs throughout the state - many of them have Oktoberfests. Best of all they tend to ‘stagger’ their festivals so you can go to ‘this one’ one weekend and then ‘that one’ the next weekend. They all have beer, pretzels, potato cakes, dancing - everything (just on a smaller scale).

@TOXICFALCON 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a German American from Pennsylvania aswell we are definitely one of the most German states in the country. Nice to see a Pennsylvanian in the comments aswell! I’m abit late to this video but still lol

@kkoup35 2 жыл бұрын

@@TOXICFALCON My club’s Oktoberfest (South Central PA) is this weekend. STOKED!!

@k-town873 3 жыл бұрын

To all American viewers: Robbie Williams is a British singer who has been a worldwide superstar in the late 90s und early 2000s, well worldwide except the US.

@sebastiangrembler8982 3 жыл бұрын

Not to be confused with the late actor Robin Williams, god bless his soul.

@dansan 3 жыл бұрын

I had absolutely no idea about this! I mean, come on! Everyone knows who Robbie Williams is o_O no?? Apparently not...

@predjh 3 жыл бұрын

Americans know who he is.

@sebastiangrembler8982 3 жыл бұрын

Klausbärbel Fömm It was Take That 10/10. Well done.

@deniseflygirl 3 жыл бұрын

I am probably one of a few Americans who know who he is. But this is only because I used to work with a lot of Swiss people who told me who he is.

@TheGonz64 3 жыл бұрын

Went to Octoberfest in 2019, stayed on the outside Leonardo Hotel and took the train to the fest September 18-24 excellent hotel great bartender. I was stationed in Germany back in the late 80’s early 90’s, Geoppingen . I tell everyone that’s going to Europe that they have to go to Germany it’s beautiful people are truly friendly easy to get around and centrally located to travel around to other countries either by car or train. Octoberfest is a bucket list must

@knoester7714 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Feli for sharing Octoberfest with us.

@uribove 8 күн бұрын

OMG you mentioning Cowboys und Indianer unlocked a core childhood memory 😱😱😱 Lots of love from Belgium 😊

@mikes.4963 3 жыл бұрын

I had no idea Wiesn in München took place mostly during September. I live just outside of Chicago, Illinois and my town celebrates Oktoberfest in September and I always thought that was strange. Now I know the truth! Thank you so much for your videos Feli! Hopefully someday I'll be able to visit Germany.

@bobcarney3895 2 жыл бұрын

10 times I've ventured to October fest. LOVED everyone of them. Got a little to drunk the first time but lesson learned. The rises are a blast and the food is wunderbar!! When Corona is done..I will go again!! Prost to all!!

@nicolelazotravel 4 ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you for all the great tips! It's great hearing from a local. I can't wait to go this year!

@MauricioLopez-ld5yy Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Great speach and thank you for the great good vibe.

@AlexandreLemos 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I live near Blumenau! Lots of German families in Southern Brazil hence Oktoberfest all the way here! Love from Brazil! 😁

@lockfish6662 3 жыл бұрын

Servus aus München, sehr unterhaltsam!😊🍻 den Rotor hab ich letztes Jahr ausprobiert, kann ich nur empfehlen!

@gophils234 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video and the information. My ancestors are from Germany , actually the Black Forest region. unfortunately my wife does not like to travel overseas but during this very special time of year I celebrate my ancestors and their memory along with Oktoberfest. Obviously it's more than just drinking beer but celebrating our heritage and the wonderful people that came before us that made us who we are today no matter where we are! Happy Oktoberfest everybody wishing you peace health and happiness always!

@lewissanchez9884 9 ай бұрын

Hey Feli! I was stationed in west Germany. Back in June of 1972 to March of 1974! I was in Wilkins barracks in kornwestheim. It's about 5 miles from Stuttgart! I enjoyed it complete! Luv your videos.!

@dawyea 3 жыл бұрын

As a Portuguese speaker, I always interpret her greeting at the beginning of the videos as "Hello, servants!"

@janpietraszewski759 3 жыл бұрын

She says 'servus' which is the Bavarian greeting - it's 'at your service' or 'you (humble) servant *bows*'

@ww07ff 3 жыл бұрын

Servus vs Ciao: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kKejgbJqyr6wl4E.html

@pliedtka 3 жыл бұрын

Servus is also used in Hungary, Poland. Same as 'Hi, how are you'

@chalphon4907 3 жыл бұрын

@@janpietraszewski759 thank you for clearing that up

@tubekulose 3 жыл бұрын

She says "servus", and your inierpretation is not that erroneous. "Servus" is the Latin term for "slave". To greet someone with this salutation kinda means "at your service" or "(I'm) your servant".

@wb33 2 жыл бұрын

As with many others, this was a great video!! I have been watching your videos for nearly 3 years and love how really professional you have become. The quality is super, but the best part is that you have retained the enthusiasm and joie de vivre that you project with every video.

@FelifromGermany 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@LaughsLoudest 3 жыл бұрын

I’m American & have always longed to visit Octoberfest - What a great culture Germany is so Amazing. It’s on my bucket list- Covid will loose 😎🤙🏻

@rustyme1122 3 жыл бұрын

I went in 2019 and had a blast. A bucket list item for sure. The parade that kicks off opening day is a must do.

@tcartwright01 3 жыл бұрын

I’m from Bellbrook just outside of Dayton now in Portland. You have an amazing screen presence. You are beautiful, have a great speaking voice and present yourself well. Thanks for the Octoberfest tips. I love your videos! Perhaps you should be in television or the 🎥 movies 😀!

@henriquelaydner4080 3 жыл бұрын

You’ve got Blumenau totally right. The two most southern states in Brazil have a huge German cultural heritage. You’d certainly find much more in common with Germany here than you can find anywhere in USA. Both my family names are German, Kern Laydner, the latter being originally Leidner, but having been influenced by Spanish spelling due to my ancestors living close to Argentina.

@HansMaurer. 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, a residential area in Munich (in the west of the city) is also called Blumenau.

@rafaelpawliczek7881 3 жыл бұрын

A village with that same name exists in Germany around Hannover. The pronunciation is on point.

@aldozilli1293 3 жыл бұрын

Are you descendants of the Nazi's who escaped after WW2? I hear there's a lot in S. America.

@ryancampbell1252 3 жыл бұрын

@@aldozilli1293 a lot of Europeans immigrated in the 1860s and 70s, most from Germany, but there were other in the 1920s and 30s. I only met one woman when I lived in the area who was a descendant of an NS general.

@jpvuelma 2 жыл бұрын

@@ryancampbell1252 Most from Germany? Lots of Italians came to South America in the same years

@romain793 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Wunderbare video, wie immer, danke Felicia! Ich hatte die Chance auf das münchner Oktoberfest zu gehen in 2012 und das war wahnsinnig, ein tolles experiment! Mach weiter, ich folge dein Channel und grüssen aus Nord-Ost Frankreich!

@encyclopediapierciana6815 Жыл бұрын

Hi Feli! good to know you're trying to let people know more about your home town! I teach an art history course (Berkeley, CA) and we're "doing" the Weimar period. I'm putting your video at the top of the playlist for our last class- so that they'll know German people ALSO have a sense of humor! Thanks- if I'm in Cincinnati, I will stop by!

@Hive__ 3 жыл бұрын

As a Bavarian I will never be able to adjust to the english pronounciation "Pretzels"

@lovelyisabelle2028 3 жыл бұрын

or even Brezel like they pronounce it in the northern regions 🤭🧐 - it's BREZE (pl. zwei Brezn)! :P

@hypnoliebecoaching8296 3 жыл бұрын

Des hoast hoid „Bretz‘n“! 😛

@dieSpinnt 3 жыл бұрын

@@hypnoliebecoaching8296 The apostrophe ... Even some companies and the EU spell this wrong:) "no citation link here, because lovely KZfaq censors it ... Wiktionary AND Süddeutsche Zeitung" See Wiktionary, Brezen and from there cite-note 3. "Dass die EU einem "Deppen-Apostroph" ihren Segen erteilt hätte, fand mancher CSU'ler in etwa so verträglich wie den labrbrigen Teig US-amerikanischer Brezn-Imitate. Protestnoten wurden gleichwohl nicht verfasst, lediglich etwas Trotz wurde zu Protokoll gegeben. "Die bayerische Breze erkennt man am Geschmack und nicht an der Schreibweise", sagte der Vorsitzende der CSU-Europagruppe, Manfred Ferber." BTW: This is try number 17 to comment on this.

@philippk.0658 3 жыл бұрын

Und außerdem: heißt es in München (also das Original) nicht eigentlich Wiesn? Oktoberfest sind doch eigentlich die "fakes" irgendwo anders oder??

@Hive__ 3 жыл бұрын

@@philippk.0658 Man sagt mittlerweile beides. Komme zumindest aus der Nachbarstadt. Es ist aber eigentlich die Wiesn, ja

@troyrodrigue6172 3 жыл бұрын

I found the Cannstatter Volksfest in Stuttgart more family-friendly. And the best part is for the past 23 years I can walk to it.

@taliz1055 3 жыл бұрын

It used to be but it gets worse every year. Lots of tourists and drunk people everywhere. To me it has lost its charme.

@pauloneill7613 2 жыл бұрын

My 1st visit to the Volksfest was in 1969 while I was stationed in Stuttgart and my whole family (wife & 3 kids 7,6,&4) went and had a blast. Went back in 2000 for the Passion Play. My three years in Germany were the best of my 20 year's (1961 - 1981) spent in the USAF.

@Amarth13 3 жыл бұрын

This is on my bucket list of things to eventually do. I've been wanting to go to this for years.

@petroliatank 3 жыл бұрын

Thx for the information , its on the bucket list!

@philsaunter1956 3 жыл бұрын

Before visiting Oktoberfest make sure to google the term "Fremdscham".

@Bobcat665 3 жыл бұрын

In English, that's called "cringe". 😛

@CamaroMann 3 жыл бұрын

@@Bobcat665 Welchem Wörterbuch hast Du denn diese Übersetzung entnommen? Suaheli↔Urdu?

@jameslong3178 3 жыл бұрын

That's how I feel about current American politics!!

@stefaniegrunfelder5213 3 жыл бұрын

Cringe is not fremdschämen.

@TomPauls007 3 жыл бұрын

Having lived in Deutschland and having family roots there, I find these videos fascinating. When there, my first phrase learned was “langsamer, Bitte”! (Slower, pls). You have great diction auf Deutsch. I would love some German lesson videos by you, as you are so clear. Most Germans mumble the consonants and blur those huge concatenated words

@romelnegut2005 3 жыл бұрын

Felicia, thank you for sharing this! It was very interesting and helpful even though I'll never go there.

@bernieee12 Жыл бұрын

I’m going this year and I can’t wait

@chadmeirose 3 жыл бұрын

We learned #3 the hard way, Dumb thing is I had read that in a a book and forgot to mention it to my wife. When looking for your wife who's dressed like everybody else you can be less than a 100M apart and not be able to find each other. another interesting thing is the bierleichen being carted around all covered up (we were near the Ambulance tent apparently. Went in '16 when #'s were down due to Stabbings in months prior, had a blast, Severely miss it, went back to Müchen in Feb of '19 we love that City (and Germany as well) I've been trying to learn German for a couple of years here and there (It's how I found your channel), Hearing you talk about Angels by Robbie Williams took me back to d'wiesn and makes me want to visit again so much more (were planning on 2023.) Thanks for the wondaful content as always Feli!

@California92122 3 жыл бұрын

Yay, thank you for this post. You are such a brilliant representative for Oktoberfest, and I am keeping my fingers crossed you will be able to attend next year! My Dad took me when I was 14. We followed your advice, went early, took the subway, but then he made a rookie mistake and ordered "half a mass" because he figured an entire liter would be way too much. The waitress looked at him in disbelief (definitely rolled her eyes on the inside) and went "es gibt koa holbe". Hahahaha. We had a good time. Because I was so young he made us leave way to early. The next day there was a report in the newspaper that a drunk person thought it'd be a good idea to crawl into a garbage container to sleep it off. Fortunately the Müllabfuhr guys detected the passed out person just in time, otherwise they would have literally been disposed of.

@britt6612 Жыл бұрын

I loved my time in Heilbronn as a child. So much fun at all the beer fests and volksmarches! It was in the 80's and that's where I learned the duck dance.. all the food and music and fun. Such good memories!!

@irwantyong52 2 жыл бұрын

I love your voices and how you explains to us so detail.... Cheers🍻

@SicSeb 3 жыл бұрын

My German grandparents got me mini Lederhosen when I was a little Seb. Great memories

@mega408 3 жыл бұрын

😱my jaw dropped when she said I’ll show you over here

@bobstoner415 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you beautiful, this is excellent. Cant wait to celebrate soon there. Prost!

@cannon29 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Great video. Leaving for Wiesn on Monday!

@amverona 3 жыл бұрын

You pronounced right "Blumenau", is a city funded by german immigrants in south Brazil and is famous here because of Oktoberfest too.

@tinaschafer7780 3 жыл бұрын

Hallo, from Blumenau Munich ;)

@ravenmills-prouduscitizenm9609 3 жыл бұрын

Haha i used to live in trudering

@bumblebee2001 3 жыл бұрын

@Karl Quetzacoatl laber kein scheiß

@hopfer66 3 жыл бұрын

What people don´t know it´s it was created in Blumenau after the big floods in 1983 that destroy also entirely region and was a way to make people cheer again. It impressed everyone from another region in Brazil because just 3 months after these big floods the region was completed rebuild. It differs from the Munich being more Music and beer oriented than a playpark.

@sethmaki1333 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely rocks that Dirndl.

@neilprice6539 3 жыл бұрын

I was stationed in Bamberg and went to Octoberfest in 1985. I hope to visit again in a year or two, your video is very helpful, thank you.

@RichardCawood Жыл бұрын

Such fun to stumble onto your Oktoberfest video. Ah, the power of KZfaq! I’m a Brit who moved to Cincinnati to go to university. After graduation, I taught at UC (CCM) and spent 2 summers teaching at LMU in Munich. I too went through the Green Card process and went in to become a US citizen a few years ago. I am however currently based in Dubai. Enjoy the Fall in Ohio and keep-up the great videos!

@lalalille 3 жыл бұрын

"Prost du Sack!" :-) Danke aus dem schönen Frankenland für das Interessante Video

@geneandelman4857 3 жыл бұрын

The way you describe the crowds reminds me of Walt Disney World.

@michaelb1761 3 жыл бұрын

Except Oktoberfest really is the "happiest place on earth."

@GoodSoulGermany 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelb1761 Meh, depends on the person. 😂

@carly200 3 жыл бұрын

Wiesn, when crowded is much more crowded than WDW....

@geneandelman4857 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelb1761 Agree. You can get a good beer at the German pavilion in EPCOT. I do know it's not the same or as good as Oktoberfest.

@bobsuisse2 3 жыл бұрын

@@geneandelman4857 you have no idea - there is nothing else like the Wiesn in the world ;D just for u: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibKAm9OUxpyUhmg.html

@Virgil6th 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, German girl in America. Great enthusiasm and nice pace in your speed of talking.

@samdesai8504 3 жыл бұрын

I learned a lot from you in regards to Oktoberfest. Keep up the good work.

@alexprado1666 3 жыл бұрын

A quite big portion of South Brazil has German influence. Joinville is one town which has building architecture similar to Germany. There is another city called like "new Hamburg". And some people on a small town called Pomerode still speak some variation of German.

@thejinxedminx 3 жыл бұрын

Aaah, this made me miss oktoberfest so much! I've been in Munich for this amazing festival 6 times, and was so sad when it was cancelled this year (understandable, ofc!). I attended an Oktoberfest-arrangement here in Norway once, its was horrendous! It made me feel sorry for all my fellow Norwegians who never get to experience the real deal in Munich 🤣

@SouthsidePottery Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Thank you! It’s very helpful!

@mikebunner3498 2 жыл бұрын

As always, thank you for sharing... Stay safe and healthy....

@huawafabe 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from rural Bavaria outside of Munich and i've been to the Oktoberfest 2 times, and I... don't like it. On the countryside, we have much more traditional versions of what the Oktoberfest is supposed to be or, it once was. So if you want the full experience, drive 1 or 2 hours outside of Munich, in non-covid years there are Volksfests in every small village. The Munich Oktoberfest is just too internationalised and big, it's more like a theme park than a Volksfest. Also... the beer in the Oktoberfest is just insaaaaaaaanely expensive. On the "normal" Volksfests, you get it for less than half the price. And not just the beer, also the food. So you'll save a lot of money if you just go outside. Oh and the most important point: It's not as overcrowded!

@djgenetic111 3 жыл бұрын

That is exactly my experience. I have been there once, it was my first and last time. It is just a huge crowd, table, beer, food...it takes hours and then you can watch drunk people annoying other people...go to any normal beer garden in Munich, it is cheaper, much nicer, the food is better, and it is more local and original.

@mathieumintz1694 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I plan on going within the next few years so I will definitely have to remember that

@thomasmost6044 3 жыл бұрын

Des Volksfest zeigst ma wo die Mass unter sechs Euro kost, da komm ich vorbei :D

@huawafabe 3 жыл бұрын

@@thomasmost6044 gefühlt die Hälfte

@sebastiangrembler8982 3 жыл бұрын

Whilst I agree with all of you, it’s still worth to visit at least once just for the experience and to tick it off your bucket list.

@cnemesis21 3 жыл бұрын

At 6:11 the midwestern accent WAS strong. “CAANCEELED” I finally understood if English being a Germanic language, her English is so good. Makes sense of the similarities. I didn’t think I could pronounce some of the German words but it literally feels so natural.

@eriknervik9003 3 жыл бұрын

Most white residents of the American Midwest are Germanic, largely German and Norwegian. Those languages have an influence on the Midwest English dialect My own Ancestors are Norwegian, and after being to Norway I understood many of the wierd linguistic mannerisms I have.