Oktoberfest begins in the southern German city of Munich on Saturday, with millions of revellers set to attend the world-renowned beer festival, reported dpa.
Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter is set to open the 190th edition of the festival on the Theresienwiese meadow at midday (1000 GMT).
For 16 days until October 5, participants can join in the festivities at the notorious beer tents, ride the ferris wheels and dress up in dirndls and lederhosen.
The traditional event can draw up to 6 million festivalgoers, with a record 7 million joining the fun in 2023.
The first Oktoberfest weekend of 2025 is set to be held in ideal weather conditions, with temperatures of up to 30 degrees expected on Saturday.
The festival, known locally as the Wiesn, is believed to be the largest of its kind in the world.
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Source: www.dailyfinland.fi
