Oktoberfest Insider Guide [Paperback]

Sabine Kafer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2005

The Munich Oktoberfest is one of the largest and best-known public festivals in the world. Each year 6 million visitors attend, drinking more than 5 million liters of beer and consuming hundreds of thousands of sausages. Referred to by the locals as the ?Wiesn?, this extravaganza celebrates its 172nd birthday in 2005. With an event of this scope, it is easy to miss the best parts. That is, unless you have an insider's perspective to point out the must-see?s. This highly personal homage to Oktoberfest helps you make the most of this memorable experience, and contains tips on where to go, what to do, and how to do it. ? An invaluable companion to the biggest party in the world, with a calendar of events, glossary, and many helpful tips ? An insider's guide to all the fun and festivities

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• An invaluable companion to the biggest party in the world, with a calendar of events, glossary, and many helpful tips

• An insider’s guide to all the fun and festivities

About the Author

For fifteen years Sabine Käfer has been a dedicated attendee of Oktoberfest, and also an official hostess of the event. As a former hostess at the "Wiesn" she entertained many well-known partygoers from Franz Beckenbauer to Uschi Glas, Ralf Schumacher to Queen Sylvia from Sweden. Nobody knows the "Wiesn" as well as Sabine Käfer does, and now for the first time she reveals her secret tips.

Sabine Käfer was the host of a 12-part TV reportage on the festivities. This year she will report from the "Wiesn" for Bayerisches Fernsehen [Bavarian Television].

Product Details

• Paperback: 135 pages
• Publisher: Te Neues Publishing Company; Pap/Map edition (August 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3832790640
• ISBN-13: 978-3832790646
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,870,017 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #57 in Books > Travel > Europe > Germany > Munich

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Basic yet comprehensive, November 5, 2006

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This review is from: Oktoberfest Insider Guide (Paperback)

Sabine's guide was a valuable tool for me and my wife as we exerienced our first Oktoberfest in 2006. The pullout map was quite helpful when thumbing through a book wasn't practical.

Each tent is summarized with an insider's perspective (Sabine's husband manages a mid-sized tent). The rides are described and categorized. There are plenty of photos and tips throughout. The left side is written in German and the right side is in English, so the guide serves as a language tool as well.

The only thing missing is a secret password to be allowed entrance to her husband's elite tent. ;-)

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Useful!, January 8, 2008

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Novice Mama "Kate" (St. Paul, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oktoberfest Insider Guide (Paperback)

This book was very helpful to my friends and I when we went to Oktoberfest. It has a great description and picture of each tent. Additionally, it has good maps of Munich and the Theresienwiese; one you can even pull out and take with you on the go! It also includes some useless information, but fun facts nonetheless. There is also a recipe for the Roast Chicken they serve at Oktoberfest. My husband and I made it and it was pretty good!