Beerlicious Oktoberfest 2015

You guessed it right - it's that time of the year again, so PROST to that!

The biggest German party of the year will take place in the bustling city of Munich from 19 September to 4th October. But what is it all about - besides loads of beer and a bunch of happy people?

The famous "Festwiese", as the locals call the Theresienwiese is already blooming with dozens of beer tents to serve the thirsty crowd consisting both of locals and tourists. The building starts already in June and takes three months altogether . Festwiese is accessible and free for everyone to enter so come as you are and join the celebrations.

HIGHLIGHTS OF OKTOBERFEST 2015

Saturday 19th @12pm: Opening Ceremony in "Schottenhamel" Tent, where the Mayor of Munich will open the very first barrel.

Sunday 20th @10am: Traditional parade with traditional, colourful Bavarian and other regional and European countries' costumes with 9000 participants.

Tuesday 22nd: The first "family day" during which all the attractions and rides will be discounted.

Sunday 27th @11am: Traditional concert of the Oktoberfest bands taking place at the statue of Bavaria.

Sunday 4th @12pm and 23:30: Traditional gun salute at noon and the final conclusion of the Oktoberfest before midnight.

And what if and when you get hungry during all the cheering?

Don't you worry - the Germans certainly know how to feed your appetite, too - and nobody should be drinking on an empty stomach!

TRY THESE TO FILL YOUR BELLY BUTTON:

1. The traditional soft pretzels, usually served with sausage and mustard.

2. Weisswurst, (white sausage) tip: don't eat the skin, but instead go local and suck the sausage out of the skin. (and maybe post a pic on Instagram while doing that!)

3. XXL Pork: don't miss this local specialty called Schweinshaxe, which is a real chunky piece of ham in its purest!

4. Steamed noodle, or a bread dumpling (Dampfnudle) Filled with vegetables, cheese and herbs is a yummy treat for all the vegatarians (or anyone!) out there.