The festival originated on October 12, 1810, in celebration of the marriage of the crown prince of Bavaria.

Locally, it is called d'Wiesn, after the colloquial name for the fairgrounds, Theresienwiese.

Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture.

O’Zapft is! meaning “It is tapped!” Oktoberfest cannot officially begin until he has.

The leftover beer in your glass - never pour what’s left of your old beer into a new beer!

The nearest bathrooms.

7.2 million, a new Oktoberfest record!

115,600 glasses were confiscated by security from people attempting to take home a souvenir.

6.5 million litres

3,250 itemswere turned in to the lost and found (which included 640 wallets, 580 items of clothing, 520 ID cards, 400 smartphones, 380 bank cards, 200 keys, 310 pairs of glasses, 120 bags, 40 umbrellas and 60 pieces of jewellery)