History

Crown Prince Ludwig, later to become King Ludwig I, was married to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen on 12th October 1810.

Information about the orgin of Oktoberfest.

The history of the Oktoberfest, from its birth in 1810 to the present, the changes and the tradition have remained unchanged over time.

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On this day in History, The origin of Oktoberfest on Oct 12, 1810. Learn more about what happened today on History.

Ah, Oktoberfest. The largest and most recognized festival that celebrates our favorite beverage: Beer.

Oct. 12, 1810: Oktoberfest is held for the first time

Oktoberfest began on October 12, 1810 with the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig, who later became King Ludwig I. His marriage to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen was celebrated in Bavaria. On October 17, five days after the marriage, a large fest was held in front of the Sendlinger Tor, one of the gates leading to Munich.

Only in 2010 for the 200th anniversary a historical Oktoberfest is held

Brief history of Oktoberfest in Germany, number of visitors, beers served, first and original, how it started, and origins of the historic German festival.

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A royal wedding celebration in Bavaria in 1810 evolved into one of the largest folk festivals in the world. This is the story of Oktoberfest.

The Munich Oktoberfest has a history that dates back to 1810. Read here the Oktoberfest history and see why you should book a hotel, a tour, a flight to enjoy Munich's famous beerfest festival, the Oktoberfest

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The history of how a horse race became the largest festival in the world.

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Here’s our guide to the history of Oktoberfest where you can learn about King Ludwig of Bavaria and the start in 1810 of the Oktoberfest celebration we love today.

An illustrated guide to Oktoberfest History. From Destination Munich, the best source for Oktoberfest info on the web.