The traditional serving of spring strong beer in Munich begins every year after the end of Fasching and lasts about three weeks during Lent. The people of Munich are indebted to the monks for this "spring health cure", who since time immemorial had brewed an especially nourishing beer during Lent to strengthen their bodies weakened by fasting.
Venue: Paulanerkeller on the Nockherberg (Tel 45 99 13 0, Fax 44 70 07 2), Löwenbräukeller (Tel 52 60 21, Fax 52 89 33) and other beer cellars.
Every September: The Oktoberfest
With the traditional call "Ozapft is" (the barrel is broached) the Lord Mayor opens the Oktoberfest at 12 noon. The biggest funfair in the world traditionally takes place at the foot of the Bavaria statue. For over two weeks the visitors will stream onto the Wiesn, where the Oktober always takes place, to try out the new and old fairground amusements and to enjoy beer and food in the beer tents.
Informations: Tourist Office, Tel 23 30 30 0, Fax 23 33 02 33 - e-mail: tourismus@muenchen.btl.de
Every December: The Christmas Market
Munich's traditional Christmas Market takes place on the Marienplatz. A huge Christmas tree decorated with lights towers over the Yuletide magic of the vendors' stalls. Advent music every day at 5.30pm.
Informations: Munich Tourist Office, Tel 23 30 30 0, Fax 23 33 02 33 - e-mail: tourismus@muenchen.btl.de
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