/ / / /

Breaking Economic News: Oktoberfest Devastation in Munich

Where: Munich, Germany
September 15, 2008 at 9:00 AM | by | Comment (1)

Tragic news out of Germany: When Munich's fabulously beer-laden Oktoberfest kicks off on September 20, the beer will cost 5 percent more than last year.

Due to higher production costs, apparently, the average price of a stein of brew will set you back €8.13 (US$11.50), which is pretty expensive compared to many parts of the world.

But it's Oktoberfest, so you're paying for the atmosphere and those large-biceped women carrying a hundred steins as well. Scrape together your €8.13 and get to Munich quick--remember that once October comes around, Oktoberfest is all but over.

Related Stories:
· Beer Prices Go Up for Oktoberfest [The Age]
· Bring on the Beer, Oktoberfest's Here! [Jaunted]
· It's September, It Must Be Oktoberfest! [Jaunted]

[Photo: .myke]

Comment (1)

Post a Comment

Return to » Breaking Economic News: Oktoberfest Devastation in Munich


Price rises at Oktoberfest - bring it on

Great news - anything that discourages all those 20-stone leather-clad men from drinking so much has to be a good thing...

Oktoberfest is the only place I've been to where the public toilets contain not just a toilet and a sink but a special bowl for being sick into. Rank.

If you go, good luck, and please don't send any photos.

femmefatale on September 16, 2008 at 2:27 AM #Permalink

Return to » Breaking Economic News: Oktoberfest Devastation in Munich

Join the conversation!

Not a member? .
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy (Revised 08/01/2011). © Condé Nast Digital. All rights reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast Digital.
Ad Choices