Germans are the great fans of various celebrations, holidays, festivals and they know a thing how to organize the most spectacular events. Annually, in every German city passes a lot of holidays, but Munich calendar is especially rich. If you are planning to visit this city during New Year celebrations - note that it worth it! Thousands of lights and colorful fairs, the sounds of crackers and the smoke of fireworks, the hospitality of restaurants and the flamboyant shop windows, boilers, filled to the brim with delicious mulled wine, and outlandish dishes - this is only a small part of what Munich can boast in the New Year. The unusual festive atmosphere, noisy parties and celebrations, ancient traditions and original gifts every year attract travelers here from all over the world. Winter Munich offers its guests an excellent rest not only on New Year's Eve but also before and after it, and leisure can be very diverse: from attending themed concerts of classical music to parties with the participation of the best DJs.
During spring, all the tourists and residents enjoy the Munich Spring Festival or Munchener Fruhlingsfest. The Spring Festival lasts more than two weeks - from the end of April to the beginning of May. The entrance is free, you will have to fork out only for food, beverages, and some entertainment. In June, all the fans and connoisseurs of classical music will gather in Munich to celebrate the glorious Opera Festival. This is a unique event not only in Europe but in the whole world. The main events and performances take place at the National Theater. But the main and most anticipated event in Munich takes place in September - the Octoberfest. This festival has been held in Munich for more than 200 years on the Theresienwiese and annually gathers about 6 million guests. Traditionally Oktoberfest begins on Saturday with the procession of the hosts of tents. Moreover, the opening procession of Octoberfest is just amazing. The next day, on the first Sunday of the holiday, you will enjoy the costumed parade and the Riflemen's Parade. About eight thousand people are dressed up in historical and national costumes, along with orchestras and decorated sleds, pass from the building of the Bavarian Parliament to the meadow of Theresa. What is significant about Octoberfest that only Munich breweries are allowed to participate and this tradition is held already for more than two hundred years.
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