Oktoberfest 2014

Can't get to the Wies'n this year? Here's everything you need to know about Oktoberfest in Munich - one of the world's largest beer celebrations.

Visitors hold up the first mug of beer after the tapping of the first barrel during the opening ceremony for the 181st Oktoberfest in Munich September 20, 2014, Copyright: REUTERS/Michael Dalder — Image: Reuters/Michael Dalder

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Can't get to the Wies'n this year? Here's everything you need to know about Oktoberfest in Munich - one of the world's largest beer celebrations.

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Oktoberfest officially opens in Munich

This year's Oktoberfest is officially underway. Munich's Mayor Dieter Reiter opened the two-week beer festival with the traditional cry of "O'zapft is!"

Munich's Oktoberfest

This year Oktoberfest celebrates its 181st birthday. It runs from 20 September until 5 October. We take a closer look at this and other Bavarian institutions.

Live report from the Oktoberfest

Our reporter Annabelle Steffes was on location in Munich – these are her experiences from the opening weekend of the Wiesn.

Bavaria's lederhosen tradition

With Bavaria's legendary Oktoberfest about to get underway, DW pays a visit to a family-owned business that's been making the pants for over a century.

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Oktoberfest fashion

Oktoberfest apps you didn't know you needed

The 181st Oktoberfest is just around the corner. These 8 top mobile apps will give you a kick-start!

Germany's glorious beer gardens

Traveling to Germany? Then you really must visit a beer garden. Here are our favorites.

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