Photos show what it's actually like to go to Munich's Oktoberfest, from beer-coated floors to romantic proposals

Rachael DaviesOct 8, 2022, 02:03 IST

In early October, I returned to Munich for the annual celebration of Oktoberfest.Rachael Davies

This year, I traveled to Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, for the third time.
The annual two-week festival dates back to a royal wedding in 1810 and celebrates Bavarian culture.

This year, I went to Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, for the third time.

I've been to Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany three times and plan to return in the future.Rachael Davies

The line into the fairground was long but moved swiftly.Rachael Davies

The festival's Bavarian roots were on full display in and out of the tents.Rachael Davies

Murals covered the tents' interior walls and ceilings.Rachael Davies

I was on my feet the whole day at Oktoberfest.Rachael Davies

The tent floors were coated in a layer of spilled beer, water, and mud.Rachael Davies

Plenty of people were stationed in the less-crowded outer tents.Rachael Davies

Water seeped through the tents' ceilings, so there wasn't much protection from the rain.Rachael Davies

The staff rolled huge trolleys with glasses and plates inside.Rachael Davies

Some tents offered wine and prosecco, and there were also carnival rides.Rachael Davies

Even though Oktoberfest is all about beer, visitors shouldn't overlook the food.Rachael Davies

A couple got engaged at Oktoberfest, and the entire crowd erupted in applause.Rachael Davies

The train back to Munich from Oktoberfest was crowded with festival-goers.Rachael Davies