This is the first Frühlingsfest we have attended since we have been here in Munich. We had a great time with friends on a perfect Spring day. I bought a new dirndl. The Hub wore his Lederhosen. We drank a lot of beer....but didn't go on any rides.
I found the 'fest to be more relaxed than it's big brother Oktoberfest. It is held at the Wiesen, the same place, but it only has 2 proper tents (that I noticed) and the tent that we were in, Hippodrom, was about half the size of the one we were in last fall. This time, there were no balconies and not many out of towners. More of a fest for the locals, it would seem. In fact, I almost felt like a local!
Walking to our Ubahn station, The Hub commented that he was feeling a bit self-conscious in his lederhosen...until we walked by several people who didn't even seem to notice our Tracht. I commented to him that we were in probably the only city in the world where he didn't have to feel out of place dressed like that...and after meeting up with others, many dressed in dirndls and lederhosen on their way to the Wiesen, I think that he felt right at home.
We are certainly not locals yet...but we do love living here and like to be a part of the goings on. Munich has become our home. I do think we'll be back for more Frühlingsfest next season!
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| This place serves beer and spins! |
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| Some of the crowd/events at Frühlingsfest |
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| The Hippodrom Tent at Frühlingsfestt-a pared down version from Oktoberfest |
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| We could see the ferris wheel outside the tent window from our table | |
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| Special Frühlingsfest Mass and a pretzel, of course! |
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| Prost! |
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| From our appetizer platter-a bacon fat spread with dried onions. Don't judge! |
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| The main course platter-look at all of those knudels! |
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| The dessert platter... |
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| When we exited the tent, it was dark, so we walked around a bit |
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| Flying is fun for young and old.... |
