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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle

Beer lovers gather for Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest: Oktoberfest 2010 - Day 3
General view of the Theresienwiese on day 3 of the Oktoberfest Photograph: Miguel Villagran/Getty Images
Oktoberfest: Visitors of the Oktoberfest
Visitors crowd into a tent at the Theresienwiese fairground Photograph: Christof Stache/AFP/Getty Images
Oktoberfest: A waitress relaxes in the sun
A waitress relaxes in the sun in front of a beer tent Photograph: Christof Stache/AFP/Getty Images
Oktoberfest: Visitors kiss as they take a break
Visitors kiss as they take a break from the festival Photograph: Christof Stache/AFP/Getty Images
Oktoberfest in Munich: A Bavarian mountain rifleman at the opening ceremony in Munich
A Bavarian mountain rifleman at the opening ceremony of the 'historical wiesn' Photograph: Matthias Schrader/AP
Oktoberfest in Munich: A waitress prepares the tables at the Oktoberfest
A waitress prepares tables Photograph: Karl Josef Hildenbrand/EPA
Oktoberfest in Munich: A traditional brass band takes part in a parade as Oktoberfest kicks off
A traditional brass band takes part in a parade as Oktoberfest kicks off Photograph: Tobias Hase/EPA
Oktoberfest in Munich: Visitors toast with beer mugs during the opening day of the Oktoberfest
Visitors toast with beer-filled steins on the opening day Photograph: Alexandra Beier/Getty Images
Oktoberfest in Munich: Men in traditional costume with long beards attend the traditional parade
Men attend the traditional costume and marksmen parade Photograph: Andreas Gebert/EPA
Oktoberfest in Munich: Visitors ride a fun ride during day two of the Oktoberfest
Visitors on a fun ride during day two of the Oktoberfest Photograph: Miguel Villagran/Getty Images
Oktoberfest in Munich: A waitress carries seven beers as the 2010 Oktoberfest kicks off
A waitress carries seven beers Photograph: Andreas Gebert/EPA
Oktoberfest in Munich: Bavarian riflemen march in traditional costume in the riflemen's procession
Bavarian riflemen take part in a parade Photograph: Matthias Schrader/AP
Oktoberfest in Munich: A drunk couple wearing Oktoberfest 2010 hats during day two
A couple wearing Oktoberfest hats take a break Photograph: Miguel Villagran/Getty Images
Oktoberfest in Munich: Visitors wearing historical dress drink beer and eat during the second day
Visitors wearing historical dress eat and drink in one of the Oktoberfest halls Photograph: Matthias Schrader/AP
Oktoberfest in Munich: Visitors of the Oktoberfest beer festival sit in a chairoplane at the fair
Visitors sit in a chairoplane at the fairground Photograph: Christof Stache/AFP/Getty Images
Oktoberfest in Munich: Girls in traditional Bavarian outfit participate in the riflemen's parade
Girls in traditional Bavarian outfits participate in the riflemen's parade Photograph: Alexandra Beier/Getty Images
Oktoberfest in Munich: Revellers reach out to get a one-litre mug of beer in the Hofbrauhaus tent
Revellers reach for a one-litre stein of beer in the Hofbrauhaus tent Photograph: Thomas Kienzle/AFP/Getty Images
Oktoberfest in Munich: A woman sits as musicians play during the second day
A woman sits amongst musicians playing during the second day of the festival Photograph: Matthias Schrader/AP
Oktoberfest in Munich: Visitors enjoy the Oktoberfest in front of St Pauls church
Visitors on a fairground ride in front of St Paul's church Photograph: Matthias Schrader/AP
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