Peaceful Oktoberfest: 6.7 million guests celebrate safely and happy!

Peaceful Oktoberfest: 6.7 million guests celebrate safely and happy!

Munich (dpa) - The Oktoberfest 2023 once again attracted the masses. With a preliminary estimate of around 6.7 million visitors, the largest folk festival in the world attracted numerous guests who, despite changeable weather, cheerfully and relaxed the festival area. Festival manager Clemens Baumgärtner (CSU) noticed that the event was particularly harmonious and that it can look back on a successful security concept.

The mood among the festival visitors was mostly positive, even if the temperatures in the second half of the festival were rather cool and rainy. Many guests still took the time to enjoy the tents, beer gardens and streets. A sophisticated concept in cooperation with the police and fire brigade ensured security, which, according to Baumgärtner, worked well. The police confirmed the peaceful atmosphere and reported about 25 percent of a decline in crimes. This could be partially due to the calls of the security authorities, which encouraged visitors to pay attention to each other.

international visitors and culinary highlights

The Oktoberfest not only attracted people from all over Germany, but also numerous international guests. Many visitors came from the USA, Italy and Great Britain. But guests from Austria, Poland, France, Switzerland, Spain, the Netherlands and for the first time from India could be inserted into the hustle and bustle in lederhosen and dirndls. The festival management reported that many very high -quality costumes were chosen to completely immerse yourself in the "Universum Oktoberfest".

Not only the ambience was a highlight, the culinary side of the festival was also convincing. The hosts recorded an increase of about nine percent when eating. The traditional Hendl remained particularly popular, while ecological products, as well as vegetarian and vegan options are on the rise. The thirsty among the guests consumed about seven million beers. Compared to the previous year, this means a slight acceptance, since 7.2 million liters were still served in 2022.

safety precautions apply

The security measures that were reinforced due to the recent threats and incidents in other cities proved to be successful. In the run -up to the festival, the authorities had invested a lot of time in the planning to ensure that visitors could celebrate in a protected environment. These measures apparently provided the desired results: fewer incidents and a quiet atmosphere. "It was a peaceful Oktoberfest. And it was a safe Oktoberfest," emphasized press spokesman Andreas Franken from the police.

The combination of a festive mood, international flair and solid security measures ensured that the Oktoberfest 2023 will remain unforgettable for many. For more information and developments in relation to this big event, The report on www.radioguetersloh.de .