Travels With Carole

Come along with me and share the excitement as I explore the world researching freelance articles. These blog posts offer short chunks of travel that you can digest quickly as well as plenty of photos so you get the picture. You'll have some fun, make discoveries, and pick up great ideas and information for your own vacations. Think of me as your canary in the coal mine. For even more travel inspiration, visit my BERKELEY AND BEYOND website at http://www.berkeleyandbeyond.com.

September 9, 2011

Germany-Munich-Oktoberfest; Inside the Hofbräu Festzelt tent at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

Inside the Hofbräu Festzelt tent at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

With almost 10,000 seats—6,896 inside, 3,022 outside--the Hofbräu Festzelt tent is one of the largest tents at the Oktoberfest. It might also be the most famous tent. Affiliated with the world-famous Hofbrauhaus restaurant in Munich, it is lively and busy all day with revelry and oom-pah bands and attracts a young crowd. It is a particular favorite with Americans and Australians. This is the only tent with a standing area, found just in front of the band.