Wiesn gingerbread hearts – origin & recipe of the sweet treats

Oktoberfest Gingerbread Heart Recipe & History

For many decades now, gingerbread has played a huge part in the tradition of Christmas food. The delicious smell from different spices and flavors at the Christmas market is enough to awaken the Christmas spirit in us. But the fine-tasting gingerbread is not only popular around Christmas time, but also as early as September at the Oktoberfest. Whether as a message of love, to tease with cheeky sayings or simply as a souvenir, the gingerbread heart is a big seller at the Wiesn. But why do you find gingerbread hearts everywhere at the Oktoberfest? In the following you will get to know the history of the Oktoberfest gingerbread hearts and a recipe for how you can easily make them yourself at home, for a very personal gift with your own little message.

Wiesn time: How to get an accommodation in Munich

München Oktoberfest Unterkunft Hotel

Finding affordable accommodation in Munich during the Oktoberfest period is not easy. Those who search for holiday apartments or hotel rooms too late will go away empty-handed or strain their wallets unnecessarily. But there are some cheap alternatives if you book early enough. Here you will find helpful tips on how to find a place to sleep. 💤 🛌

With these Bavarian movies you can already look forward to the Oktoberfest 2022

Oktoberfest movies

Wiesn fans will have to wait a year longer this time until the next Oktoberfest. We selected a variety of Bavarian Classics for you to watch while you wait – from comedy to crime thrillers. You can also enjoy the cheap fees of Netflix, Amazon Prime & Co. while at the same time avoiding the Oktoberfest curfew! Another great thing you can take advantage of are the low beer prices you will pay for your beer at home. Continue reading for the best Bavarian movies that will make you look forward to the Oktoberfest 2022. 🎬. 🍻

The Oktoberfest worldwide: how the Wiesn is celebrated in other countries

Oktoberfest worldwide

No surprise that the international visitors also would like to have the Oktoberfest at home. The Oktoberfest is also not only celebrated in Munich: Whether in America, Australia or far away China, the beer mugs are lifted to the ‘Prosit’. Read more!