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Wiesn in a Box

What better way to celebrate German-American friendship than with a year of traveling Oktoberfests? With our three “Wiesn in a Box” trailers, we’re bringing beer, pretzels, and a modern Oktoberfest vibe to towns across America. We’ve combined Bauhaus style architecture with the latest Bavarian beats to bring Americans coast to coast a truly unique Oktoberfest experience, a year-long toast to our historic ties. Prost to German-American friendships, old and new! 

The Wiesn Experience

  • Erica Soccer Jersey GBG © Wendell Weithers
    The beer is awesome.
    Erica, Atlanta, GA
  • James @ HMWR
    You all coming here means a lot to me and this community, life is less complicated with a beer in the hand.
    James, Minneapolis, MN
  • Gary OKC Goethe-Institut
    Enjoyed drinking a German beer and eating a pretzel at Wiesn in a Box while conversing with the staff. Makes me want to visit Bavaria.
    Gary, Oklahoma City, OK
  • Felicitas @ SXSW Goethe-Institut
    It was great to connect with Wiesn in a Box, what a cool event!
    Felicitas, Austin, TX
  • Louise at OB Wiesn Event © Goethe-Institut
    The best and biggest pretzel I’ve ever had, fresh out of the oven!
    Louise, Ormond Beach, FL

@wiesninabox on Instagram

Follow the Wiesn boxes on their trip through the US and share your pictures with #wiesninabox.
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Vocabulary and Music

Bavarian Vocabulary in an animated GIF © Goethe-Institut

Fun Facts and phrases
 Wiesn vocabulary

Sound like a true Münchener while you’re prost-ing with your friends! Our list below contains the most important words and expressions you’re likely to encounter while stumbling around the Wiesn of Oktoberfest. This collection reflects the uniqueness of the Bavarian dialect, containing words that even Germans from other parts of the country might not be familiar with. Enjoy, Gaudi!

Spotify Playlist #8
 Weird Wiesn

Hold on to your merry-go-round horses! Weird Wiesn is a fast-paced 15-hit rollercoaster through the best alternative songs that Oktoberfest has to offer.

Just the same old “hoomp tataa”? Far from it! Our themed Spotify playlists feature an eclectic mix of modern music from Germany, the US, and even some places in between. Each list is inspired by moments along our transatlantic trek, from Munich to Texas and beyond. Tune in to the “Wiesn in a Box” tour! 

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More fun made in Germany

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Martha Dalton
Understanding Germany: Why do you have free tuition?

Martha Dalton, a reporter at “The Big Pond” partner station WABE in Atlanta and a participant in the Close-Up 2019 journalist exchange, finds out more about how the German education system works.

Shara Tibken
Nine things Americans don’t know about Germany

Germany is not all lederhosen and pretzels, but that’s what many of us picture before our first visit. Shara Tibken can confirm this, because she thought so, too. 

Getting around the city could be so easy if it weren’t for everyone else on the road. Photo (Detail): © Adobe/ konradbak

City traffic
 The Modern A to Z

Getting around the city could be so easy if it weren’t for everyone else on the road. Here is an A to Z of the most important drivers and riders you’re likely to encounter in the average urban environment.

Through Germany by remote bus Photo (detail): Andrea Gehwolf

Multimedia Coverage
 Through Germany by long-distance coach

Since early 2013, long-distance coaches have been carrying passengers within Germany as well. The monopoly was previously held by the Deutsche Bahn for over 70 years. A multimedia bus tour through Germany.

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