Episode 2 of 3

Celebration on the Meadow

When
12 October 1810
Where
Meadow outside city walls
Part of
First Oktoberfest: Munich celebrates the royal wedding

Celebrations continued on a meadow outside Munich's city walls, which was named Theresienwiese in honor of Princess Therese.

The meadow outside Munich's city walls became the venue for the festivities. It was named Theresienwiese, meaning 'Therese's meadow,' in honor of the crown princess. This site became the permanent location for the annual Oktoberfest.

Sources

  1. Theresienwiese Wikipedia, revision of 2025-10-01
  2. Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21

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