European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 22, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                M u n Ich continued from Page 13 $1.60 to $6.50and some offer discounted fares to weekday visitors. There Are no discounts of Friday. Among the rides featured at the fest is a double Loop roller coaster which operators Call the largest travelling roller coaster in the  is also a huge enclosed Ferris wheel with compartments for about eight people. The Ferris wheel is Worth the 7 Marks $4,60because a ride to the top is higher than any other in the Park and offers a great View of Munich and the fest. There is also a multitude of rides built for Speed slides and even a cruise through a chamber of horror. There Are several rides designed with the younger set in mind As Well. When the rides Are finished it is time to relax. Beer and great bavarian food Are clearly in season. And a stroll through the main Walkway offers visitors a perplexing Choice of dining delights As the eyes choose a specially while the nose grasps the Aromas of scrumptious morsels elsewhere. The food is great but can be pricey even for the More ardent fair Lover. Prices Range dramatically from 2 Marks $1.30 and up. There Are Clouds of Fluffy Cotton Candy Mounds of nuts and spit after spit of roasting Chicken and Duck cooking to Golden Brown Juicy perfection. Oktoberfest Beer prices prices for a Tankard have risen steadily since 1984. 10.00 9.80 at this week s rate about $6.25  is the other foods available include pork Knuckles fish herring sandwiches fresh Coconut treats ice Cream a multitude of candies cheeses and More much More especially the bavarian favourites. There Are a variety of Colas coffees and Waters available for those who choose not to Challenge the world famous 1 liter Beers. As for the Star of the show this is probably the last year patrons can buy a classic May 1 liter Tankard of Beer for less than 10 Marks $6.55 ,. V / a German newspaper saturday chronicled Beer Price increases since 1984. That year a Matt Cost oktoberfest visitors 5,90 Marks $3.88 1986 the Cost was 6.45 Marks $4.24 1988 the Price increased to 6.75 $4.44 1990 it Cost 7.55 $4.96 1992 the Price jumped to 8.80 $5.78 and last year the Cost was 9.45 $6.18as with most City events the mayor got the party started. Christian Ude Munich s left handed lord mayor hammered a Beautiful Golden tap into the first 200-liter Keg of Beer saturday at about noon to Kickoff the 17-Day festivities. Keeping with tradition and amid the Rowdy cheers of an exuberant crowd Ude pulled the first Mab of the Golden brew for bavarian state minister president Edmund Stoiber once untapped the brew assumed its role As the Star of the fest Halls at least to of which Are on the main Walkway. In addition to the traditional tapping this year s oktoberfest officials kicked off saturday with a Brewers Parade and sunday there was the More traditional Folk Parade through both parades the Beer wagons bands and marching participants wore traditional bavarian costumes representing the Rich history of the Region. Munich and the oktoberfest Are easily accessible from almost any direction whether by car rail bus or air plane. The Best Mode of travel is by rail because the oktoberfest grounds Are Only one Stop away by the City s subway from Munich s main train station. Americans visiting the International fest grounds with Small children should consider a  the grounds Are Jam packed with spectators and partners and separation from family arid friends could be disastrous. Also dress for the climate. Bavaria nearer the Alps is usually cooler than Central Germany. In addition bring a lot of Marks there is no charge to get onto the fest grounds but souvenirs food and rides will definitely eat into the pocketbook. There is a currency Exchange atm near the fest grounds As Well As a variety of Banks and motels within easy walking distance for people suddenly in need of More Marks. A great time is assured for anyone who appreciates food that is great to the digestion and tantalizing to the nasal passages Beer Only a bavarian could brew to perfection and the thrills and chills of rides galore. And a visit to oktoberfest is almost a must for anyone assigned to Germany. A open House 19-24 sep 94 great bargains at the Ramstein store ten Day Sale a Patch Barracks Stuttgart 23sep-2oct94 three Day Sale at Baur Holder 23 sep 25 sep 94 any questions Call 06371 58770 be famous Fried Chicken a biscuits now for a limited time Only at Popeye offer Good at the following locations while quantities last Baur Holder Heidelberg Lakenheath Schweinfurt Frankfurt Hohenfels Ramstein Wiesbaden stripes Magazine september 22, 1994