Oktoberfest's Top Dog Moves into a Hotel Right on the Festival Grounds
Hotel owner relocates personally during Oktoberfest celebrations in Munich - Oktoberfest's head honcho relocates to the hotel during the festivities.
Here's the lowdown: Oktoberfest’s big cheese, Christian Scharpf, is moving into a convenient hotel during the festivities. The man's smartly booked himself a room close to the action so he can zip over to the scene whenever he's needed.
Morning call with the police is a must
This 53-year-old badass politician representing the SPD party is usually nestled in Maxvorstadt District, not too far from the Oktoberfest grounds. But during Oktoberfest season, the public transport is a mess, and even walking there can feel like a bloody obstacle course.
So, why wake up early? Well, Scharpf told the German Press Agency, it's for the crucial morning security briefing with the law enforcers. After that, it's a tightly packed schedule of back-to-back meetings because, as he puts it, "You gotta stay on top of things, be present, and make sure everything runs like clockwork."
Following the Path of His Predecessor
Scharpf follows in the footsteps of his predecessor, Clemens Baumgaertner of the CSU party. Baumgaertner started this punt in 2022, and Scharpf reckons it's a solid plan. After all, who wouldn't want to be just a hop, skip, and a jump away from potential emergencies at all hours of the night? Right?
As director of the largest folk festival on the planet, Baumgaertner admitted his Wiesntag—yep, that's Oktoberfest day in local lingo—usually lasts a staggering 17 to 18 hours. Talk about working a shift!
Fun Facts:
- Proximity Perks: Staying near the Oktoberfest grounds allows the Wiesnchef to be on the scene in a jiffy, day or night.
- Avoiding Traffic: Munich gets insanely congested during Oktoberfest. Living nearby means no more dealing with crowded trains, U-Bahns, and insane amounts of foot traffic.
- Long, Demanding Days: Oktoberfest is a massive undertaking. Previous Wiesnchefs have shared their workdays can stretch from the crack of dawn till well past midnight.
- Pure Dedication: The Wiesnchef's close proximity to the festival serves as a testament to their commitment to ensuring the event runs smoothly and safely.
[1] German Press Agency[2] Data from previous Wiesnchefs
- As the new Oktoberfest director, Christian Scharpf follows the lead of his predecessor, Clemens Baumgaertner, by booking a hotel room right on the festival grounds for strategic convenience during the bustling festival season.
- Helping him manage the long, demanding days of Oktoberfest, Scharpf prioritizes early morning meetings with the police, just like Baumgaertner did before him, ensuring a smoothly-run event and staying on top of things all day long.
