What is the origin of the Oktoberfest in Germany?

Every year, Germans and beer lovers from all corners of the world get together in Munich to celebrate Oktoberfest. The festival has a two-century-old history that dates back to 1810 when Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese. The wedding celebrations turned into a multi-day festival which was then repeated year after year. In 2010, Munich celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Oktoberfest which now averages around 6 million visitors every year. Find out more about the Oktoberfest in this useful guide.