Moving In: Oktoberfest's New Boss Makes Camp in Hotel During the Festivities
Oktoberfest Accommodation Available - Oktoberfest Organizer Shifts Accommodation to Hotel During Celebration
So, the new Oktoberfest honcho, Christian Scharpf, is movin' in for the party! He's gonna park his butt in a hotel room, right on the festival grounds, for a darn good reason: "I had to shell out some cash for this digs to be right there on-site and reach the action in a jiffy during Oktoberfest's prime time," Scharpf let spill to the German Press Agency.
Mornings are a hustle
This 53-year-old SPD pol, who's also hailed as the new spokesman for economic affairs since March, resides with his fam in the Maxvorstadt district. But during Oktoberfest, you can't just stroll to the festivities like a regular Joe. Public transits are packed, and even on foot, it's a conga line.
The festival's head honcho needs to rise 'n' shine real early - even before the gates swing open. "The first appointment is a chat with the security dudes at the crack of dawn," stated Scharpf. After the quickie with security, it's a nonstop Express Train of meetings, one appointment chasing the next, all day long. "Keeping tabs, being there, and ensuring smooth sailin' are top priorities," he added.
Followin' in the footsteps of the long-time Wiesn boss, Clemens Baumgaertner (CSU)
Scharpf isn't the first one to take this hotel gig - ol' Baumgaertner done it before. "I figured I'd copy my predecessor's move," said Scharpf. Aye, in 2022, Baumgaertner took a hotel on the festival grounds for emergy reasons, too - just in case he had to spring into action during the wee hours. See, the boss of the world's biggest folk festival can't afford to snooze. According to Baumgaertner, his Oktoberfest day always lasted 17 or 18 hours!
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The new Oktoberfest boss, Christian Scharpf, chooses to live in the Maxvorstadt district with his family, but during the festivities, he opts for a hotel near the festival grounds, following in the footsteps of his predecessor, Clemens Baumgaertner, to avoid the crowded public transportation and ensure prompt response, as the initial meetings of the day take place at the crack of dawn. This lifestyle, involving outdoor-living during the Oktoberfest season, is part of the social policy he adheres to, prioritizing an efficient and responsive approach to manage Munich's renowned celebration.
