Oktoberfest fever: How a German tradition inspires in Australia

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Host “Ossi” and his team at the last Oktoberfest just before the big break started.

The Oktoberfest season is booming in Australia, and events are being organized across the country to celebrate German tradition. In the Schofields district of Sydney, Oskar “Ossi” Zechner has been hosting a local Oktoberfest in his hunting lodge for years. In an interview, he talks about Australians' growing enthusiasm for Oktoberfest and gives insights into what the approximately 500 visitors can expect at the event this Saturday.



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