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Söder and Krause Ride the Olympia Loop Coaster Together

September 29, 2026Diego Herrera1 мин

Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder and Munich Mayor Dominik Krause shared a rollercoaster ride, celebrating Munich's successful Olympic bid for upcoming games. The politicians experienced the 'Olympia Looping' at Oktoberfest, a ride known for its five inversions and high speeds.

The decision for Munich to bid for the Olympic Games has been confirmed, leading to this celebratory ride. Söder, initially expressing some trepidation about the rollercoaster, agreed to the ride alongside Krause. The 'Olympia Looping' is a prominent attraction at Oktoberfest, featuring speeds exceeding 90 kilometers per hour and reaching heights over 30 meters.

The event also touches upon other news from Oktoberfest, including incidents of public intoxication leading to arrests, a sexual assault investigation, analyses of international visitor numbers, and the tradition of a memorial service for victims of the 1980 Oktoberfest bombing. Additionally, reports detail a bus crash involving a group traveling to Oktoberfest, and the implementation of new regulations for social media influencers at the event.