Overview

• Approximately 13,000 people danced from 6 to 10 a.m. under sunny conditions at the Chinese Tower beer garden.
• Katharina Mayer and Magnus Kaindl led traditional Walzer, Polka and Zwiefacher routines for participants of all skill levels.
• Many attendees donned traditional Tracht and period servant-style costumes to evoke the ball’s 19th-century origins.
• Since 1989, the Haberl family and Munich’s cultural department have organized the event to honor its roots in early household staff gatherings.
• Organizers emphasize inclusivity, welcoming dancers regardless of age, background or attire.