It is more than 40 years ago that Cuban contract workers appeared in Ilmenau to learn and work in what was then the Graf-Henneberg porcelain factory. Despite all the subsequent confusion, some of the personal friendships that arose have survived to this day. And they are exemplary of the legacy now being planted by the association for the preservation of the Ilmenau porcelain tradition...
When the Munich Wies'n slowly closes its gates, things are really getting started at the Schortemühle. For the first time, an Oktoberfest is being held there, with live music, dancing, a great atmosphere and, of course, lots of beer mugs.
O'zapft is' – 1st Ilmenau Oktoberfest at the Schorte Continue reading "
It's actually not recommended to stay longer at each stand. Otherwise you won't be able to get to know the entire Ilmenau Christmas market in one evening. Angie still decides to have a chat at one or two stalls that either smell particularly tempting or seem particularly interesting for other reasons.
