
Georg Kronawitter
Georg Kronawitter served as the Mayor of Munich from 1972 to 1978 and is noted for his performances at the Oktoberfest, where he typically needed three attempts to tap the ceremonial beer barrel. His tenure included memorable moments, such as a mishap during a toast when he accidentally picked a leaky beer stein.
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Georg Kronawitter is noted for his keg tapping in 1972, which was marked by a humorous incident.
Oktoberfest München: So haben sich Oberbürgermeister Dominik Krauses Vorgänger beim Anzapfen geschlagen - MünchenSüddeutsche Zeitung·
Germany· 2026-09-19







