Heidi Klum Celebrates Inaugural “HeidiFest” in Munich, TV Special Debuts

Lead: Supermodel and television host Heidi Klum kicked off Oktoberfest early by hosting her first-ever “HeidiFest” at Munich’s historic Hofbräuhaus on September 18, attended by her immediate family, and premiered a televised special across German networks this week.

Nut Graf: Klum’s private Bavarian bash blends traditional Oktoberfest customs-lederhosen, dirndls, beer steins-with her signature flair, showcasing German culture to an international audience and reinforcing her role as a cross-continental party innovator.

Event Highlights

  • Hosted at Hofbräuhaus München with approximately 800 guests donning traditional Bavarian attire.
  • Menu featured classic German fare: pretzels, schnitzel, sausages, spaetzle and ample beer served in full-sized steins.

Family Appearance

  • Klum, 52, wore a vibrant red dirndl paired with matching heels, a floral crown and an Aigner heart-shaped handbag gifted to VIP guests.
  • Joined by husband Tom Kaulitz, her four children-Leni (21), Henry (20), Johan (18) and Lou (15)-as well as her mother Erna Klum, brother-in-law Bill Kaulitz and daughter’s boyfriend Aris Rachevsky.
  • Henry’s girlfriend Kayla Betulius also attended, emphasizing the family-centric focus of the celebration.

Television Special

A filmed segment of HeidiFest aired the same evening on German television, extending the event’s reach beyond the brewery walls and offering viewers worldwide a glimpse into Klum’s reinterpretation of Germany’s most famous folk festival.

Cultural Significance

  • Klum explained her aim to “show people that Germans know how to have a good time” and to honor her Bavarian roots for family and fans alike.
  • The success of HeidiFest positions the event as a new autumn tradition on par with her famed New York Halloween party.

What’s Next

With HeidiFest now an established addition to her annual calendar, Klum plans to return to New York to finalize preparations for her annual Halloween extravaganza, promising “the most elaborate costume” yet from her Emmy-winning team.