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International Volkswagen meeting in Château d`Oex 2017 - the main thing is air-cooled

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Created on September 4, 2017

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Daniel Reinhard

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Daniel Reinhard

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VW Beetle with pretzel window, oval and large windshield - Meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

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The area is large, the Bulli is visible everywhere - Meeting of the air-cooled Volkswagen in Château-d'Oex 2017

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In the background the 4200 square meter landscape picture of the Bulli - Meeting of the air-cooled Volkswagen in Château-d'Oex 2017

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Against a magnificent Alpine backdrop - meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

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Paradise for Beetle fans - meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

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Air-cooled Volkswagens as far as the eye can see - Meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

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Camping made easy - Meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

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The main thing is air-cooled - Meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

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Beetle of the seventies - Meeting of the air-cooled Volkswagen in Château-d'Oex 2017

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Newer Beetles - Meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

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Camping here - Meeting of the air-cooled Volkswagen in Château-d'Oex 2017

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Not exactly fitting for the season, but the Ski Beetle makes a great picture - Meeting of the air-cooled Volkswagen in Château-d'Oex 2017

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Many Karmann-Ghia were among them - Meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

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It can also be a bit more colorful - meeting of the air-cooled Volkswagen in Château-d'Oex 2017

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Bullis in all condition grades - Meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

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Practical camper vans - Meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

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Photographs were taken around the clock - Meeting of the air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

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The VW Kübelwagen is pressed hard into the suspension - it was probably not intended for 17 people either - Meeting of the air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

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How many people fit in a VW Kübelwagen? - Meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

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The overloaded VW Kübelwagen even pulls a Bulli across the meadow - Meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

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Colorful - Meeting of the air-cooled Volkswagen in Château-d'Oex 2017

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Edel-Tuning - Meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

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And it sounds accordingly, this air-cooled VW engine - Meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

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Sporty accessories from the past - Meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

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Not for purists of originality - meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

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Key service on site - Meeting of the air-cooled Volkswagen in Château-d'Oex 2017

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Blanks for the new ignition key - Meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

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Spare parts for Beetles and co - Meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

The international VW meeting in Château d'Oex took place for the 20th time at the weekend. This festival, which takes place every two years on a weekend in August, brings together well over 1000 Volkswagens, whether Beetle, Bulli, Buggie or Karmann - as long as they are air-cooled - in a friendly and idyllic setting.

VW Beetle with pretzel window, oval and large windshield - Meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

VW Beetle with pretzel window, oval and large windshield - Meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

Copyright / Photographer: Daniel Reinhard

Impressive diversity

This meeting also attracted passionate Beetle, Buggy and Bulli owners from all over the world on the weekend of August 25-27, 2017. The view from the Col des Mosses towards Château d'Oex of the huge area full of Volkswagens was far more than impressive. Hundreds of Volkswagens were parked car after car on the large field.

In the background the 4200 square meter landscape picture of the Bulli - Meeting of the air-cooled Volkswagen in Château-d'Oex 2017

In the background the 4200 square meter landscape picture of the Bulli - Meeting of the air-cooled Volkswagen in Château-d'Oex 2017

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In the background, there was also the huge Bulli standing between two palm trees, which decorated the meadow below the chapel for the 20th anniversary. This 4200 square meter painting was designed by a landscape artist and is expected to last for around three months.

In a tent or caravan

Of course, people camped on site either in a van or in a tent. And of course there was no shortage of beer or wine in the evenings.

Camping made easy - Meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

Camping made easy - Meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

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The condition of the cars ranged from unrestored with patina and from first ownership, to 100-point Pebble Beach restorations and pimped-up tuning vehicles.

Help for everyone

Of course, dealers and parts suppliers were also part of the meeting. And for all those who lost their ignition key in the commotion, help was immediately available on site.

Key service on site - Meeting of the air-cooled Volkswagen in Château-d'Oex 2017

Key service on site - Meeting of the air-cooled Volkswagen in Château-d'Oex 2017

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Hard work

The question of the weekend was probably: How many people can fit in a VW Kübelwagen? 17 in any case, and the sprightly off-road VW even manages to pull a full-size van.

The overloaded VW Kübelwagen even pulls a Bulli across the meadow - Meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

The overloaded VW Kübelwagen even pulls a Bulli across the meadow - Meeting of air-cooled Volkswagens in Château-d'Oex 2017

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Sweat because it's hot?

The weekend was definitely hot, not only did the high temperatures let the sweat run free, but the events surrounding the meeting also suggested a long, warm night.

Camping here - Meeting of the air-cooled Volkswagen in Château-d'Oex 2017

Camping here - Meeting of the air-cooled Volkswagen in Château-d'Oex 2017

Copyright / Photographer: Daniel Reinhard

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