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Oktoberfest Travel Guide

This Oktoberfest travel guide will show how celebrating Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany can be one of the most exciting and unforgettable travel experiences of your life.


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When is Oktoberfest?

Believe it or not, Oktoberfest actually takes place mostly in September. Oktoberfest lasts between 16-18 days and begins in mid/late-September and ends on either the first Sunday in October or October 3rd, whichever is later.

An Oktoberfest Tour Guide's Most Frequently Asked Oktoberfest Questions | Need to know Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany #oktoberfest #munich #germany #beer #festival | view from Hotel Senator

Where does Oktoberfest take place?

Oktoberfest takes place in Munich, Germany on the Theresienwiese–a large park/fairgrounds outside the city center.

Though the party is comprised of rides, booths, vendors, etc., the majority of the Oktoberfest party takes place inside the many enormous beer tents that can hold up to 10,000 people.

What can I expect at Oktoberfest?

For starters, you can expect to have one of the best experiences of your life. Oktoberfest is the biggest party you’ll ever attend but it’s not chaotic. It’s a great mix of traditional Bavarian folk festivals and modern celebrations.

For everything else you need to know about attending Oktoberfest, be sure to check out these posts:

– 49+ Super Detailed Oktoberfest Tips
– An Oktoberfest Tour Guide’s Most Frequently Asked Oktoberfest Questions

Traditional dances in the Oide Wiesn / Must-Know Oktoberfest tips from an Oktoberfest tour guide and locals / what you need to know about oktoberfest in munich, germany

How do you dress for Oktoberfest?

At Oktoberfest, most visitors choose to dress in the traditional way:

For men: lederhosen
For women: a dirndl

…though it’s not mandatory. A lot goes into what to wear for Oktoberfest so be sure to check out my two posts on the subject:

– How to Dress for Oktoberfest: A Complete & Honest Packing Guide
– Buying a Dirndl Online: 9 Crucial Things to Know First

Is Oktoberfest expensive?

There are a few ways to answer that. First, Admission into Oktoberfest and admission into the beer tents is 100% free. The only things you pay for at Oktoberfest are the food and drink you consume, the souvenirs you buy, and the rides you ride.

Where you will spend most of your money is on hotel accommodation.

Where to stay for Oktoberfest

There are a ton of choices when it comes to where to stay when attending Oktoberfest, however I do have my favorites.

My personal recommendations

– Hotel Senator
– Four Points Sheraton Munich Central

Both of these hotels are quality places to stay and within a 5-10 minute walk from the Theresienwiese.

When you decide where in Munich you want to stay, I recommend reading hotel reviews on Tripadvisor, then booking your room through Booking.com (my favorite booking site).

And don’t forget, there’s always Airbnb. Check out some of Munich’s Airbnb listings here!

An Oktoberfest Tour Guide's Most Frequently Asked Oktoberfest Questions | Need to know Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany #oktoberfest #munich #germany #beer #festival | Festzelt Tradition, Oide Wiesn

If you would like more information on travel to Germany in general, check out my Germany Travel Guide.

My blog posts on Oktoberfest

Below you’ll find my posts that focus on the awesome celebration of Oktoberfest — all the way from how to dress, where to stay, what to expect, and loads more.

oktoberfest gift ideas, perfect gifts for oktoberfest lovers: gifts for pretzel lovers, gifts for dirndl and lederhosen wearers, Oktoberfest gifts for the home, Oktoberfest gifts for the holidays, Munich gifts, and more!

32+ Perfect Oktoberfest Gift Ideas: Awesome Gifts for Oktoberfest Lovers

32+ Perfect Oktoberfest Gift Ideas: Awesome Gifts for Oktoberfest LoversRead More

How to throw an Oktoberfest Party when you can't make it to Munich, Germany | Oktoberfest-themed party ideas. What food and beer to serve at an Oktoberfest party, what to wear, Oktoberfest party decorations and the perfect oktoberfest party music. Host an Oktoberfest party with this guide #mywanderlustylife #oktoberfest #beerfestival #beer #munich #germany #beerfest #bierfest #pretzels

How to Throw an Oktoberfest Party at Home: 5 Easy Steps to a Mock Munich

How to Throw an Oktoberfest Party at Home: 5 Easy Steps to a Mock MunichRead More

Oktoberfest party beer: What kind of beer to serve at your oktoberfest party | Lowenbrau mass at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany #oktoberfest #munich #germany #beer #festival #mywanderlustylife

Oktoberfest Party Beer: Full Guide to Becoming the Host With the Prost!

Oktoberfest Party Beer: Full Guide to Becoming the Host With the Prost!Read More

How to decorate for an Oktoberfest party at home / Backyard Beerfest / Backyard Bierfest / At-Home Oktoberfest / Oktoberfest party decorations #oktoberfest #partyideas #munich #germany #bavaria #backyardparty #mywanderlustylife

How to Decorate for an Oktoberfest Party: Authentic, Non-Cheesy Ideas

How to Decorate for an Oktoberfest Party: Authentic, Non-Cheesy IdeasRead More

The perfect Oktoberfest party foods for your oktoberfest-themed party at home | #oktoberfest #oktoberfestfood #germanfood #germanrecipes #pretzels

15 Oktoberfest Party Foods To Get You In the Bierfest Mood

15 Oktoberfest Party Foods To Get You In the Bierfest MoodRead More

plate of potato pancakes with apple sauce in front of a bavarian flag

Easy German Potato Pancakes Recipe: Kartoffelpuffer Mit Apfelmus

Easy German Potato Pancakes Recipe: Kartoffelpuffer Mit ApfelmusRead More

dampfnudel on a plate on a green and white table cloth

How to Make Dampfnudel: Southern Germany’s Sweet Yeast Treat

How to Make Dampfnudel: Southern Germany’s Sweet Yeast TreatRead More

Bavarian soft pretzels in a basket

Oktoberfest Pretzels Recipe: How to Bake Bavarian Goodness at Home

Oktoberfest Pretzels Recipe: How to Bake Bavarian Goodness at HomeRead More

The Perfect Oktoberfest Playlist For When You Can’t Make it To Munich / Oktoberfest music, Oktoberfest songs

The Perfect Oktoberfest Playlist For When You Can’t Make it To Munich

The Perfect Oktoberfest Playlist For When You Can’t Make it To MunichRead More

Buying a dirndl online: 9 things you need to know first | tips for buying a dirndl on the internet, where to buy a dirndl online for oktoberfest #dirndl #oktoberfest #germany #tracht

Buying a Dirndl Online: 9 Crucial Things to Know First

Buying a Dirndl Online: 9 Crucial Things to Know FirstRead More

Do This, Not That at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany | Dos and don'ts | When to go to Oktoberfest | What to expect at Oktoberfest | Oktoberfest travel tips | What to wear to Oktoberfest | How to dress for Oktoberfest | Dirndl and lederhosen | What to eat at Oktoberfest | Pretzel and beer festival

49+ Super Detailed Oktoberfest Tips From an Oktoberfest Tour Guide

49+ Super Detailed Oktoberfest Tips From an Oktoberfest Tour GuideRead More

How to dress for Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany | What to wear for Oktoberfest | Oktoberfest packing list | Complete packing guide to Oktoberfest | Dirndls and trachten #oktoberfest #dirndl #munich #germany #beerfest

How to Dress for Oktoberfest: Complete & Honest Packing Guide for 2020

How to Dress for Oktoberfest: Complete & Honest Packing Guide for 2020Read More

An Oktoberfest Tour Guide's Most Frequently Asked Oktoberfest Questions | Munich, Germany #traveltips #oktoberfest #munich #germany #festival #beer

An Oktoberfest Tour Guide’s Most Frequently Asked Oktoberfest Questions

An Oktoberfest Tour Guide’s Most Frequently Asked Oktoberfest QuestionsRead More

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