The most popular month for these tours is september, which has the most tour departures. Every year, munich germany puts on a threeweek celebration called oktoberfest, which attracts up to 6 million people from around the world. Erin porter is a freelance writer who has been covering germany since she moved to berlin in 2007. Take a step back in time as you wander along the medieval streets of bamberg before joining the legendary oktoberfest celebration in munich, the capital of bavarian food.
Oktoberfest was first held in 1810 as a celebration of marriage. We recommend booking this tour as early as possible as it sells out. Munich oktoberfest 2021 the world famous munich beerfest. The beer at oktoberfest is by far the events most popular attraction. Click here to browse the best hotel deals in munich, or take a look at this table below which rounds up all the hotels within 20 min walking distance to oktoberfest.
The the further you stay from the festival grounds, the progressively lower the room rates will be. Our oktoberfest packages are built for everyone couples, families, individuals, and large groups alike. So far, my total outofpocket costs for this trip came to the below. Get access to some of oktoberfests most exclusive beer tents and more with bucket list events. Every year, more than 6 million people flock to munich in order to enjoy the bavarian lifestyle, all dressed up in lederhosen and dirndls. Just got back from oktoberfest 2018, and our 1st trip with bucket list events. Our dedicated team is happy to draw up the perfect arrangement for your oktoberfest trip. Marion kummerow has been living in munich for more than 15 years and she knows the ins and outs of the oktoberfest. Your trip manager is like your walking, talking guidebook just for you. They plan your itinerary every day, organise your food and accomodation and book your free time add ons, and because they know everything about where youre going, you will too. Consequently, all our tours and accommodation oktoberfest packages in munich will not go ahead in 2020. Apr 29, 2020 okay, maybe if you book well well well in advance, you can score a room for cheaper, but paying hundreds of euros per night during oktoberfest is unfortunately very standard. Accommodations book up for oktoberfest quickly, so make plans in advance. Everything you need to know about oktoberfest including.
The oide wiesn old oktoberfest nostalgia and rides for one euro read more. Best to discover it on one of our oktoberfest tour packages. The best oktoberfest 2021 tour packages bucket list events. Traditional fashion everything you need to know about traditional. Many people dont realize it, but you can attend oktoberfest without a reservations as the festival is held in a large fairgrounds open.
I believe i saved money doing my oktoberfest trip with them. The entire trip was a blast, the organizers were a great help and a ton of fun, and there was no shortage of things to do without feeling rushed or bored. Most of our guests prefer to fill out the custom quote form and speak to our oktoberfest representatives to plan the trip, but if you know what you want, book right here and your trip is planned. Everything was perfectly planned, and it was an ideal balance of optional group activities and free time. For a visitor, theres no better place to see and join germans at play. Experience munichs famous oktoberfest beer festival, with guaranteed seating in the hofbraufestzelt the biggest and liveliest tent at oktoberfest 2 litres of beer and half a roast chicken included. Sep 17, 2018 oktoberfest takes place in munich later this month. We specialize in offering reasonablypriced oktoberfest packages in munich, germany. Oktoberfest takes place in munich later this month. If germanys on your list, consider timing your trip around one of europes biggest parties.
The munich oktoberfest is an internationally known festival that draws people from every corner of the planet. The festival took place in the fields outside the city gates, which were later renamed theresienwiese in honor of princess therese. Oktoberfest hotels are different than other hotels youve stayed at in that they dont just book up months in advance, you could be looking at up to a year out in some places. Okay, maybe if you book well well well in advance, you can score a room for cheaper, but paying hundreds of euros per night during oktoberfest is unfortunately very. Oktoberfest munich 2020 all you need to know before.
Guide to helen oktoberfest official georgia tourism. A night view of the theresienwiese ground where oktoberfest is held each year. Dating back to 1810, the event these days kicks off when the. While oktoberfest is celebrated all around the world, the original festival and the worlds biggest still takes place in munich. Oct 03, 2018 thats subject to an increase by some amount, depending on what i book for the return flight. This may be the most important of my oktoberfest tips book early.
Dating back to 1810, the event these days kicks off when the mayor taps the. Parties, pork, playgrounds of amusement rides this is a festival like no other. I recommend booking your accommodation as early as february or march. I have been raving about bucket list since i got back from my oktoberfest trip. First, go during the day for all the rides and food stall and then come back at night for one of the bierzelte. These questions and much more will be answered in the ultimate guide to oktoberfest. Oktoberfest packages including hotel rooms, beer tent reservations, tours of munich, airport transfers. For accurate departure times, travel times, prices of activities, and suggestions on how much extra money you will need, please contact email protected note. Oktoberfest is the worlds largest beer festival, drawing over 6 million people a year to munich, germany for the bavarian beerdrinking festivities. Oktoberfest is probably one of the most famous events in the world. But there are a lot of other oktoberfest expenses incurred in the way of travel expenses, accommodation, food, and.
If youre looking to book your oktoberfest package online, you can add to the cart and checkout below. There are around fifteen beer tents varying in size, some are small such as the hippodrome tent, with others bigger such as the mid range schuetzen festholle tent which holds around four thousand guests and the larger schottenhamel tent which holds up to ten thousand guests. Sadly but understandably, the munich city council has announced 21st of april 2020 that the oktoberfest for 2020 has been. The oktoberfest is an oktoberfest tour that takes 6 days taking you through london, england and other destinations in england. The most popular month for these tours is september, which. Alpineinspired hotels like valhalla resort hotel and the heidi motel are popular. There are around fifteen beer tents varying in size, some are small such as the. On the stroke of midday on september 19, 2020, munichs lord mayor will once again declare ozapft is. Everything you need to know about oktoberfest including how. Rooms near the festival book out years in advance or are rented at a hefty premium. The largest beer festival in the world, it draws over 6 million visitors each year making it the biggest event on the german calendar. Book your 2021 travel package to attend oktoberfest in munich, germany.
If you plan visiting the oktoberfest, make sure, to book your hotels or hostels, as early as possible. In fact, while youre at oktoberfest this year, go ahead and book. Oktoberfest 5 days hostel stay in munich contiki us. Our guide to the beer festival explains how to book hotels and tickets, and includes information on locations, transport, costumes, flights. Voted one of americas 10 best oktoberfests by mens journal magazine. May 9, 2020 a raucous celebration of bavarian culture, munichs oktoberfest is one of the worlds oldest, biggest and longest parties. Most of our guests prefer to fill out the custom quote form and speak to our oktoberfest representatives to plan the trip, but if you know what you want, book. Stop at the historic outpost of potsdam, then continue on to dramatic dresden. When youve selected your oktoberfest locations and are ready to book your oktoberfest germany 2020 adventure, call auto europe tollfree, 247 at 18882235555, and we can help you. Our guide to the beer festival explains how to book hotels and tickets, and includes information on locations, transport. Munich city tours we recommend taking a bike tour with mikes bikes. Our oktoberfest munich travel package includes everything you need to have an epic trip. If you want to take some of the stress off of booking an oktoberfest trip, fat tire tours has a fun oktoberfest tour that will help you make the most.
If youre looking for an excuse to wear kneehigh socks and suspenders, germanys oktoberfest will give you so much more than you imagine. A raucous celebration of bavarian culture, munichs oktoberfest is one of the worlds oldest, biggest, and longest parties. You have to visit the oktoberfest at least once in a lifetime but better is two times. Find the best germany oktoberfest tours with tourradar. How to do oktoberfest on a budget 2020 travel guide. So let us help break down all the many other oktoberfest prices for you, to provide two different examples showing how much oktoberfest can cost. Dating back to 1810, the event these days kicks off when the mayor taps the first keg at noon on the third saturday of. Accommodation for oktoberfest is expensive and books up months in advance. With premium 3star, 4star and 5star on request only hotel options. All packages and tours include hotel accommodations and oktoberfest. The biggest and most bodacious celebration of beer and bavarian culture this side of mars only gets better as time goes on. Oktoberfest munich travel packages tgw travel group. Take a guided tour of the festival grounds, ride on oktoberfests famous ferris wheel and take your seat to enjoy the festival to the full.
Tips for getting a table reserved at oktoberfest weekends are notoriously crowded, making it the most difficult to book reservations. I will say, attending oktoberfest has been one of my favorite days abroad thus far, however planning a trip to this event can be a real headache. But there are a lot of other oktoberfest expenses incurred in the way of travel expenses, accommodation, food, and beer. Table reservation oktoberfest tischreservierung oktoberfest. What started off as a wedding celebration in 1810, has become the biggest volkfest in the world. Ive been in munich for each of the last two oktoberfests, and im so. How to plan a trip to oktoberfest following my compass. There are 42 tours to choose from, that range in length from 3 days up to 11 days. I will be using bucket list again to go to spain to run with the bulls. Rooms near the festival book out years in advance or are rented at a hefty. Sign up to get the best travel deals of the week from orbitz, just.
If youre looking for an excuse to wear kneehigh socks and. Our complete packages include lodging, beer tents, and so much more. A complete guide to attending oktoberfest updated 2020. Germans love careful planning almost as much as beers and festivals, which means the planning for oktoberfest is best done months in advance. There is a wide range in types and quality of hotels in munich. They plan your itinerary every day, organise your food and accomodation and book your free time add ons, and. Your drivers are the experts on getting you from a to b efficiently and safely in europe. Sadly but understandably, the munich city council has announced 21st of april 2020 that the oktoberfest for 2020 has been cancelled due to covid19. Oktoberfest was first held on october 12, 1810, when the entire town was invited to celebrate the marriage of prince ludwig and princess therese. Big tents the 17 large tents at oktoberfest read more. Begin your adventure in artsy, edgy berlin, reunited germanys political and cultural capital.
Already buzzing from the beers dancing in your head, you read about. Behind the scenes opening day parade access packages 1, 2, and 5 only whether you are an independent traveler or prefer group travel, we know youll have a great time with spyglass tours llc at oktoberfest. When youve selected your oktoberfest locations and are ready to book your oktoberfest germany 2020 adventure, call auto europe tollfree, 247 at 18882235555, and we can help you arrange a fantastic german rental car to enhance your trip. The event starts each year with the mayor of munich tapping the first keg at noon on september 19th. The latest news and information on your visit to the oktoberfest 2020 by the way, you can keep up to date with this years oktoberfest trends and the latest highlights in our wiesnblog which we update on a regular basis. The selection of hotels was very well considered, taking into account both comfort and location. We recommend using, and to book your oktoberfest accommodations.
I was fortunate enough to just have the most epic weekend at oktoberfest. With premium 3star, 4star and 5star on request only hotel options available, all our oktoberfest packages in munich include evening beer tent reservations and professional tour guides with a gold rating on tourradar, these are the bestavailable oktoberfest tours in munich. In fact, while youre at oktoberfest this year, go ahead and book your room for next year while youre there, just to be safe. Stoke travel is the biggest oktoberfest accommodation provider and tour operator in munich, with s of beer lovers staying and partying with us for every night, making stoke travel the. Oktoberfest is held at the theresienwiese ground in munich, which serves as the official. Everything was perfectly planned, and it was an ideal.
There will be a bus2alps information table set up in the lobby of our accommodation throughout the weekend with a trip leader present to answer any questions and assist you. Admire the dresden frauenkirche and statue of martin luther. While oktoberfest 2020 has unfortunately been cancelled, in 2021, oktoberfest will be from saturday, september 18 to sunday, october 3. Stroll through the old town and pass the renovated semper opera house, site of the saxon state orchestra. Small tents the 21 small tents at the oktoberfest read more. Oct 10, 2015 i was fortunate enough to just have the most epic weekend at oktoberfest. We provide at least one beer tent reservation for all clients. She has put all her knowledge and experiences from countless visits to the festival into this guide book. Expect higher prices in hotels at this time and expect most to get booked out.