Oktoberfest draws more than 6 million revelers from near and far to Theresienwiese the festival grounds for pilsners, lagers, giant pretzels, and lederhosen each fall. The beloved event has been canceled in for the first time since World War II, but its brief hiatus is bound to make the return of those famous festival tents sweeter than ever in If you plan to attend Oktoberfest in the coming years, it would be wise to begin plotting your visit as soon as possible.
The original Oktoberfest in , celebrating the wedding of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen, took place over five days in October hence the name. But it was such a success that the organizers decided to hold it annually, gradually tacking on more days and moving the grand opening to late September to take advantage of the warmer weather and harvest. Today, Oktoberfest can last up to 18 days. It typically runs until the first Sunday in October.
Sometimes, the event is extended to include the October 3 national holiday Day of German Unity, or Tag der Deutschen Einheit if that holiday happens to fall on a Monday or Tuesday. This last happened in and will again be the case for upcoming celebrations in and Oktoberfest attracts visitors from across the globe and some days are busier than others.
Its opening and closing days are some of the most crowded times where entry may only be permitted for those who have secured reservations in the beer tents.
Weekends and holidays are also relatively busy and may be subject to said restrictions. There are a handful of travel blogs that have a ranked list, and if you showed that list to a local, they would laugh in your face.
The most requested tents we receive are all the tourist tents. All of the tents have a unique aspect about them but none of them are any better than the others. No matter what tent you are in your going to have the time of your life. Bucket List Events at the Hofbrau Tent, While beer will be occupying just about every inch of the , square foot Oktoberfest grounds, there are some wine and champagne options at just about every tent - just ask.
All beer served at Oktoberfest is The beer is often stronger than at home, too, so pace yourself and eat plenty. The drinking age for beer and wine in Germany is 16 years old.
Distilled alcohols, like spirits, can be purchased at age Only beer conforming to the Reinheitsgebot, at a minimum of The beer must also be brewed within the city limits of Munich.
Beers meeting these criteria may be designated Oktoberfest Beer. Learn more about Munich's breweries and Oktoberfest beer on our blog! You don't want to come all the way to Munich just to get so drunk you don't remember anything. But you also didn't come all this way not to partake in the fun. How much Oktoberfest beer is optimal for a great experience? We say that up to two Mass beers two liters is a good measure.
This can typically be handled by normal folks without any memory loss, beligerance, or upset stomachs. With three Mass three liters you will quickly approach the borderline.
The beers are large and pack a punch. As expected, the focus at Oktoberfest is the drinking, eating, cavorting, and singing. It is this tradition, atmosphere and spectacle that makes it so special. If you need a break from beer, you can amble or ramble through the fairground that surrounds the beer tents, where there are seemingly endless rides and carnival games in which to partake. However, if you are visiting at the right time, you may be coinciding with some of the special events that take place.
If the weather holds, an open-air concert featuring musicians also takes place. At PM the band will stop playing, the lights will go on, and the waitresses will start to clean the tables around you. Typically you need to leave the tent by PM.
Wies'n means "field" or "meadow" in the Bavarian dialect the high German word is die Wiese. Theresienwiese was named after Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen, the bride whose wedding inspired the Oktoberfest tradition. Hard question to answer, but most of our clients are between the ages of But it varies with each group. Children are allowed on the festival grounds. Children are allowed in the beer tents as well, but children under six-years-old must leave the tents by 8 p.
Both equally tough to get into. The Oktoberfest opening ceremony in the Schottenhamel tent takes place at noon on opening day and marks the official start of Oktoberfest On the last night of Oktoberfest, the unofficial but pretty much official closing ceremony takes place in the Hacker-Pschorr tent. The lights go down, the sparklers are lit, and 10, others just like you all sing together commemorating another great year on the Wiesn and another 7 million beers consumed.
Both the beginning and ending ceremonies are popular and totally worth attending — but, personally, we recommend both and every day in between. Just something to think about…. But if you must—arrive as early as possible. No, earlier than that. Keep going. There ya go…. Attending Oktoberfest during the week and especially during daylight will be your best chance to secure your spot in the beer tent.
You may even get to sleep in a wee bit. But why waste precious drinking time?? How much you should budget for Oktoberfest largely depends on how much you will consume—beers, brats, unicorn balloons, whatever. Check out the full list of Oktoberfest beer prices here.
Oktoberfest food Each tent has its own menu offerings most even offer lunch specials! After a three-year break, Mayor Dieter Reiter will then once again open the Oktoberfest with the traditional "O'zapft is! We can then hopefully look forward to the other traditional events surrounding the Oktoberfest: the procession of the Oktoberfest innkeepers onto the festival grounds, the large procession of traditional costumes and marksmen on the first Sunday of the Oktoberfest, the stand-up concert under the Bavaria, and the firecracker shooting.
In , the Oktoberfest unfortunately had to be cancelled for the second time in a row due to the Corona pandemic. Munich's Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter said about the decision: "The risk is simply too great that people could be infected with the Corona virus here. I know how hard this is not only for the visitors, but also how much it affects all those who work at the Wiesn and now have to do without income once again - from the waiters and waitresses to the stall operators, showmen and innkeepers.
But the Wiesn can only exist completely or not at all. More information about the cancellation can be found here. The Oktoberfest takes place every year on the largest fairground in Munich, the Theresienwiese. It is adorned, or rather overlooked, by the bronze, metre-high Bavaria statue, on which steps you can perfectly enjoy a break from the hustle of the Oktoberfest.
The fairground, where also the Spring Festival or the Winter Tollwood take place at other times of the year, is located quite centrally in Munich, slightly southwest of the city centre. For navigation or the online map, we recommend entering "Theresienwiese" or "Bavariaring". However, it is better to take the public transport. In order to secure a place as a group at one of the tables in the tent , you must book online or by telephone via the central reservation office of each marquee.
With good luck, its possible to get a place without a reservation, as a part of the tables is always kept free for spontaneous visitors, but especially in the evenings or on weekends, it pays out to have his own place. For every reservation, you receive beverage and food vouchers with which you can pay the Oktoberfest waiters.
Whether young or old, the clothing of the visitors is definitely eye catching at the Oktoberfest. So called Dirndls with blouses and festive aprons and fine leather trousers paired with traditional shirts and jackets have become a must have for all those who want to visit the world-famous Oktoberfest.
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