Oktoberfest

malin182

Hey,

Myself and my girlfriend have 3 nights booked for Munich in early October and are going to head to Oktoberfest. We're looking into possibly doing a tour but they all seem to include accom which we already have, pretty much just looking for a day tour which will include a reservation in a beer tent.

Has anyone got any suggestions? Any tips as well for Oktoberfest would be handy.

Thanks!

munchkin_utd

When are you going? i.e. weekdays or weekend?

If youre going during the week then theres normally the chance of reserving a table still (will cost about 270euro for the prepaid food and beer, no reservation charge).
And to be honest its a waste of time anyhow as you'll normally find a seat during the afternoon during the week (monday to friday).

If heading at the weekend then forget about reservations.
Your best bet is to queue up early and get one of the unreserved seats in the centre.

regarding tours, day tours of the city can be booked on the spot.
Bus tours go from opposite the main station or what I would recommend is a bike tour.
Mikes bike tours is staffed exclusively by native english speakers and they leave from near the main square Marienplatz so I'd go with them. They aim to be an enjoyable tour as much as informative.

malin182

Thanks Munchkin,

Im going during the week so yeah there probably isnt any point in trying to book a table and going from what I've looked into it seems pretty much booked up anyway.

I was looking at Mikes Tours already, seems like the best thing to do, did one in Berlin and it was brilliant.

lecker Hendl

I've gone to Oktoberfest 3 times, and this will be my 4th time this year. I have never booked a table. Great craic.

Marcusm

It's a bit misnamed in that it runs all September but only a few days of October. Be aware that German reunification day is on 3 October and the city more or less shuts down.

dearg lady

Marcusm wrote: »

It's a bit misnamed in that it runs all September but only a few days of October. Be aware that German reunification day is on 3 October and the city more or less shuts down.

It;s the last week in sept, first week in Oct

lecker Hendl

no its not. it's last 2 weeks in sept and first week in October

moved to September way back for warmer temperatures

malin182

Marcusm wrote: »

It's a bit misnamed in that it runs all September but only a few days of October. Be aware that German reunification day is on 3 October and the city more or less shuts down.

Im sure it wont completely shut down if the Oktoberfest is on during that time?

malin182

lecker Hendl wrote: »

I've gone to Oktoberfest 3 times, and this will be my 4th time this year. I have never booked a table. Great craic.

Anything to recommend?

lecker Hendl

malin182 wrote: »

Anything to recommend?

if you want a great atmosphere, I highly recommend the Hofbräu tent.

dearg lady

lecker Hendl wrote: »

no its not. it's last 2 weeks in sept and first week in October

moved to September way back for warmer temperatures

website says last week in sept, first in oct. Well last 8 days in sept if you want to be very picky about it

http://www.oktoberfest.de/en/

malin182

lecker Hendl wrote: »

if you want a great atmosphere, I highly recommend the Hofbräu tent.

Looks good i'll definitely have to check it out. What can you expect at it? Whats the best time to arrive? Most importantly, what amount of money would you expect to go through in a day there?

lecker Hendl

malin182 wrote: »

Looks good i'll definitely have to check it out. What can you expect at it? Whats the best time to arrive? Most importantly, what amount of money would you expect to go through in a day there?

Expect a lot of dancing on tables/benches. Lots of singing. I've lost my voice 2 years in a row by the end of it! It's great chatting to all the differnet nationalities though. There can be queues outside but sometimes you can just walk right in and then either find a table or get one of the barmaid ones to seat you.

I find the last weekend is the best, but this is just me. It's about €9.30 for a Stein/Mass this year, but you'd give the tenner obviously as tips will work in your favour for getting served again. I would spend a good bit each day and also head out at night. Definitely €100+ but I guess this varies from person to person. It's strong enough beer, so I'd pace myself at the start and not horse into it!

I hope you have already booked your accommodation, otherwise you might have a bit of trouble finding somewhere now. We booked ours back in March/April.

lecker Hendl

dearg lady wrote: »

website says last week in sept, first in oct. Well last 8 days in sept if you want to be very picky about it

http://www.oktoberfest.de/en/

ok it's the last 2 weekends in Sept and first one in October. The weekends are the best time to go.