Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

Oktoberfest 🍻 has a history of hundreds of years and is a very important local festival. You can do as the Romans do, wear Bavarian 💃 traditional costumes, throw yourself into the party, really high

🍺 Every fall, Munich, Germany, becomes a paradise for beer lovers all over the world as it hosts the world's most famous beer festival, Oktoberfest! Whether you are a beer lover or want to experience German culture, this festival is not to be missed. Today, Xiao Ou will introduce the 2024 Oktoberfest in detail, and take you to feel the festive atmosphere in advance!

📅 Event date
The 2024 Oktoberfest will officially open on September 21 and last until October 6 for a total of 16 days.

📍 Event location
The event took place in Munich's Theresienwiese, a large square in the heart of the city, within walking distance of Munich's central train station, making it very accessible.

I feel that this year's beer festival is better than last year's weather, not so cold, and even a little hot in the sun, suitable for drinking a cup of cold beer 🍺

tips:

Try not to bring a bag to the venue, or only bring a small shoulder bag, otherwise access bags are expensive and time-consuming, and there will be security checks. Tents are usually open from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., and until midnight on weekends.

If you do not book a tent seat, you can go to see in the morning, there are not many people, but you can still feel the atmosphere very well. Usually every Tuesday during Oktoberfest is Family Day, and there are some extra discounts.

By the way, there will be a traditional outdoor concert on the 24th, with all tent bands playing 🪗 at 11am at the same time. The concert is free to all

🍺 Oktoberfest highlights
Traditional tent experience ⛺ : The Oktoberfest features 14 large and 20 small beer tents, each with a different theme and special features, such as the famous Hofbrau tent, Paulaner tent and others. Here you can taste the traditional brews of the major Munich breweries

🍖 Enjoy the food: In addition to beer, you can also enjoy traditional German food, such as roast pork knuckle, bratwurst, salty pretzels, roast chicken and so on. The perfect combination of food and beer!

👗 Traditional dress
During Oktoberfest, you will see many people wearing traditional Bavarian dress - leather pants for men and beautiful German dresses for women, which is not only a respect for tradition, but also a special feature of the festival

🎠 amusement facilities
In addition to beer and food, there are a variety of rides for the whole family, including Ferris wheels, carousels, jump machines, etc., so that you can feel the diversity of the festival in a joyful atmosphere

🎷 Music and performance
Each tent will have a Bavarian folk band playing live traditional music, everyone can dance and sing along with the music in a lively atmosphere, this highly interactive experience will let you immerse in the carnival of the festival

🥨 Useful Tips
🎫 Book in advance: Oktoberfest is very popular, especially on weekends and in the evenings, so it is recommended to book your beer tent online in advance.
💰 Method of payment: The consumption at Oktoberfest is mainly cash, it is recommended to prepare enough cash in euros.

🚗 Transportation: Subway or you can ask me to charter a bus to save time and worry
👗 What to wear: If you want to fully get into the holiday spirit, consider buying or renting a traditional Bavarian outfit. There are many shops in Munich that specialize in selling or renting these clothes.