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. Activities like carnival rides in the fair grounds would be more suitable for children.
You don't have to dress up, but we definitely recommend it. You will probably feel pretty left out if you don't wear a Dirndl or Lederhosen, as the vast majority of festival goers will be in costume. Many locals and visitors of all ages, from all over the world, will don the traditional Tracht. Read more about how to dress for Oktoberfest on our blog. This is an easy walk from your hotel.
This ain't our first Oktoberfest. After years and years of taking groups to Munich for the celebrations, we've put together a pretty epic infographic detailing out all the do's and don'ts of how to have an awesome time at Oktoberfest: View the full Oktoberfest infographic here.
You won't have much problem in Munich if you can't speak German. Most Germans started learning English in school as early as age 10, if not before. A large majority of Germans under the age of 50 know enough English to hold a conversation or give you directions. You will also notice that a lot of the major tourist spots will be outfitted with English-language signage.
You may hear English announcments in train stations, and most busy food stands, beer tents, and restaurants offer menus in English as well as German. But it doesn't hurt to learn some basics!
We've compiled 16 German phrases and Oktoberfest sayings that you should learn on our blog. Within Oktoberfest grounds, it varies. In this case you do not need to give extra tip, or just if you think the service was extraordinary. If tip is not included, the waitress will tell you what the tip is. And yes, giving a bit of extra tip will ensure that the waitress will always serve you in time and in quality.
Oktoberfest has a ton of delicious foods to try. The slow-roasted, butterbasted chicken is irresistible after a few beverages. Freshly-baked and doughy, salt-strewn pretzels are delicious and extremely popular. Also expect to sample traditional sausages and the seemingly endless dessert options available at Oktoberfest. Read more about must-try Oktoberfest foods on our blog. There are enough facilities in the tents. But in a tent with thousands of people drinking thousands of liters of beer there also is a clear need for these!
For men, this usually means a wait between 5 and 10 minutes in the line. For women, this usually means a wait between 10 and 20 minutes in the line.
It starts at 10am and lasts about 3 hours. More than 7, performers will participate along the 7 kilometer 5 mile parade route. Have you ever been to Oktoberfest Munich? Plagued by a chronic case of curiosity, Jeff Flowers is just a dude that annoys everyone around him with his loquacious goofiness.
From beer to home living, Jeff is just trying to hack his way through life and write a few notes about it along the way. You can follow his ramblings here, or listen to him complain about Austin traffic on Twitter at Bukowsky. Nice and well summarized read! Was there in while stationed in Augsburg and really enjoyed the Beer tents and the dancing and musics and more especially the Oktoberfest Beer. Would love to go back for a visit but, I am getting too old I will be 73 in October 26 this year.
The same old hashed out history on every site and very little of the history of the bands and music. This one is no exception. Very disappointing as music is nearly as important as the beer. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Toggle navigation Learn Call Call Jeff Flowers on October 6, 6 Comments. About Our Team Plagued by a chronic case of curiosity, Jeff Flowers is just a dude that annoys everyone around him with his loquacious goofiness.
Comments Hi! The weather surely played a role in moving the dates, which in Munich at the end of September often provides a pleasant, mild Indian summer — true Oktoberfest weather, in fact! On the more traditional "Oide Wiesn" the atmosphere is rather cosy away from the riot of the real Oktoberfest. Originally it was planned in as a unique event for the th anniversary of the Oktoberfest, but since that time it is located in the northwestern part of the Theresienwiese.
In it will take place, every 4 years it has to give way in favor of the Bavarian Central Agricultural Festival "Bayerisches Landwirtschaftsfest" this will be the case again in Until when do you get beer? How long does the music play? Where is the nearest ATM, police or first aid station? When are the traditional processions?
Are there any special concerts in the marquees? Can I take bags and prams with me on the Oktoberfest? Where do beer and chicken taste the best? How much do you pay for one beer?
Every Oktoberfest visitor should know that! OKtoberfest Map. Photo: Sebastian Lehner. When is Oktoberfest ? The th Oktoberfest in will take place from September 17 until October 3. The th Oktoberfest will take place from How to get to the Wiesn and much more information about the fifth and most beautiful Munich season - everything important at a glance!
How the Oktoberfest will start in The traditional Oktoberfest tapping is scheduled for Saturday, September 17, at 12 noon. Where is the Oktoberfest in Munich? Gallery: The highlights of the Oktoberfest.
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