Oktoberfest Munich 2024 (2024)

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What are the dates for Oktoberfest 2024? ›

Okay, we'll help: Oktoberfest 2024 will commence at noon on Saturday September 21st and end on Sunday October 6th, 2024. Each year Oktoberfest begins in September (surprise!) and ends on the first Sunday of October.

There is no admission cost to get into Oktoberfest 2024 or 2025. Entering the festival and the Wiesn is completely free—no tickets whatsoever are required. There is also no admission cost to get into the beer tents. You can just walk right up into a beer tent, no tickets, no fees, no guests lists needed.

It was definitely worth a visit, so many colorful and beautifully decorated tents. Overall, it was an experience that would remain in our memory every October when we see the Oktoberfest sign!! This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Spending one or two days at Oktoberfest is more than enough. Most of the locals join in on the fun for only a day or two and then head back home. Tourists generally stay longer, but to be honest, one can only consume so much beer and wurst!

The Oktoberfest doesn't cost to enter; anyone can wander through the venue without needing a ticket. The reason there are sometimes queues at the entrance is that security personnel check visitors' bags so that everyone at the Oktoberfest can feel safe and relax.

The best German city to celebrate Oktoberfest in is of course Munich. The two-and-a-half-week-long annual beer festival that stretches from September into October is the biggest event of its kind in the world. From Brazil to Bangladesh, there are Oktoberfest imitations to be attended all over the world.

At least from Sundays through Thursdays, you should always be able to find free seats in the tents. The average Oktoberfest visit does not include a table reservation, hence, without one, you're in good company.

Certain times of the day and certain dates of the festival are busier than others resulting in it being harder for you to get a seat (a prerequisite for getting a beer). ➤ Are you planning to attend first thing in the morning? You'll be fine without Oktoberfest tickets. ➤ Attending early on a weekday?

You may be able to pay at some stalls or rides using cards, but you can never count on it. The only thing you can rely on is cash. There are ATMs at the fair grounds as well as in all big tents. However, most of them aren't operated by banks and come with ridiculous charges.

The potential dangers of festivals

Dehydration and hangovers: The diuretic effect of alcohol can lead to dehydration, causing symptoms like fatigue, dizziness and dry mouth, while hangovers, characterised by headaches, nausea and confusion, are a common aftermath of binge drinking.

How safe is Oktoberfest Munich? ›

The festival grounds are fenced off and a security service checks visitors at the entrances, supported by the police. The entire Theresienwiese is monitored by more than 50 cameras. There is also a loudspeaker system that reaches the entire festival area.

Since the event originated in Munich, the city naturally hogs the spotlight. Berlin, however, is much less crowded and more affordable than the Bavarian capital. Going to Berlin for Oktoberfest means immersing yourself in German culture, cuisine and overall fun that's hard to replicate anywhere else.

The distance between Oktoberfest, Munich and Munich is 2 km.

About 6 million people attend the Oktoberfest each year. Although for all days everything is very convivial, there are times when it is a bit quieter and cozier at the biggest Volksfest in the world – and days when there's particularly lots going on.

Officially, Oktoberfest is located at Theresienwiese, which is part of the Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt borough. Staying in any hotel here will put you in close distance to the Oktoberfest grounds, and also close to a lot of fun action in Munich.