How long should I stay at Oktoberfest?
Most people like to enjoy two days at the Oktoberfest fairgrounds and beerhalls in Munich. Our weekend accommodation packages stay in Munich from Friday to Monday giving you at least two days at Oktoberfest. This will give you more than enough time to experience some different beer tents as well as the other Oktoberfest attractions and check out Munich’s historic town centre. Of course the festival continues for two whole weeks so staying for more than three days is a popular and well-rewarded option!
When is the best period to visit Oktoberfest?
No matter which period you attend you are in for an absolute treat, although there are some subtle differences.
The Oktoberfest Opening Weekend is certainly a major highlight of the festival with the head brewer ceremoniously tapping open the first keg in the beerhalls at midday on Saturday. The anticipation in the lead up makes that first stein taste all the better!
The Opening Weekend is more expensive across the board due to it being very popular with tourists. As such, the locals tend to prefer for the Middle Weekend and Closing Ceremony Weekend, plus mid-week days, as it offers just as much excitement but a much more authentic Oktoberfest experience.
Unlike the Opening Weekend where the beerhalls don't start operating until Saturday afternoon and tourist levels are at their heaving peak, at the Middle & Closing Weekends the beerhalls & Oktoberfest fairgrounds are in action from the minute you arrive in Munich.
Being the grand finale to the event, the true beerfest atmosphere is at its peak during the Closing Weekend. This is the biggest celebration of the year as the Bavarians come out in force see out the summer in style!
Can I reserve a table with Fanatics?
The beer tents have a mixture of reserved and non-reserved tables and reserved tables are typically booked by local families and corporates. We base ourselves in the general admission areas of the beer tents and get everyone in with plenty of time to get set up for the day. Rest assured Fanatics are the leader in organising the biggest and best party areas in the beerhalls, all you need to worry about is getting yourself to Munich and we take care of your Oktoberfest!
If you would like to book your own table for an afternoon of the festival details can be found HERE.
Can I share accommodation with my mates?
Of course! You can either book together on the same invoice and we'll group you together; or if you’d prefer to book separately & still share a hostel or hotel room with your friends just email us at [emailprotected] with everyone’s names and we’ll link your bookings and allocate you together in the same room (make sure everyone's booked the same size dorm room).
Where are the hostels and hotel located?
Our Munich hostels and hotel are located in the heart of the city. The 4 You Hostel and the Ibis hotel are a short walk from Munich’s main train station and the Oktoberfest grounds. Haus International hostel is just 2.4km north of Munich’s old town centre - just 4 stops from Oktoberfest on the Munich Metro (tickets included in your package).
Can I book extra nights?
Extra nights are available at our hotel, simply select the dates you would like to arrive and depart when making you booking. At our hostels you can either select extra nights when making your booking or contact our office at [emailprotected]
What do I need to bring with me?
We’d advise you to only bring along what you’re going to need while at Oktoberfest. Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll need:
Clothes:
- While days are usually warm, evenings do get cool so bring along a variety of clothing for warm, cool &/or rainy weather.
- Closed shoes - those steins do break occasionally!
Essentials:
- Passport (a visa is not required for Aussies & Kiwis)
- Travel insurance documents - contact us if you’d like information on purchasing travel insurance
- Some Euros in cash
- Towel
How do I get from Munich Airport to Fanatics accommodation?
Munich's metro system (the S-Bahn & U-Bahn) operates from Munich Airport directly to Munich's main train station (Munich Hauptbahnhof) located in the city centre. Upon arrival at the airport, purchase a day ticket ("Single-Tageskarte") for €10.40 per person (or €18.80 for groups of 2-5 persons "Partner-Tageskarte"). This entitles you to travel from the airport to the city centre and within easy reach of Fanatics various accommodations. This ticket also allows unlimited travel on public transport around the city for the whole day till 5am. Buying a one way ticket costs €9.60 so the day ticket above is well worth while.
Details for getting from Munich's main train station (Munich Hauptbahnhof) to your specific Fanatics accommodation will be on our tour website three weeks prior to the festival. All our accommodation is located within easy reach of the city centre.
Is there anything I need to know before I come to maximise the trip?
All tour information is on our website and will be on our tour notice boards during the festival. We also have a Facabook event page whoch is the perfect place to link up with other people coming along on tour or ask our crew any questions you have about the festival.
If booking for more than one person what is the best way to pay?
Getting a group along to Oktoberfest? You can either make your booking together on one invoice by paying the deposit payment on one card and then making balance payments on as many different cards as you like, or you can simply make individual bookings and then email us at [emailprotected] and we will link your booking invoices together.
When is final payment due?
Final payments are due six weeks before the tour. When making your booking you can either pay the full balance or deposit amount. Bookings made within six weeks of the tour require full payment when booking.
How can I make my final payment?
Payments can be made online or by calling one of our offices. To pay online simply sign in at the top of this page and then go to 'My Invoices' and 'Pay'. Part payments can be made using multiple cards. Contact us to pay over the phone.
