Munich Octoberfest

The Munich Oktoberfest is the world’s largest folk festival, attracting over six million visitors every year. It takes place in Munich in late September at the Theresienwiese (Therese’s Meadow). The origin of the festival goes back to the wedding celebration of Prince Ludwig I and his bride, Therese, in 1810, which is why the Oktoberfest grounds are called the Theresienwiese. Ludwig the I was the grandfather of Ludwig II, "the fairytale king" famous for having built the Neuschwanstein castle, 90 mins. South of Munich.

The Oktoberfest always begins on the 2nd to last Saturday in September and ends 16 days later on the first Sunday in October, unless, the holiday for German Re-unification (1989) on October 3rd is on a Monday, which is the case this year, making  the fest  one day longer than usual!

In 2011 it is from September 17th through October 3rd.

To get there from the city center, take the U4/U5 to Theresienwiese or U3/U6 to Goetheplatz or any S-bahn to Hackerbrücke and then just follow everyone else.

For budget accommodation during the Munich Oktoberfest we suggest you visit www.oktoberfest-beds.com