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Munich for Oktoberfest 2024
Posted on 10/10/23 at 12:37 pm
Posted on 10/10/23 at 12:37 pm
The wife and I are starting to plan 2024 Oktoberfest in Munich with another couple. Going to fly United directly to Munich for 3-4 nights, then train to either Paris, Zurich, or Prague for a couple of nights before flying home. Booked a Courtyard in Munich next to the festivities. Has anyone been or have any tips/knowledge/advice?
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Posted on 10/10/23 at 12:46 pm to BhamBama
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then train to either Paris, Zurich, or Prague
Why so far? Why not stay in Germany or Austria. Lots to see and do.
Def pick Paris or Prague over Zurich though.
I have a friend that lived in Germany for years and he said it was an amazing experience to do once but he didn't want to do Munich Oktoberfest after that one time. Shitshow is an understatement of the century, but just go in knowing it and have fun. Having a hotel within walking distance would be amazing.
Posted on 10/10/23 at 1:41 pm to BhamBama
There is more than enough to do do in Munich to keep you and the wife busy besides the typical Oktoberfest activities.
The BMW museum, Dachau, Residenzmuseum, and the Nymphenburg Palace are few places that I recommend.
If you get the chance, go and stay a day or two in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Only a couple hour drive from Munich and the scenery is absolutely beautiful.
The BMW museum, Dachau, Residenzmuseum, and the Nymphenburg Palace are few places that I recommend.
If you get the chance, go and stay a day or two in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Only a couple hour drive from Munich and the scenery is absolutely beautiful.
Posted on 10/10/23 at 2:07 pm to BhamBama
Bring plenty of money, Oktoberfest is expensive. If it's available, stop in at the "Alte Wiesen", it's like Oktoberfest used to be. Go early and get a good spot in a beer tent and let yourself be overwhelmed by the noise and atmosphere of a couple of thousand drunk people in a tent. Don't drink every time the "eins, zwei, gsuffa" refrain is played. Pace yourself. I worked in Munich 26 years and can attest: it's easy to lose control at Oktoberfest. I know EMT's and police who worked it (it's kind of a right of passage for them), and the stories I've heard from them are pretty wild. Don't want to be too negative here, but a lot of unpleasant things happen there - drunks fondling women, fights fueled by the beer, pickpockets. Just keep your wits about you. You'll probably meet cool people from around the world and make some close friends for a couple of hours. If the weather is like it is this year, it will be beautiful.
As for other things, with your time schedule, you can see Salzburg and Innsbrück easily. Maybe Prague, but you can experience so much more remaining in a closer geographical area. If you have any questions, just ask on this thread and I'll try to help. I live 40 miles away.
As for other things, with your time schedule, you can see Salzburg and Innsbrück easily. Maybe Prague, but you can experience so much more remaining in a closer geographical area. If you have any questions, just ask on this thread and I'll try to help. I live 40 miles away.
Posted on 10/10/23 at 2:45 pm to BhamBama
I did a similar trip but no Oktoberfest. Flew into Munich for a few days. Went to Innsbruck for a couple days because I did a semester there. Then onto Zurich and Paris to fly home after a few days.
Posted on 10/10/23 at 3:11 pm to BhamBama
Just came back from a 12 day vacation in Germany and Budapest. Started in Berlin, then to Munich for oktoberfest, Nuremburg, ended the trip in budapest.
For oktoberfest- be sure to reserve your tables in advance if you want to gurantee a spot for a particular tent at night. During the day I didnt have a problem tent hopping and exploring the fest. In the afternoon/night is when the tents were all packed. If you didnt have a reservation finding a seat, even for a small group, was tough. We had tickets to the Paulaner tent the night we went. There was twenty of us so we had multiple tables and were really close to each other. Was really fun. Went back the next day solo and made friends in all the tents I went to. Was much easier to move around especically at night.
Augustiner- everyones favorite beer. was really good.
Hacker-pschorr was another pretty tent. "Heavens of the Bavaria". Beer is ok but the inside views were awesome.
CASH ONLY
Do not wear a costume, costume lederhosen/dirndl, or a T-shirt version. Better off wearing normal clothes over that. I advised a friend to not wear an amimal halloween costume and he was actually denied entry to one of the tents.. He goes to the souviner shop and buys a t-shirt lederhosen. The bouncer was just as furious than before but eventually let him in. There are places to rent real dirndls and lederhosen second hand if you want to be festive but not pay outright for a set.
Dont sleep on Budapest. bunch of night life, and history.
One of our days was spent at the thermal pools. Not only were the thermal pools relaxing, but ventured into the hot saunas and cold pools as well. They offer massages and they werent badly priced. I opted for the beer bath jacuzzi instead, $45 for 45 minutes plus unlimited
self pour draft beer.lol... sign me up.
For oktoberfest- be sure to reserve your tables in advance if you want to gurantee a spot for a particular tent at night. During the day I didnt have a problem tent hopping and exploring the fest. In the afternoon/night is when the tents were all packed. If you didnt have a reservation finding a seat, even for a small group, was tough. We had tickets to the Paulaner tent the night we went. There was twenty of us so we had multiple tables and were really close to each other. Was really fun. Went back the next day solo and made friends in all the tents I went to. Was much easier to move around especically at night.
Augustiner- everyones favorite beer. was really good.
Hacker-pschorr was another pretty tent. "Heavens of the Bavaria". Beer is ok but the inside views were awesome.
CASH ONLY
Do not wear a costume, costume lederhosen/dirndl, or a T-shirt version. Better off wearing normal clothes over that. I advised a friend to not wear an amimal halloween costume and he was actually denied entry to one of the tents.. He goes to the souviner shop and buys a t-shirt lederhosen. The bouncer was just as furious than before but eventually let him in. There are places to rent real dirndls and lederhosen second hand if you want to be festive but not pay outright for a set.
Dont sleep on Budapest. bunch of night life, and history.
One of our days was spent at the thermal pools. Not only were the thermal pools relaxing, but ventured into the hot saunas and cold pools as well. They offer massages and they werent badly priced. I opted for the beer bath jacuzzi instead, $45 for 45 minutes plus unlimited
self pour draft beer.lol... sign me up.
Posted on 10/11/23 at 3:42 am to BhamBama
Oktoberfest was a good time. Definitely bring a lot of cash. One day was fine with us, but we were there for 10 hours.
I’d definitely recommend Salzburg and Budapest if you’re interested. Beautiful cities. Vienna has a lot of history as well if you’re into that kind of stuff
I’d definitely recommend Salzburg and Budapest if you’re interested. Beautiful cities. Vienna has a lot of history as well if you’re into that kind of stuff
Posted on 10/11/23 at 9:24 am to BhamBama
I've been to Munich 8 times and Oktoberfest 7, the last time was last year. Lots to do and see. The tables inside are for reservations only during the weekend and at nights. But you can luck out and find a seat or two. The outside tables are first come first serve.
Hopefully the weather is great. Nothing beats sitting outside meeting new people and drinking beer. Last year sucked a little. Overcast, chilly and rainy most days.
I've always taken side trips when I've been to Oktoberfest. One time I went to Paris for 3 days and the next time went to Rome for 3 days.
Last year the wife and I went to Lindau (2 hour train ride from Munich) for a day and went to Salzburg (2 hour train ride in the opposite direction). Both fantastic day trips. I've stayed in AirBnBs as well as hotels. Really up to you.
Bring cash. Make sure to walk around and take in all the sites. There are a ton of tents, but try to see as many of them as you can. And of course, ride some of the rides. They are excellent.
Hopefully the weather is great. Nothing beats sitting outside meeting new people and drinking beer. Last year sucked a little. Overcast, chilly and rainy most days.
I've always taken side trips when I've been to Oktoberfest. One time I went to Paris for 3 days and the next time went to Rome for 3 days.
Last year the wife and I went to Lindau (2 hour train ride from Munich) for a day and went to Salzburg (2 hour train ride in the opposite direction). Both fantastic day trips. I've stayed in AirBnBs as well as hotels. Really up to you.
Bring cash. Make sure to walk around and take in all the sites. There are a ton of tents, but try to see as many of them as you can. And of course, ride some of the rides. They are excellent.
Posted on 10/13/23 at 6:27 am to BhamBama
If you fly into Munich you’re only a couple hour drive from Salzburg. Austria has an amazing countryside.
Posted on 10/17/23 at 2:58 am to BhamBama
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he wife and I are starting to plan 2024 Oktoberfest in Munich with another couple. Going to fly United directly to Munich for 3-4 nights, then train to either Paris, Zurich, or Prague for a couple of nights before flying home. Booked a Courtyard in Munich next to the festivities. Has anyone been or have any tips/knowledge/advice?
When I went to Munich we left on train to Switzerland and spent a few days there. You can get a cheap flight from Zurich to Paris if you want to do both.
Posted on 10/17/23 at 7:19 am to BhamBama
1. Don’t underestimate time and distances involved in getting from city to city.
2. If at all possible, add days to your trip and try a minimum of 3-4 nites per city.
3. Check out Italy.
Check out Rome2Rio for a quick way to gauge travel times
LINK https://www.rome2rio.com
2. If at all possible, add days to your trip and try a minimum of 3-4 nites per city.
3. Check out Italy.
Check out Rome2Rio for a quick way to gauge travel times
LINK https://www.rome2rio.com
Posted on 10/17/23 at 9:30 am to BhamBama
Prague is an amazing city. Would always pick it over Paris for many reasons. But this Austria tour idea also sounds good. Salzburg and Graz are very charming and beautiful. I'm sure you'll have a great time no matter what you decide.
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