Aside from a short stopover in Frankfurt, I have never visited Germany so I have decided to make it my next trip in September due to a cheap flight I found. I will be flying into Berlin and then back home from Munich. How should one spend about 2 weeks on the ground there? I enjoy big cities, food and natural scenery.

Ideally, I don't want to change cities every 2 days either. Also, my time in Munich will coincide with the start of Oktoberfest. Is it enjoyable if you're traveling by yourself? I looked into it a bit and it might be awkward to be seated at a table full of strangers.

How frequent would you like to change cities if not every 2 days?

If every 3 days than you'll have time for 4 cities including Berlin and Munich, that means you need to find only 2 other cities. Actually since you're getting your big city fix from Berlin and Munich you'd better choose some natural scenery and smaller towns for these 2 extra stops. I'd pick these places more or less between Berlin and Munich.

You could stay in Dresden and day a daytrip to the Saxon Switzerland or stop somewhere in Thuringia(aka the Green Heart of Germany). In addition you could stop in Nuremburg(Nürnberg).

" Is it enjoyable if you're traveling by yourself? I looked into it a bit and it might be awkward to be seated at a table full of strangers.'

That is of course entirely personal. Have you ever been to similar large public events alone? Did you enjoy it or not? Oktoberfest will be no different.

If you find it awkward to sit next to other people, well sitting in the beer tents is not the only thing you can do in Oktoberfest(although it would be a pity to miss that, especially if you like beer). You can try the funfair rides, the Teufelsrad(Devils Wheel) is tons of fun even if you're only watching it! If you be there in the beginning you can watch the street parade of people in traditional clothing on Sunday.

https://www.annees-de-pelerinage.com...erfest-munich/

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https://wiesnkini.de/en/magazine/okt...u-should-know/

We have met so many friendly people at Octoberfest. You just go to the Hofbrau tent to the standing tables for your first drink, then it will be easy. They are no reservation and the party crowd.
Munich is great and the BMW tour in English is well worth it. Museums, churches, food is all great. Go south towards Garmsich and enjoy the most beautiful part of Germany imo.
We are going to Berlin for the first time in May. We have explored most everything else. Public transportation is great.

Hi mcbg1,

I treated my nephew to an Oktoberfest trip twice. The first time, he was on his own and had a great time... as Macross says, people are friendly. The second time, I did 2 things that made his experience much much more fun. The first thing was that I booked a tour for the two of us for the O'fest with Mike's Bike Tours. It was pricey, but it included a historical tour of the grounds, beer, and a meal. There were 8 people total on the tour, and they were a great and friendly group; we spent about 3 or 4 hours in the afternoon overall enjoying the atmosphere. The second thing I did was join a Facebook group (Oktoberfest in Munich) where people who have bought a whole table of reservations may want to sell one or two seats at the table. I found an evening seat for him, and he said everyone at the table was fun and friendly.

So there are a few things you can do if you'd like to have a contact while at the Fest. I can tell you that people are just amazingly warm and friendly...it's just like the biggest wedding celebration in the world, where you are with thousands of your closest friends �� (which of course it actually is!).

Have fun as you plan!

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