Munich Oktoberfest 2020
May 20th, 2019, 03:47 AM
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Sorry, my comment re. trying out the different tents was a bit confused.
I did not really mean the brands or types of beer but the "style" of or the vibe in the different tents.
Most people who visited me during Oktoberfest thought they could just pop in into different tents - if only because they thought there must always be empty seats in tents that can seat 5K or more people. But on sunny weekends, all tents will fill up by 12noon. With lines outside as early as 9am.
It can be different on rainy days when many locals from Munich and the surrounding Oberbayern district decide spontanously not to go as planned.
And, correct, esp. after 5pm, many tents have solidely reserved booths and tables for company "receptions". That's why it's even harder or impossible to get into a tent in the evening hours. But you can always get lucky. Or not.
I did not really mean the brands or types of beer but the "style" of or the vibe in the different tents.
Most people who visited me during Oktoberfest thought they could just pop in into different tents - if only because they thought there must always be empty seats in tents that can seat 5K or more people. But on sunny weekends, all tents will fill up by 12noon. With lines outside as early as 9am.
It can be different on rainy days when many locals from Munich and the surrounding Oberbayern district decide spontanously not to go as planned.
And, correct, esp. after 5pm, many tents have solidely reserved booths and tables for company "receptions". That's why it's even harder or impossible to get into a tent in the evening hours. But you can always get lucky. Or not.
May 20th, 2019, 04:02 AM
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Good info swadav and cowboy. Cowboy, we love Augustiner beer also. We like the Munich beerhalls best also. They also serve great food at Oktoberfest. If you are a couple they squeezed us into a table in the evening at the fish tent. You can get other food but the smoked fish is the big draw for many. You have plenty of time to get a hotel. We booked early for Christmas and got a good deal for Munich and our apartment for Christmas. We like walking from tent to tent in the early part of the day but for entertainment, Hofbrau can't be beaten.
May 31st, 2019, 02:54 AM
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Hi kgveteran,
I live in Garmisch and hosted my nephew for the O'fest 2 years ago and will do it again this year.
The first time, it was last minute, but I found 2 rooms in Freising by the airport (about 40 minutes by S-Bahn or 30 minutes by regional train into central Munich) for about 150€ per night each. This year, I looked early and found an aparthotel near the Olympia shopping mall (about 30 minutes by S-Bahn to central Munich) for 700€ for 7 nights. When he told me he'd prefer a hotel, I had to do some digging -- hotels in central Munich had already rocketed up to 700€ per night, and up. I did finally find a good option, a hotel, actually a brewpub, in the Hadern section of Munich (about 20 minutes by U-bahn and walking from central Munich) for about 150€ per night. I did my search using hotels.com and then poring over maps and transport lines.
Since you are so early, I don't think you'll have any problems finding good options. I do think you should start looking in late October, as soon as this year's Fest is over.
Have fun as you plan!
s
I live in Garmisch and hosted my nephew for the O'fest 2 years ago and will do it again this year.
The first time, it was last minute, but I found 2 rooms in Freising by the airport (about 40 minutes by S-Bahn or 30 minutes by regional train into central Munich) for about 150€ per night each. This year, I looked early and found an aparthotel near the Olympia shopping mall (about 30 minutes by S-Bahn to central Munich) for 700€ for 7 nights. When he told me he'd prefer a hotel, I had to do some digging -- hotels in central Munich had already rocketed up to 700€ per night, and up. I did finally find a good option, a hotel, actually a brewpub, in the Hadern section of Munich (about 20 minutes by U-bahn and walking from central Munich) for about 150€ per night. I did my search using hotels.com and then poring over maps and transport lines.
Since you are so early, I don't think you'll have any problems finding good options. I do think you should start looking in late October, as soon as this year's Fest is over.
Have fun as you plan!
s
thanks so much for your experience and sharing your view from a resident of Germany’s point of view :0)
May 31st, 2019, 03:50 AM
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Well kg, here is my opinion and only mine: GO!!!!!!!!!!!! if you can.
I went twice, the first by myself and the second I, along with three friends. Had a great time, each time, and I was in my 60's. The first visit, on the first day, I soon made friends with my table mates. Had such a great time that I attended the second year with younger friends. I had a hotel the first year, and stayed in Ingolstadt, the second visit, from which we trained to Munich. (Had a party on the train going home and we did not even have seats.) The second year, the 4 of us were adopted by a table of New Zealanders. My friend even made a video of the experience. Sure, people over indulge (I did), but they are a happy lot.
At least if you go and hate it, you will can cross that experience off your bucket list! But I think you will decide that you went to a party without your wife, you had a great time and she was not there asking "when can we leave?" My only request is, "may I invite myself along?"
Huggy
I went twice, the first by myself and the second I, along with three friends. Had a great time, each time, and I was in my 60's. The first visit, on the first day, I soon made friends with my table mates. Had such a great time that I attended the second year with younger friends. I had a hotel the first year, and stayed in Ingolstadt, the second visit, from which we trained to Munich. (Had a party on the train going home and we did not even have seats.) The second year, the 4 of us were adopted by a table of New Zealanders. My friend even made a video of the experience. Sure, people over indulge (I did), but they are a happy lot.
At least if you go and hate it, you will can cross that experience off your bucket list! But I think you will decide that you went to a party without your wife, you had a great time and she was not there asking "when can we leave?" My only request is, "may I invite myself along?"
Huggy
Jun 3rd, 2019, 05:06 AM
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There is no right or wrong answer. Aside from environmental considerations, there are pros and cons to each.
Rail travel allows you to see the countryside, travel with more comfort, and possibly begin and end in central cities if that is desirable. Besides the potentially longer travel time to and from airports, the processing time (security, luggage, boarding windows, etc.) may eat up some of the time saving you get by flying.
If I were already at the airport in Paris, I would continue on by air. Otherwise, it may depend on schedules and whether or not saving a couple of hours would make a difference in my overall trip.
Rail travel allows you to see the countryside, travel with more comfort, and possibly begin and end in central cities if that is desirable. Besides the potentially longer travel time to and from airports, the processing time (security, luggage, boarding windows, etc.) may eat up some of the time saving you get by flying.
If I were already at the airport in Paris, I would continue on by air. Otherwise, it may depend on schedules and whether or not saving a couple of hours would make a difference in my overall trip.
Jun 3rd, 2019, 06:03 AM
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Hi again,
There is an extremely popular, once daily, 0 changes train that links Paris and Munich -- I would get that one if at all possible. If you decide to take that one, get your tickets early, as it'll be very busy and you'll want reservations. Think about 92 days early.
I've done both, as I visit Paris pretty often. I far prefer the train -- city to city, fun, relax at your seat with champagne, etc. The timing is about the same once you factor in getting to/from the airport (about 45 minutes each city), security lines, waiting for luggage, etc. And the environmental factors are for me huge.
Have fun!
s
There is an extremely popular, once daily, 0 changes train that links Paris and Munich -- I would get that one if at all possible. If you decide to take that one, get your tickets early, as it'll be very busy and you'll want reservations. Think about 92 days early.
I've done both, as I visit Paris pretty often. I far prefer the train -- city to city, fun, relax at your seat with champagne, etc. The timing is about the same once you factor in getting to/from the airport (about 45 minutes each city), security lines, waiting for luggage, etc. And the environmental factors are for me huge.
Have fun!
s
