The Munich Oktoberfest (Munich Beerfest) is one of the most famous events and the world’s largest fair. Oktoberfest 2016 will be no exception. With some six million people attending every year, it is an important part of Bavarian culture. Think Disneyland for adults. Think must do!
Munich’s Oktoberfest began life as a wedding for the Bavarian crown prince Ludwig to princess Therese from Saxony-Hildburghausen (hence the name of the Theresienwiese) on October 12, 1810 and attended by the local community. Today the Munich Beerfest traditionally takes place during the sixteen days up to and including the first Sunday in October with Oktoberfest 2016 starting on Saturday, 17th September until Monday the 3rd of October.
Future Oktoberfests
Oktoberfest 2016 : September 17 to October 3
Oktoberfest 2017 : September 23 to October 8
Oktoberfest 2018 : September 22 to October 7
Oktoberfest 2019 : September 21 to October 6
One of the easiest ways to enjoy Oktoberfest is to join one of the many Oktoberfest Tours on offer. With your accommodation and transport taken care of all there is for you to do is to enjoy Oktoberfest 2016.
Getting to Munich for Oktoberfest
With literally millions of people turning up for Oktoberfest, Munich becomes a very busy place. Even though Munich is a major tourist destination and European transport hub, available accommodation and flights become non-existent prior to the opening day of Oktoberfest.
