Munich Oktoberfest

The World-Famous Munich Beerfest

Munich Oktoberfest - Hotel, Dorms, Camping Accommodation & Tours
Oktoberfest 2025 will run from Saturday, 20th of September to Sunday, 5th of October. Book hotel accommodation now at 2024 prices

PP Travel can look after all your accommodation and reservation needs throughout the entire 16 days of Oktoberfest 2025. The Oktoberfest is the biggest party of its kind in Europe.

Hotel Accommodation
We can assist you with hotel accommodation within a short walk from the main entrance to the Oktoberfest. Scroll down this page for more information on accommodation that will have you just 200 metres from the main entrance to the Oktoberfest .... Maybe 300 metres on the way home.

Oktoberfest Table Reservations
If you are after information on table reservations for the Oktoberfest, you should contact our fantastic Munich based reservation partners Oktoberfest Reservation (oktoberfestreservation.com)

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Munich Oktoberfest FAQ's

# What is the Munich Oktoberfest?

The Munich Oktoberfest is by far the biggest party or event of its kind in Europe. Every year a huge non-descript park in the middle of Munich called the Theresenwiese (known locally as the Wies'n) is transformed into a massive fun fair party.

Half of the Wies'n is covered by some amazing rides, side shows, food stalls and schnapps tents. The other half boasts 14 beerhalls. Like everything about the Oktoberfest, the beerhalls or tents are big with the smallest (Fischer-Vroni) seating 3000+ people to the largest (Winzerer Fahndl) seating 8000+ people inside and 2000+ in their outside beergarden area.

Tents are owned by local breweries (Augustiner-Brau) or by local restaurateur individuals or families. Ownership of can date back through generations.

Seated at tables you are served steins (1 litre jugs) of the local brew by the waitresses/waiters, entertained by oompah bands...the atmosphere is fantastic. The Oktoberfest usually finishes on the first Sunday in October. It normally runs for 16 days straight beginning at noon on the 3rd Saturday in September. In 2025 the Oktoberfest will run from Saturday, 20 of September to Sunday, 5 October.

Its history is simple, back in 1810 Crown Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese of Saxon and a huge celebration party was thrown in the Wies'n. It was such a success they decided to repeat it the next year and so on.

Now over 6 million people go to the Oktoberfest and consume over one million gallons of beer. It is free to enter the fest grounds and beerhalls - unfortunately, you have to pay for your beer!Close

# When does the Munich Oktoberfest Beer Festival take place

Oktoberfest always kicks off on the second last Saturday of September at precisely noon when Munich's mayor taps the first keg at the Schottenhamel Tent, yelling "O'zapft is" (It's open). Many visitors will arrive well before noon (they start arriving as early as 7am) so as to experience the build-up in atmosphere of the event and to secure good seats.

The Oktoberfest then runs for two weeks and concludes on the first Sunday of October. This is always the case unless there happens to fall a public Holiday (Reunification Day) on the Monday or Tuesday after the first Sunday of October, in which case the Oktoberfest may be extended for one or two days.

Munich Oktoberfest Hours of Operation

The beer tents are open for visitors to quench their thirst during the following hours.
Opening day 12.00 noon - 10.30 pm
Weekdays 10.00 am - 10.30 pm
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 09.00 am - 10.30 pm
Exceptions: The Kafers Wiesnschanke operates until 12.30am and the 'Weinzelt' operates until 1.00 am

Dates for the Munich Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest 2025 Dates - Midday Saturday 20th of September through until 10.30pm on Sunday 5th of October.
Oktoberfest 2026 Dates - Midday Saturday 19th of September through until 10.30pm on Sunday 3rd of October.Close

# What tours does PP Travel offer to the Munich Oktoberfest?

There are a wide variety of options for you to choose from;

Tent, Glamping or Dorm at Campingplatz Thalkirchen
We are setup at the famous Campingplatz Thalkirchen for the entire Oktoberfest. The campground is ideally located just 3 underground stops from the Oktoberfest. We offer a choice of standard pre-erected tents (twin share or single), full height glamping style tents (1 to 4 people) or dorm accommodation plus breakfast daily, beerfest transport and security for your valuables.

Central Munich Hotels within Walking Distance of the Oktoberfest
Looking for some comfort at Oktoberfest? Then why not stay in one of our city centre Munich hotels, which are now on sale! You will have the choice of 3 hotels and our hostel. You will need to be quick, our beds always sell out early.Close

# What Type of Beer is Served at Oktoberfest?

Oktoberfest beer, as per strict stipulated rules of the event, can only be provided by six Munich breweries in the low fermentation Marzen style.

Augustiner-Brau, Hacker-Pschorr-Brau, Lowenbrau, Paulaner-Brau, Spatenbrau, and Staaliches Hofbrau-Munchen are those designated approved supplier breweries to the Oktoberfest. The beer they produce especially for the Munichs Oktoberfest Beer Festival is darker in colour and stronger in alcohol and can be up to 6.2% and is served in the 14 large beer tents and 21 smaller beer tents on the grounds of the Theresienwiese.

Oktoberfest beer has to be brewed according to the strict regulations of the Reinheitsgebot - the Edict of Purity. Enacted in 1485 and signed in 1516 at Ingolstadt, the edict specified that within Bavaria, the production of beer was bound strictly by the use of just three ingredients - barley, hops and water. The 4th ingredient in the beer making process "Yeast", obviously a fermenting requirement, was not known about until the 19th century when the purpose of micro-organism in the brewing process was discovered by Louis Pasteur.

"Oktoberfestbier" is now an actual registered trademarked name held by the Association of Munich Breweries.
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# Oktoberfest Camping tours, where do we stay?

PP Travel has been staying at Munich's famous Campingplatz Thalkirchen since our year 1 in 1991. Thalkirchen is located only 3km from the Oktoberfest, just three stops on the underground or around €12 in a taxi.

Campingplatz Thalkirchen has always been the place to be during the Oktoberfest - it is where everyone meets up. Facilities include toilets and token-operated hot showers - 1.8 euro a shower token. It is also byo toilet paper during the fest. Its bar always does a great trade plus there are money changing facilities, a good shop stocking food and snacks.

Our base at Thalkirchen is just 5km from the Oktoberfest. Being on the Munich U-Bahn (underground - Thalkirchen stop on U3) it is easy to get to our campground. It is also easy to get to the Oktoberfest, which is only 3 or 4 stops away.

Tents
The tents are pre-erected by our ground crew prior to your arrival in Munich. Standard tents are mainly twin share or single occupancy and Glamping tents holding 1 to 4 people. You will need to bring all bedding with you - we suggest a sleeping bag and a sleeping mat or air mattress if you have one. We have sleeping mats new and used, plus sleeping mats/air mattresses for sale at the camp at very economical prices. It is advised to pre-book these before arriving at our campsite.

Dorms
We also have very limited 4-bedded and 10-bedded dorm packages on all weekends and mid-week at Thalkirchen. You must book early to secure one of these beds. Each dorm is equipped with bunk beds, with a clean cover sheet and your own personal locker (bring your own padlock).Close

# How do you book you Munich Oktoberfest package?

To make a booking, call our office on +44 20 79309999 or book online through the website. We will require a non-refundable GBP£50 per person deposit for coach tours, GBP£25 per person for camping/dorm accommodation bookings and GBP£100pp for Hotel accommodation bookings.

Full payment for our hotel tours is due 16th July and camping tours is due by noon on 16th August. All deposits are non-refundable, and bookings are not transferable. Our booking conditions outline refunds payable on cancellations. Have a question? Then click here for our online enquiry form.Close

# What dates can you stay at the campground?

PP Travel is setup at at Campingplatz Thalkirchen for the entire Oktoberfest. We take arrivals on all days of the Oktoberfest at Campingplatz Thalkirchen - we are totally flexible.

Accommodation can be booked for any number of nights (minimum 2 nights) between the Thursday, 15th of September up until departure on Tuesday, 4th of October 2022 - meaning the night of 3rd of October (Monday) is the last night you can stay at the campground with us. We are totally flexible with camping dates, although there is a two night minimum stay.

Camping Special Offer! Book 3 nights and stay the 4th night for free!

Tents
The tents are pre-erected by our ground crew prior to your arrival in Munich. Standard tents are mainly twin share or single occupancy and Glamping tents holding 1 to 4 people. You will need to bring all bedding with you - we suggest a sleeping bag and a sleeping mat or air mattress if you have one. We have sleeping mats new and used, plus sleeping mats/air mattresses for sale at the camp at very economical prices. It is advised to pre-book these before arriving at our campsite.

Dorms
We also have very limited 4-bedded and 10-bedded dorm packages on all weekends and mid-week at Thalkirchen. You have to book early to secure one of these beds. Each dorm is equipped with bunk beds, with a clean cover sheet and your own personal locker. You must bring your own bedding - sleeping bag, pillow or blankets, plus towel and toiletries. Also a padlock for your locker.Close

# What is included in the price?

For those on coach/camping tours our price includes return coach transport from London to Munich and ferry crossings. At camping Thalkirchen we provide breakfast, pre-erected tents, transport to the Beerfest, Munich maps and the services of PP crew. Basically all you have to budget on is your meals (apart from breakfast) and your drinking money!

For the ones doing accommodation only, you make your own way to your accommodation/campsite. A detailed information pack containing maps and directions will be supplied, and camp passengers will be met at Thalkirchen by a PP Travel rep. All of our hotels include breakfast except our hostel. Once there, hotel passengers are free to enjoy the fest on their own. Camping passengers enjoy all the same facilities, transport and tours on offer as our coach passengers.

Please note that transport from the camp to the fest grounds will either be by PP Travel shuttle coach or by the Munich U-bahn underground.Close

# Are there any deals or discounts for large groups when booking a Munich Oktoberfest package?

Booking ten or more people for Oktoberfest We can offer discounts for groups of 10 or more people booked and paid by the same person on one invoice at the same time.

Click here for our online enquiry form to give us the details about your group, when you want to arrive, how long you want to stay, sort of accommodation you are looking for and budget and we will put together a package for you.Close

# How much will I spend at the Munich Oktoberfest?

Germany and Austria both use Euro € currency. It's a good idea to change some money before you leave London but you can withdraw cash from ATM's around the Oktoberfest or at city banks. The majority of the Oktoberfest does not accept cards so you need to have cash on you,

How much will you need? This will depend very much on how much you drink. Munich is not cheap. We recommend you budget around EUR80-EUR100 per day. Entrance to the Oktoberfest is free. A 1 litre mass/stein of beer will cost you just over EUR15.

The below should give you a rough idea of the present exchange rate;

Euro Exchange Rate

# Do I need a Visa to go to Germany?

All passengers will need to carry a valid passport.

People on passports from the likes of India, South African and Zimbabwe will need a Schengen Visa from the German consulates. You can see a list of countries whose citizens are required to obtain a Schengen visa in order to enter by following this link. Please organise visas well in advance, as the German Embassies typically has lengthy delays.

People with Australian, New Zealand, UK and other EC passports do not require visas.

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# Is there security at the Campground in Munich for Oktoberfest?

We advise that passengers do not take any unnecessary valuables to the Beerfest. PP Travel provides an excellent free "valuables" lock-up system at our camp, which works on a numbered wristband system, to lock away valuables such as passports, cash, extra credit cards, car keys and small electrical items. You have access to these valuables only during breakfast hours on a daily basis, at all other times they will be securely locked away. It is not possible to lockup bags and big bulky items.

Within the dorms at the campground there is a limited number of lockers available on a first come, first served basis. These lockers are of reasonable size that are large enough for a bag of around cabin baggage size. These lockers requires a lock (small padlock size) that you would need to bring with you.

Please note, as per our booking conditions, whilst all due care will be taken in providing security for these items, any passengers using this service does so completely at their own risk. No responsibility will be taken by this firm for any losses or damages that may occur whilst under our care. General personal items such as clothes and sleeping bags are normally ok left in both tents and our dorms which are obviously not secure - therefore it is not advisable to leave anything of value in them.

Please remember that all personal items taken on any tour is the full responsibility of each passenger. Please ensure you have adequate travel insurance to cover any unfortunate losses.

We have do have our own security at the camp and the camping ground also provides an extra level of highly trained security guards as well.Close

# What are the coaches from London to Munich like?

All our coaches are equiped with TV/DVD, stereo, toilets and air conditioning. For the safety and comfort of everyone on the coach you are unable to bring your own alcohol on board the coach. All coach tours depart from Embankment right on the Thames near to the Embankment Underground Tube Station. We cross the channel by ferry from Dover to Calais then drive directly to Munich. All our coaches are non-smoking, however we have regular stops along the way. Each coach has an experienced PP Travel Tour Guide onboard the coach to assist passengers. The journey time between London and Munich usually takes around 18 hours.Close

# How do I reserve a table at the Oktoberfest?

It is free to enter the Oktoberfest grounds and there is also no entry fees into any of the 14 beer tents. However with over 6 million visitors, it is extremely busy, especially on weekends when the beer tents often close their doors when full, meaning looking for seats in their outside beer gardens.

It is not imperative that you pre-book a table and many of the people that travel with us don't, but it can make life much easier at the Oktoberfest with a large group at the busier times. If you want to look into a table reservation you can either enquire with us via our online enquiry form or contact our table reservation partners in Munich, the very efficient Oktoberfest Reservation.Close

# Do we need Travel Insurance?

Yes, off course you do. We encourage all passengers to have adequate travel insurance on all of our tours - the possibilities for injury or loss are considerable and medical costs can be extremely expensive - but we do not force you into purchasing our insurance. Remember the old saying; If you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel!
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Why choose PP Travel for Munich Oktoberfest

To successfully cover an event as huge as the Munich Beer Festival, you need to be both professional and certainly experienced. After the unfortunate reasons leading to the cancellation of the 2020 and 2021 Oktoberfest the 2025 event will PP Travel's 32nd year at the Munich Oktoberfest (since 1991) and we certainly can't wait for the celebrations to begin when the mayor of Munich taps that first keg!

To say we have an affinity with the Beerfest, is an understatement. We truly love it - well festivals and parties are our life - and it is not just the beer. It is the whole gigantic carnival atmosphere of this great German festival, set in one of Europe's most beautiful cities that make us count down the days to our first stein. It is this passion combined with a wide and large well-run operation that has made the PP Travel the choice of thousands of revellers each year at the Oktoberfest.

With six to seven million guests descending upon the Beer Festival grounds each year, it makes travelling to Munich and finding accommodation quite a task. However, with our experience and choice we are confident we can offer the right Oktoberfest package for you. Based in Munich's famous centrally located Thalkirchen campsite - we offer value coach/camping packages that cover the opening weekend, the middle weekend or the closing. We are by far the largest operator at this legendary camp, and whether you coach it in, fly in or make your own way to large Munich base, our team of friendly professionals will do their very best to ensure your Oktoberfest camping experience is fun.

A bit more comfort you are after? Wanting to walk back to a warm bed after a fun day at the Beer Festival? Our central hotel packages will suit perfectly. We offer a choice of hotels close to the Oktoberfest on each of the weekend - but with millions attending the fest - especially at the weekends - the demand for our beds always outstrip supplies.