There are many questions about Bavarian folk festival traditions, we answer them in our latest blog article. Get informed now and become a true Bavarian!

The City of Munich, as the organizer of the Oktoberfest, is very concerned that everyone, young and old, with and without a handicap, feels welcome at the Wiesn and that visitors with wheelchairs (or health restrictions) also have a blast at the Munich Oktoberfest. In cooperation with the Advisory Council for the Disabled of the City of Munich, a number of actions have been taken to ensure that these measures are up to date and put through. Learn more about this topic in the text below.

Germany is a country with lots of traditions – especially when it comes to drinking beer. One important basic skill of all bavarian beer drinkers is to tune in into a song called “Ein Prosit”. Traditional German bands entertain the crowd in most of the oktoberfest beer tents and create a cozy and sociable atmosphere. Learn the lyrics now!

Despite the smell of roast chicken, Steckerlfisch and roast pork when you stroll through the Oktoberfest, the Wiesn has also turned into a meat-free paradise in recent years. Read here which vegan & vegetarian specialties are offered!

Because tourists from all over the world are excited about the start of the festival and are waiting hours before Wiesn opening at the entrances of the Oktoberfest tents. When is the best time to visit the Oktoberfest? Read here when is the best day for an enjoyable Oktoberfest visit!

The Oktoberfest is the largest folk festival in the world. Read all about history, production, varieties and in which tents the best beer is served now! 🍻

For many decades now, gingerbread has played a huge part in the tradition of Christmas food. The delicious smell from different spices and flavors at the Christmas market is enough to awaken the Christmas spirit in us. But the fine-tasting gingerbread is not only popular around Christmas time, but also as early as September at the Oktoberfest. Whether as a message of love, to tease with cheeky sayings or simply as a souvenir, the gingerbread heart is a big seller at the Wiesn. But why do you find gingerbread hearts everywhere at the Oktoberfest? In the following you will get to know the history of the Oktoberfest gingerbread hearts and a recipe for how you can easily make them yourself at home, for a very personal gift with your own little message.

Finding affordable accommodation in Munich during the Oktoberfest period is not easy. Those who search for holiday apartments or hotel rooms too late will go away empty-handed or strain their wallets unnecessarily. But there are some cheap alternatives if you book early enough. Here you will find helpful tips on how to find a place to sleep. 💤 🛌

The mixture of warm September air, the smell of fresh almonds, laughter & the first sip of beer will be missing in 2021. But we are looking forward to 2022 even more!