IgoUgo

Things To Do in Munich

Oktoberfest

Theresienwiese Schwanthaler Höhe, Munich, Germany 80336
Description: Stretching from late September until the first week in October is Munich’s Oktoberfest, the most famous event in Germany and the largest annual fair in the world. Held annually since 1810, Oktoberfest now draws over 5 mi...Read More
  • #3 most popular
    thing to do in Munich
  • Avg. User Rating:
    3 out of 5 stars

Nearby Things to Do

Karlsplatz (Stachus)
User Rating: 2 out of 5
Deutsches Theater
User Rating: 2 out of 5
Augustiner Braeustuben
User Rating: 3 out of 5
Radius Tours
User Rating: 2 out of 5
Augustinerkeller
User Rating: 2 out of 5

Popular Munich Hotels

Kempinski Hotel Airport Muenchen
User Rating: 4 out of 5
Kings Hotel First Class
User Rating: 4 out of 5
Holiday Inn Munich City Center
User Rating: 4 out of 5
Hilton Munich City
User Rating: 4 out of 5
Platzl Hotel
User Rating: 4 out of 5

Popular Things to Do in Munich

Munich Residenz
User Rating: 4 out of 5
Deutsches Museum
User Rating: 4 out of 5
Oktoberfest
User Rating: 4 out of 5
Marienplatz
User Rating: 4 out of 5
Mike's Bike Tour
User Rating: 4 out of 5

Oktoberfest Reviews

Have you visited the Oktoberfest in Munich? We're always looking for more Oktoberfest reviews and photos. Contribute yours today.
Best of IgoUgo

Oktoberfest

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Roozie from Los Angeles, California
  • January 7, 2026
Quote: Oktoberfest is something I have always wanted to go to. I didn't know that it was about more than just beer- it was like the world's largest carnival, but with people cruising around in lederhosen and cutesy low cut dresses. The food was delicious... Read the full Oktoberfest review

From journal Oktoberfest Madness

Oktoberfest

  • 5 out of 5 stars by fish388 from Cincinnati, Ohio
  • October 12, 2025
Quote: This is the largest and longest-lasting party that I have ever seen, with about 6 million people over 16 days. The beer drinking is done in the tents only. Seating in each is approximately 8,000 and meals are also served. Outside is food, souvenirs,... Read the full Oktoberfest review

From journal Our Second Trip to München

Best of IgoUgo

Octoberfest

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Sunskin from Jacksonville, Florida
  • September 8, 2025
Quote: Oktoberfest is the world's largest beer bash. In fact, it's the largest gathering of any festival, averaging a whopping 6.8 million visitors per year. Visitors from all over the globe consume 5.5 to 6.0 million litres of Bavaria's best local bier.... Read the full Oktoberfest review

From journal A Stroll Around a Bavarian Gem

Oktoberfest München

  • 5 out of 5 stars by fish388 from Cincinnati, Ohio
  • April 2, 2025
Quote: The largest festival in the world is not just about the food and drinks, as a large part of the grounds are occupied by amusement rides. Another thing to keep in mind is that beer can only be purchased if you are seated at one of the beer-tent... Read the full Oktoberfest review

From journal First Trip to Bavaria

Oktoberfest

  • 5 out of 5 stars by vivalastephie from Boston, Massachusetts
  • September 23, 2025
Quote: Arriving at the park and seeing the rides and tents was such a surprise--it was so much larger than I had imagined. Sitting on the balcony in the Paulaner tent gave us a great view of the whole place, with everyone standing on the benches hoisting... Read the full Oktoberfest review

From journal Oktoberfest in Munich

Oktoberfest and its parades

  • 4 out of 5 stars by miriam1981 from Cork, Ireland
  • August 21, 2025
Quote: There are two different parades in Munich during the Okoberfest. One is called "Parade of the tent proprietors", which is on the third Saturday in September. The Wiesn-Parade marks the festive start of the Oktoberfest. It has a very long tradition... Read the full Oktoberfest review

From journal Munich the capital of Bavaria

Best of IgoUgo

Oktoberfest - "Wiesn´"

  • 4 out of 5 stars by miriam1981 from Cork, Ireland
  • August 21, 2025
Quote: I am originally from Munich, so I know what the Oktoberfest is like. This time I´d like to tell you something about the history and the nice story how everything started . . . The Oktoberfest traditionally starts in the third weekend in September... Read the full Oktoberfest review

From journal Munich the capital of Bavaria

Best of IgoUgo

Octoberfest

  • 4 out of 5 stars by RamblingRose from Reno, Nevada
  • January 4, 2026
Quote: Oktoberfest started in Munich as a citizens festival to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese. The original festival site was named Theresienwiese in the princess’s honor and is now locally known as Wies’n. Although the... Read the full Oktoberfest review

From journal A Day in Munich