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Every year in Munich the Theresienwiese (or Wiesn for short) fairgrounds explode in a kaleidoscope of colour, rides, performances, music and - of course - beer. They're specially brewed for Oktoberfest by six local breweries in celebration of Bavarian culture and THAT liquid gold.
Oktoberfest's roots go back to the royal wedding of the Crown Prince Ludwig on 12 October 1810. And although called Oktoberfest, it actually kicks off in September as a nod the testy autumn weather in Germany.
This year's event runs from 21 September until 6 October 2019 and if you haven't booked your tour yet you're in luck as there's still spots with these tour operators.
Famous for being party and youth specialists, Contiki offers Oktoberfest tours for all travel styles and budgets.
Stay in style in hotels or go on a shoestring and camp with your new travel group. It's up to you. Packages include some meals, all accommodation, foodie experiences and local transport.
On top of its three Oktoberfest focused tours, which vary by accommodation style and tour length, Topdeck also offers wider European tours timed to perfection to allow you to experience Oktoberfest while in Munich. Other stops offered by these longer tours include Amsterdam, Rome, Vatican City, Paris and Lucerne.
TourRadar collates and offers over 50 Oktoberfest tours from operators around the world, such as Busabout, Stoke Travel, Insight Vacations and Thirsty Swagman. Prices are competitive with TourRadar often undercutting the tour companies themselves to save you that much more.
Viator is a TripAdvisor company which means that travellers can read genuine reviews before making a decision or a reservation. All tours and activities are hand-selected by the travel experts at Viator and vary widely in style, budget and length.
TravelTalk offers four options for Oktoberfest-ivities geared at those who'd prefer to party over the weekends. Options include opening weekend and second weekend stays and in dorm or twin-share stays - all for an affordable price.
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Oktoberfest is held in Munich, Bavaria, in South Germany. You can get a flight to Munich easily from one of the many European and international airlines that operate to and from its airport. See our deals above.
Once in Munich take advantage of the public transport network to get to Theresienwiese. It's not recommended to drive as there will be lots of traffic and few parking spaces. You have the choice between S-Bahn (tram), U-Bahn (metro), to the station Theresienwiese. You can also take a bus to Schwanthalerhöhe.
Alternatively, many tours start from outside of Munich, such as London and Amsterdam.
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