Octoberfest in Germany - Anyone been?

[Tryton]

I Know Octoberfest is Octoberfest but I don't think you have to wait for it to have an epic time in Germany. When we went last year we ended up at The Hofbräuhaus am Platzl built in 1589 in Munich and it was a blast. It is open seating at giant tables and you can hang out as long as you want. People come and go and you never know what country they will be from. We spent 4 hours there one evening and then came back for a couple of hours the following afternoon. We sat with people from Austria, Italy, Belgium, and different parts of Germany. It's fantastic beer, food, music, and culture

[Kmart49]

I'll take the ugly one. You guys fight over the rest

Sounds fair!

[kry226]

In 2016, 2017, and 2018. It's a great time; the food, beer, and carnival rides are amazing (maybe not in that order). They even have family nights so you can bring the kiddos out in a safer environment.

But contrary to popular belief, Oktoberfest isn't a month-long puke fest. But it is awesome!

[Hart8]

Two things I never woulda got cancelled..Octoberfest in Germany,and the Mt.Peak Cemetary Ice Cream Supper..Both,this year..200 yrs of plagues,virus',polio..Now the beer flu..Ugh
Good luck!

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[js4242]

Like most said - it's fantastic. I have been multiple times. Different tents for different experiences. Different weekends for different groups. They parade through town opening morning with kegs of beer and allow people to get a sip or two as you walk along the "float". I have a buddy that's been 18 years in a row. Get's all dolled up in the lederhosen and felt hat. As also mentioned, great beer houses to go to as well when not at the Fest. English Gardens (their Central Park) and recommend Mike's Bike Tour if the weather cooperates and they are open. Depending on how many days you might need a break. Make sure you get the right train pass. Not knowing or not buying the correct one is not an excuse and they will not let it slide. You can buy one at the Munich airport and they will get you the right one. Don't use cabs. Train in from the airport. Trains are really good over there. Do not get trapped waiting for this thing - Rathaus-Glockenspiel. Fell free to PM with any questions you might have.

[rtp]

Yours truly went in 2017 in Munich. I N C R E D I B L E ! We went to the opening parade around lunch and then to the second seating in the Augustiner Beer tent Saturday night and then took a day off and went again Monday night.

[dfkoon]

Just be known, it is really September. We've talked about going for years. Missed one year as I was a da and didn't know the dates.

[chillymac]

back in 82 in 2nd Calvary ,me and a buddy went, it was a blast, stayed in Olympic Village, very nice.

[S-3 Ranch]

Never did Octoberfest, but San Fermin/ running of the Bulls in Pamplona is a blast
Planning a couple of years in advance is mandatory unless you don’t mind crashing in the city parks, during the day, all the partying is at night and last till the running is over
“” A first rocket is set off at 8 a.m. to alert the runners that the corral gate is open. A second rocket signals that all six bulls have been released. The third and fourth rockets are signals that all of the herd has entered the bullring and its corral respectively, marking the end of the event . The average duration between the first rocket and the end of the encierro is two minutes, 30 seconds. “”
They will not let you run if you are to drunk LOL
Viva saint Fermín

La tomatina Is a blast also https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Tomatina

[brokeno]

Man those cups were full and overflowing

[airehead]

Went to October fest in 1976-77-78
Dad was stationed in Germany

I don’t think anything I could tell you would be the same after 40> years

[grizzman]

My wife did a few years back to visit family. My MIL use to go back every year until she got too old. My wife and I hope to go before her family is gone.

[HOOKNBULLET2]

I Know Octoberfest is Octoberfest but I don't think you have to wait for it to have an epic time in Germany. When we went last year we ended up at The Hofbräuhaus am Platzl built in 1589 in Munich and it was a blast. It is open seating at giant tables and you can hang out as long as you want. People come and go and you never know what country they will be from. We spent 4 hours there one evening and then came back for a couple of hours the following afternoon. We sat with people from Austria, Italy, Belgium, and different parts of Germany. It's fantastic beer, food, music, and culture

We were there too about 5 years ago and it was an awesome experience.

[rtp]

Just be known, it is really September. We've talked about going for years. Missed one year as I was a da and didn't know the dates.

Yes, I think Opening Day was Sept 16th in 2017. I found it odd that it was called Oktoberfest since it opened in mid Sept.

[papabearclif]

Went in 1989 when I was stationed in Germany. We rode the train from Darmstadt to Munich and camped at a campground for the weekend. Was an awesome time and copious amounts of beer were consumed.