The locals in Munich
fondly refer to
Oktoberfest as „die
Wiesn“ because of
its location,
Theresienwiese,
which was named
after Therese von
Sachsen-
Hildburghausen.
fondly refer to
Oktoberfest as „die
Wiesn“ because of
its location,
Theresienwiese,
which was named
after Therese von
Sachsen-
Hildburghausen.
The Carefree Traveller
Oktoberfest is a two-week beer festival with an amusement park
held each year in Munich (München), Bavaria, Germany, during
late September and early October. It is one of the most famous
events in the city and the world's largest fair, with some 6 million
people attending . Other cities across the world also hold fairs,
modeled after the Munich event, called Oktoberfest.
The event takes place during the 16 days before the first Sunday
in October on an area named the "Theresienwiese", called "die
Wiesn" ("the meadow", in Bavarian dialect) for short.
held each year in Munich (München), Bavaria, Germany, during
late September and early October. It is one of the most famous
events in the city and the world's largest fair, with some 6 million
people attending . Other cities across the world also hold fairs,
modeled after the Munich event, called Oktoberfest.
The event takes place during the 16 days before the first Sunday
in October on an area named the "Theresienwiese", called "die
Wiesn" ("the meadow", in Bavarian dialect) for short.
Oktoberfest München
Saturday, September 22nd - Sunday October 7, 2007.
Saturday, September 22nd - Sunday October 7, 2007.
HISTORY OF OKTOBERFEST
The first Oktoberfest, held from October 12 to October 17, 1810 in Munich, was to celebrate the
wedding of Prince Ludwig I of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Sachsen-Hildburghausen, and
ended with a horse race. Because of its success, it was repeated annually, later also with an
agricultural fair, dance, music and amusement rides. Horse races ended in 1960.
The first Oktoberfest, held from October 12 to October 17, 1810 in Munich, was to celebrate the
wedding of Prince Ludwig I of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Sachsen-Hildburghausen, and
ended with a horse race. Because of its success, it was repeated annually, later also with an
agricultural fair, dance, music and amusement rides. Horse races ended in 1960.
Oktoberfest Beer
A special Oktoberfest beer is brewed for the occasion which is slightly darker and stronger, in
both taste and alcohol. It is served in a one-liter-tankard called Maß. Only local Munich breweries
are allowed to serve this beer in the Bierzelte (beer "tents") which hold 3,000 to10,000 people.
Only six Munich breweries are allowed to serve beer at Oktoberfest . these are: Löwenbräu,
Spaten, Augustiner, Hofbräu, Paulaner and Hacker-Pschorr. Visitors also consume large
quantities of food, most of it traditional hearty fare such as sausage, hendl (chicken) and
sauerkraut, along with such Bavarian delicacies as roast ox tails.
A special Oktoberfest beer is brewed for the occasion which is slightly darker and stronger, in
both taste and alcohol. It is served in a one-liter-tankard called Maß. Only local Munich breweries
are allowed to serve this beer in the Bierzelte (beer "tents") which hold 3,000 to10,000 people.
Only six Munich breweries are allowed to serve beer at Oktoberfest . these are: Löwenbräu,
Spaten, Augustiner, Hofbräu, Paulaner and Hacker-Pschorr. Visitors also consume large
quantities of food, most of it traditional hearty fare such as sausage, hendl (chicken) and
sauerkraut, along with such Bavarian delicacies as roast ox tails.
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Oktoberfest Schedule
For Future Years
2009:
Sept 19 - Oct 4
2010:
Sept 18 - Oct 3
2011:
Sept 17 - Oct 3
For Future Years
2009:
Sept 19 - Oct 4
2010:
Sept 18 - Oct 3
2011:
Sept 17 - Oct 3
Oktoberfest Munich 2007
On Saturday, September 22nd, the Schottenhamel tent is the place to be, if you want to catch
the official opening ceremonies. At noontime 12pm) the Lord Mayor of Munich will have the
honor of tapping the first keg of Oktoberfest beer. Once the barrel has been tapped, all visitors
will then be allowed to quench their thirst. It pays to arrive early in order to experience these
festivities and it’s quite common for visitors to come around 9am to secure good seats. The
festival will last until October 7, 2007.
The main highlight and important must-see is the Oktoberfest Costume and Riflemen’s Parade.
The parade happens every year on the first Wiesn Sunday which will fall on September 19th this
year.
Other important events are the Parade of Oktoberfest Landlords and Breweries, the Official
Tapping of the Keg, the Oktoberfest Mass , „Böllerschießen“ (handheld canon salute) in front of
the Bavaria statue and, this year, an agricultural festival.
On Saturday, September 22nd, the Schottenhamel tent is the place to be, if you want to catch
the official opening ceremonies. At noontime 12pm) the Lord Mayor of Munich will have the
honor of tapping the first keg of Oktoberfest beer. Once the barrel has been tapped, all visitors
will then be allowed to quench their thirst. It pays to arrive early in order to experience these
festivities and it’s quite common for visitors to come around 9am to secure good seats. The
festival will last until October 7, 2007.
The main highlight and important must-see is the Oktoberfest Costume and Riflemen’s Parade.
The parade happens every year on the first Wiesn Sunday which will fall on September 19th this
year.
Other important events are the Parade of Oktoberfest Landlords and Breweries, the Official
Tapping of the Keg, the Oktoberfest Mass , „Böllerschießen“ (handheld canon salute) in front of
the Bavaria statue and, this year, an agricultural festival.
Beer Serving Hours
Weekdays: 10am - 10:30pm
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 9am - 10:30pm
Daily Tent Closing Time: 11:30pm
The "Käfer Wiesn-Schänke" and the "Weinzelt" are
open until 1am. Last call for alcohol: 12:15am.
Sales Booths (souveniors, cigarettes, etc.)
Monday - Thursday: 10am - 11:30pm
Friday: 10am - 12am (midnight)
Saturday: 9am - 12am
Sundays and holidays:9am - 11:30pm
Carnival and Rides
Monday - Thursday: 10am - 11:30pm
Friday, Saturday: 10am - 12am
Sundays and holidays: 10am - 11:30pm
Family Days
Every tuesday from 12pm until 6pm
Discounted ride, entrance, and sales prices!
Weekdays: 10am - 10:30pm
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 9am - 10:30pm
Daily Tent Closing Time: 11:30pm
The "Käfer Wiesn-Schänke" and the "Weinzelt" are
open until 1am. Last call for alcohol: 12:15am.
Sales Booths (souveniors, cigarettes, etc.)
Monday - Thursday: 10am - 11:30pm
Friday: 10am - 12am (midnight)
Saturday: 9am - 12am
Sundays and holidays:9am - 11:30pm
Carnival and Rides
Monday - Thursday: 10am - 11:30pm
Friday, Saturday: 10am - 12am
Sundays and holidays: 10am - 11:30pm
Family Days
Every tuesday from 12pm until 6pm
Discounted ride, entrance, and sales prices!
Children under the
age of six must
leave the tents at
8pm even if they
are in the company
of their parents.
age of six must
leave the tents at
8pm even if they
are in the company
of their parents.
Reservations for Oktoberfest
You can only book seats through the
individual tents. The contact details
are available under The Big Tents
If you are unable to reserve a place in
the bigger beer tents or you’d rather
experience the coziness of smaller tent,
have a look at the Small and Medium
Tents
You can visit the beer tents without a
reservation.... However, arrive as early
as possible. During the week, arrive no
later than 2:30pm. On weekends it’s
best to go in the morning. Otherwise,
you run the risk of not being able to
enter the tents at all because they’re
already full. Larger groups should
expect to wait in line like others –
those without seats won’t be served
any beer!
You can only book seats through the
individual tents. The contact details
are available under The Big Tents
If you are unable to reserve a place in
the bigger beer tents or you’d rather
experience the coziness of smaller tent,
have a look at the Small and Medium
Tents
You can visit the beer tents without a
reservation.... However, arrive as early
as possible. During the week, arrive no
later than 2:30pm. On weekends it’s
best to go in the morning. Otherwise,
you run the risk of not being able to
enter the tents at all because they’re
already full. Larger groups should
expect to wait in line like others –
those without seats won’t be served
any beer!
Beer and food vouchers are only available in the beer tents. Contact the tents directly.
Their telephone numbers are listed below.
Their telephone numbers are listed below.
The Big Tents
1. The Hippodrom
2. Armbrustschützen
3. Hofbräu Festhalle
5. Schottenhamel
6. Winzerer Fähndl
7. Schützen-Festzelt
8. Käfer's Wies’n-Schänke
9. Weinzelt
10.Löwenbräu Festhalle
11.Bräurosl
12.Augustiner-Festhalle
13.Ochsenbraterei
14.Fischer Vroni
1. The Hippodrom
2. Armbrustschützen
3. Hofbräu Festhalle
5. Schottenhamel
6. Winzerer Fähndl
7. Schützen-Festzelt
8. Käfer's Wies’n-Schänke
9. Weinzelt
10.Löwenbräu Festhalle
11.Bräurosl
12.Augustiner-Festhalle
13.Ochsenbraterei
14.Fischer Vroni
The Small & Medium Tents
A - Hühner- und Entenbraterei Ammer
B - Hühner- und Entenbraterei Heimer
C - Poschner's Hühner- und Entenbraterei
D - Hühner- und Entenbraterei Wildmoser
E - Wienerwald-Festzelt
F - Bodos Cafézelt
H - Schiebl's Kaffeehaferl
I - Feisinger's Kas- und Weinstub'n
J - Glöckle Wirt
K - Haxnbraterei Hochreiter
L - Heinz's Wurst- und Hühnerbraterei
M - Münchner Knödelei
N - Zur Bratwurst
O - Sieber Wurstbraterei
P - Vinzenz Murr Wiesn Stüberl
R - Café Mohrenkopf
S - Wiesn Guglhupf
A - Hühner- und Entenbraterei Ammer
B - Hühner- und Entenbraterei Heimer
C - Poschner's Hühner- und Entenbraterei
D - Hühner- und Entenbraterei Wildmoser
E - Wienerwald-Festzelt
F - Bodos Cafézelt
H - Schiebl's Kaffeehaferl
I - Feisinger's Kas- und Weinstub'n
J - Glöckle Wirt
K - Haxnbraterei Hochreiter
L - Heinz's Wurst- und Hühnerbraterei
M - Münchner Knödelei
N - Zur Bratwurst
O - Sieber Wurstbraterei
P - Vinzenz Murr Wiesn Stüberl
R - Café Mohrenkopf
S - Wiesn Guglhupf
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