Oktoberfest München

München | 19/09/2026 - 04/10/2026

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Saturday, 19 September 2026

until Sunday, 4 October 2026

About Oktoberfest München

Munich's world-famous Oktoberfest is the largest folk festival on earth. More than 6 million visitors enjoy Bavarian beer culture, fairground rides and traditional dress on the Wiesn.

Highlights

  • Largest folk festival in the world
  • 14 large beer tents with live music
  • Over 200 rides and stalls
  • Costume parade on the first Sunday

Tips for your visit

  • Weekdays are less crowded than weekends
  • Arrive early (before 3pm) to get a seat in the tents
  • Parking is scarce — the train is the best option

Popular routes to get there

Berlin → München
from 3h 55m travel time
Frankfurt → München
from 3h 9m travel time
Hamburg → München
from 5h 43m travel time

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At a glance

Location
Theresienwiese, München
Date
19/09/2026 - 04/10/2026
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 10:00-23:30, Sat-Sun 09:00-23:30
Visitors/year
6 million

Getting there by train

Station
München Hbf
From the station
15 min walk or U4/U5 to Theresienwiese
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