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Tips, guides and news about Oktoberfest & German festival events.Tipps, Guides und News rund um Oktoberfest-Events.

O’zapft is! The Oktoberfest Opening Ceremony Explained
June 2, 2026

O’zapft is! The Oktoberfest Opening Ceremony Explained

O’zapft is! Inside the Oktoberfest opening ceremony for 2026 — the noon keg tapping, the landlords’ parade, the…

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The History of Oktoberfest: From 1810 to Today
June 2, 2026

The History of Oktoberfest: From 1810 to Today

The history of Oktoberfest from 1810 to today: the royal wedding that started it, the horse races, the…

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Oktoberfest Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules
June 2, 2026

Oktoberfest Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules

Oktoberfest etiquette and the unwritten rules for 2026: the eye-contact toast, benches not tables, sharing seats, tipping, respecting…

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Oktoberfest for Solo Travellers: Tips to Enjoy It Alone
June 2, 2026

Oktoberfest for Solo Travellers: Tips to Enjoy It Alone

Oktoberfest for solo travellers: how to enjoy the festival alone in 2026 — finding a seat, making friends…

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Is Oktoberfest Family-Friendly? A Guide for Parents
June 2, 2026

Is Oktoberfest Family-Friendly? A Guide for Parents

Is Oktoberfest family-friendly? Yes — a parents’ guide to visiting with children in 2026: family-day discounts, the best…

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Best Days to Visit Oktoberfest (and Which to Avoid)
June 2, 2026

Best Days to Visit Oktoberfest (and Which to Avoid)

The best days to visit Oktoberfest 2026 — and which to avoid. Why weekdays beat Saturdays, family Tuesdays,…

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Where to Stay in Munich for Oktoberfest
June 2, 2026

Where to Stay in Munich for Oktoberfest

Where to stay in Munich for Oktoberfest 2026: the best areas from the Hauptbahnhof and Altstadt to S-Bahn…

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Getting to Oktoberfest: Flights, Trains & the U-Bahn
June 2, 2026

Getting to Oktoberfest: Flights, Trains & the U-Bahn

How to get to Oktoberfest in 2026: flights to Munich and Memmingen, trains to the Hauptbahnhof, the U4/U5…

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Oktoberfest Food: 10 Dishes You Have to Try
June 2, 2026

Oktoberfest Food: 10 Dishes You Have to Try

The 10 Oktoberfest foods you have to try in 2026 — from giant pretzels and roast Hendl to…

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How to Reserve an Oktoberfest Table (Step by Step)
June 2, 2026

How to Reserve an Oktoberfest Table (Step by Step)

How to reserve an Oktoberfest table step by step for 2026: choosing your tent, finding the official reservation…

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