The Munich Oktoberfest 2019 (The Munich Oktoberfest) is a famous German festival. When looking for information, novice travelers will start planning their itinerary, making tent reservations, transportation and accommodation, and precautions for on-site play. We will organize a list in this article, if any If you have any questions or unclear points, please leave a message below to ask.
Preparing for the Oktoberfest in Germany
If you have ever drank beer on New Year's Eve before Central World in Bangkok, and beer in Sapporo, Hokkaido on a sunny day, you can only say that these are not enough to compare with the Oktoberfest, because of the level of excitement, the number of markets, the number of tourists, the venue, etc. , It’s definitely a happy one!Therefore, it is very suitable for meeting with three or five friends to participate. We summarize our own experience as follows.
1. Air tickets: Discuss with friends that this is a huge festival. Book air tickets and hotels in advance, and complete the order before the new year.Considering the first long flight, and not wanting to be too tiring and considering the fare, choose Emirates, which is divided into two segments and one stopover, so that you can relax your muscles a little and avoid being too tired.
‧ Frankfurt Airport: This is one of the major airports in Germany, and even Taiwan has direct flights. At that time, the planning idea was to arrive in Frankfurt first, then transfer to Munich and Cologne, and return here at the last stop.
-Direct air:China Airlines
-One transfer:
a. EVA Air + Other airlines: For example, after arriving in Singapore by EVA Air, transferLufthansaDirect flight to Frankfurt
b. Emirates: Stop at Dubai Airport
‧ Munich Airport: There are currently no direct flights to Taiwan. It is also very convenient to choose a connecting flight, for example, takeJapan Airlines (JAL)To Tokyo, then transfer to Munich
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2. Hotel: It is still a bit too late when booking for the New Year. The hotels near the city center and the venue are already empty or high prices. Therefore, it is recommended that novices move forward to make reservations, otherwise they will book outside hotels like us, but the price is still calculated Reasonable, you can refer to the following two articles on accommodation experience to understand the flexibility of trading time for space.
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2019 German Oktoberfest (Oktoberfest 2019) official announcement information
A few days ago, the official website officially released the event time and various information. The date of the event falls on 2019/9/21～10/6, and the countdown is on the homepage!The venue is the Theresienwiese in Munich. How to reach from the city center and take public transportation will also be fully explained in the paragraph below.
▲ A list of the 2019 Oktoberfest in Germany.
Transportation: How to get to the site of the Oktoberfest
There are a large number of tourists influx during the festival. Public transportation has increased frequency. The best way to use buses, U-Bahn (subway), S-Bahn (express railroad), etc., in addition, it is recommended that you download "MVG Fahrinfo" on your mobile phone. (MVG Fahr info München)" APP with comprehensive information on subways, express railways, and buses.
1. Take U-Bahn
‧ Theresienwiese Station: Most tourists will enter and exit this station. Take subway lines U4 (green) and U5 (yellow). After exiting the station, walk about 400 meters and within 5 minutes of foot.
‧ Schwanthalerhöhe Station: If there are too many people, the official suggestion is to move to the previous station. This station is the same U4 and U5 line. You can walk about 650 meters and 8 minutes to get out of the station.
‧ Goetheplatz Station: Located in the southeast of the venue, take subway lines U3 (orange) and U6 (blue). After exiting the station, you can walk about 350 meters and within 3 minutes of foot.
2. Take the light rail tram
‧ Hermann-Lingg-Straße站：有18、19、N19、38號電車行經此站，走到特蕾西婭草坪約莫550公尺、7～8分鐘左右抵達(下方地圖以紅色虛線標示，有輕軌電車經過)
3. Take S-Bahn
‧ München Hackerbrücke (Munich Hack Bridge) Station: The main S-Bahn lines (S1~S8) all pass through this station, and it is about 750 meters and 10 minutes' walk to the venue (the map is not marked, the station is at Hermann-Lingg-Straße Behind the station)
2019 park tent information, reservations, and flexible practices
A total of 16 large tents and 22 small and medium-sized tents have been launched this year. Each tent on the official website has its own online appointment and contact number. The performances are noon, noon (evening), and evening. Reservations are currently open. Choose a date. , Performances and seating areas, and reservations for tables require a group of 8 to 10 people. Different table dishes are charged differently, and the cost per person ranges from 35 to 45 Euros.
Why do I need to book a tent?
There are orchestras in the tents to add to the excitement. Each tent plays different music and styles. Everyone is not allowed to drink beer. Each table serves Bavarian authentic food. It is crowded!Quite a lot of people who go to the Oktoberfest will gather around the table at the backpacker inn. If you don’t make a reservation to the table, can you not go in?Of course not, they are welcome to have fun together!
▲ Official websiteUpload full tent information.
▲ Take the large tent "Schottenhamel-Festhalle" as an example. There are complete appointments and on-site information on it.
It's more enjoyable to enter the venue with traditional Bavarian costumes
Munich is the capital of the German state of Bavaria. At the Oktoberfest, you will see German people wearing traditional costumes. The clothes are called "Dirndl". They will also be sold in the city and in the Oktoberfest park.A little fun is that when a girl wears dirndl, the position of the bow tied on the apron is very important. The tie on the left represents single, and the tie on the right represents married and engaged.
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▲ There are various explanations of clothing, accessories, hairstyles, etc. on the official website.
Regarding whether children can enter the venue for fun, amusement facilities and related regulations
When I was finishing this article, I never thought about the children’s coming in and having fun together, because at the time I came to the German Oktoberfest with my friends, and the little hamburger was not born... Now think about "Yeah! Oktoberfest is such a fun festival, other Parents should try to bring their children to play together!" The following information is very important for parents, so take notes.
1. Oktoberfest’s "Family Day": Tuesday during the festival is a family day. From 10 am to 7 pm, many rides and stalls offer discounts, such as one of the amusement facilities "Teufelsrad". Children can Free admission and 3 Euros for accompanying parents!On Family Day, the large tents Hacker Festzelt, Bräurosl, Augustiner-Festhalle, Hofbräu will provide special meals for children.
2. Baby-care facilities and services: strollers can be pushed inside, but on weekends, 10/3 (German National Day/German Reunification Day), there are so many people that they will be required to park outside the venue.Since the terrorist attack, in 2016, tourists are required to store large bags outside the venue. They can only bring small bags inside, and carry "mother bags" (place diapers, wet tissues, etc.). The size is limited to 10cm x 20cm x 15cm.
3. The rules for children entering the tent: You can use the time from daytime to afternoon to enter the tent to enjoy meals together!After eight o’clock in the evening, children under the age of 6 are not allowed to enter, even if they are accompanied by their parents. Germans are very rigorous. Teenagers who are 16 years old but under 18 years old can be accompanied by their parents. If you want to drink Beer requires identification (passport).
4. Oide Wiesn: This was originally designed to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Oktoberfest. It is mainly based on traditional markets, amusement facilities, and stalls. Children can have fun here. It will only be held every four years and will be held next time. The time is 2020, and this year just happens to be a Pass.
2016 German Oktoberfest Fun and Reminders
The 2016 German Oktoberfest was grandly held in Munich. It was held from 9/17 to 10/3, and the venue was on the Theresia Lawn. The lawn covers an area of 420,000 square meters and is the official venue of the Oktoberfest.Because the Oktoberfest originated in the 19th century when Ludwig I married Theresia, and the wedding was held here, the place was named Theresia Lawn and the Oktoberfest celebrations were held throughout the years.
You can directly reach the Oktoberfest venue by taking the subway U Bahn. It is recommended to get off at Goetheplatz and walk to the entrance of the park. In 2016, there were 14 big tents, 113 catering companies, and 115 mobile booths at the Oktoberfest. In the recent terrorist attacks and social incidents, when we arrived at the scene this time, not only the security but also the police were deployed on the outside. We were not allowed to bring large backpacks even inside. We had to store them at the counter on the side. Only small backpacks and personal belongings were accepted. .
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▲ It happens that friends who are traveling with us all bring large backpacks, store their bags at the above counter, and provide tickets for collection. (If the ticket is lost, an additional fee will be charged)
The on-site rides let you play high
Although this year's event venue takes into consideration the safety of tourists and strengthens human vigilance, the periphery is also surrounded by fences, leaving 15 entrances and exits for events, but it does not damage the joy of tourists.When I was studying in the past (Anya is a German language) and I encountered a department event, the atmosphere of drinking beer and tasting German food on the spot was really good. I will also see some travel information or photos of activities in the future, and I will deeply miss the trip to Germany on a self-service trip. , I probably know what the Oktoberfest scene will be like, until I come in person, the noise of the sky is really unforgettable.
After entering the Oktoberfest venue, you will be shocked by all kinds of exciting amusement facilities on the scene. This is simply to move the amusement park to the scene for everyone to play to the past!There are long queues of various amusement equipment such as high-altitude rotation, fast-moving up and down, drifting in the air, etc. You don’t need to wait too long to get up to tear your throat and scream loudly to release pressure. I think these devices will be very popular with young readers, let you go Before drinking beer and feasting on it, recklessly enjoy the joy brought by the amusement equipment.
▲ The gourmet shop on the right hand side of the entrance, the pork knuckle burger and German sausage burger are delicious!Extremely push!
▲ We came to the Oktoberfest venue twice, and the setting sun was a big scene, and a burning cloud reflected the sky.
▲ It is really unstoppable for rotating and high-altitude amusement equipment. If anyone likes it, please leave a message to tell me!
▲ The German version of the God of Wrath, at this moment, overlooking the landscape from a high altitude is the most beautiful.
▲ All kinds of drinks and food are provided on site, which are very rich and delicious.
▲ Germans will wear Bavarian costumes and want to celebrate with them. You can buy a set to have fun on the spot.
▲ Carrying only important items with you, in fact, also reduces the chances of things being smashed, so you should pay more attention when you go out.
▲Munich celebrates festivals. It is very common to see chocolate hearts on the streets. Buy one for the other half beside you!
▲ Almost playing the amusement facilities?You may wish to start looking for a tent that has a good atmosphere and a position, ready to enter!
▲ These photos in blue tone were taken when we first came, and we will share them with you.
▲ 360-degree rotation at high altitude, we are on it, I am afraid that the screams are not enough. (shake)
▲ There are other devices where friends of all sizes can play together. For readers of parent-child travel, it is better to come to the Oktoberfest to experience it in person!
▲ The weather in Munich in autumn is very good. Those who love to take pictures will bring a lot of good equipment.
▲ Worried about language barriers when coming to Germany?In fact, they can communicate in English, plus hand-to-hand... can bring the fun of traveling.
▲ Choose this tent, go inside and try your luck!
There is no tent reserved, and the outside seating or beer garden is also great
When preparing for the trip, I spent a little time inquiring about the information on the Oktoberfest site. It depends on the experiences shared by bloggers and backpackers. Most of them have suggestions to book a tent in advance to ensure that there is a place. One tent can accommodate on-site. Thousands of people or even tens of thousands of people, the tent booking service only accepts a table of 10 people, many self-service travelers will gather the table at the backpack inn. There was also a publication of the table at the time, but they found that they had to coordinate time with each other. Easily reach the goal of a table of 10 people.
Later, I simply asked the Facebook god to see what the experience of my classmates and bloggers was on my own version.
The answer is very polarized. Some are the same as the above. It is strongly recommended that we make an appointment at the table, otherwise it is hard to find one; some friends said that there is a seat on the spot. From the point of view of our two couples, even if we separate on the spot Sit is fine, with high flexibility.Adhering to the latter’s suggestion, we really went to patrol in the tent without making an appointment for this departure, and we were seated directly when we saw the seats were available, not so close to the orchestra performance area, but it was also very happy.
Come to the German Oktoberfest and have more mobility. On weekdays, there are often scattered vacancies in the daytime, afternoon and evening. If you take the initiative to ask the service staff or join the table, you can enjoy the fun of beer carnival.
▲ One of the happiest tents on the scene.
▲ A large glass of beer is about 10 Euros.
▲ Playing well-known songs live, but everyone will stand on the chairs and dance wild music.
▲▼ The Germans took the initiative to ask for a group photo, and they were mostly enthusiastic!
▲ The emotional link between relatives and friends is very touching!
▲ Oktoberfest, let yourself go and enjoy the exotic celebration.
▲ Wendy likes the joyous atmosphere of the Oktoberfest and comes here again before the end of the festival.
▲ Another tent hit the scene with full voices.
▲ The kitchen is busy~.
▲ Book a table to serve together with beer and food.
▲ If you can't find a location in the tent area, outdoor is also a good choice.
▲ We had a drink with new German friends in the outdoor area.
▲ There are a lot of handsome guys in Germany who have good English communication and good conversation, which is great!
▲ I want to continue playing after drinking beer. You can definitely enjoy the equipment on site until midnight.
▲ If the companions are all girls, it is better to go back to the hotel to rest as soon as possible to avoid harassment by drunks.
▲ The Oktoberfest is a festival for parents and children, and it is worth visiting.
▲ The Oktoberfest has come to an end, and it is still unsatisfactory. I hope to have a chance to play again.
▲ The biggest goal of this trip is to taste all kinds of beer flavors! (laugh)
◎ The Munich Oktoberfest, Germany
– Address: Theresienwiese, Matthias-Pschorr-Straße 4, 80339 München
– Official website: https://www.oktoberfest.de/en
– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oktoberfest/
