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*~{Munich BEER Festival}~*

CrayAddick
CrayAddick Posts: 3,915
edited June 2011 in Not Sports Related
Lifers,

Planning a trip to Munich in September to enjoy the beer festival.

Wanted to hear stories,top tips(where to stay,where else to visit etc) I've heard lots of good things about it, wanted to make sure i get the most out of the trip,

Thanks in advance.
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  • Curb_It
    Curb_It Posts: 21,272
    I've been once.  I would tell you anything if i could remember it...

    What a weekend. 
  • RedArmySE7
    RedArmySE7 Posts: 5,407
    Had a brilliant weekend at Oktoberfest a few years ago. I actually stayed in Linz in Austria which was perfect. Cheap as you like and only a short train journey away each day! Enjoy!
  • WhenIwasLittleBoy
    WhenIwasLittleBoy Posts: 5,430
    Went there about seven years, never been the same since, messy as u like,
  • CrayAddick
    CrayAddick Posts: 3,915
    Some interesting comments lifers thanks!!

    Any bars/clubs u guys can recommend?
  • WhenIwasLittleBoy
    WhenIwasLittleBoy Posts: 5,430
    You wont need any, or be able to make it to them, although there are a few down the side streets of Munich, just a small piece of advice watch your wallets with regards to the Italians, split your money into different pockets, and take a card with the Hotels name and address on to help you get home of a night
  • les_says
    les_says Posts: 934
    stick to the beer halls and eat sausages, you won't go wrong.
  • Curb_It
    Curb_It Posts: 21,272
    And watch your fannies with regard to the Italians (if any women in your group).  We got right molested on the way to the loo.  We had to go in groups and kick and punch our way through.  Sorry to any Italians I've offended but this group of young lads were unreal.  Managed to get them thrown out.

    I was refused entry to the one club we tried to get into late on the sunday night.  Not sure why.





  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,642
    And watch your fannies with regard to the Italians.







    Up with one of the best lines I've read on here.:-)
  • SamB09
    SamB09 Posts: 901
    Went in 09. Amazing, go on the rides after a few beers , great fun.
  • CrayAddick
    CrayAddick Posts: 3,915
    Wow...

    A real mix bag of experiences.. The beer is so good. I'm booking flights tomorrow!!

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  • PopIcon
    PopIcon Posts: 5,970
    was there two weeks ago for a stag weekend.  Be sure to check out the English Gardens; amazing chinese bagoda, with a band playing trad German music, set in the middle of a huge beer garden.
  • BlackForestReds
    BlackForestReds Posts: 17,952
    was there two weeks ago for a stag weekend.  Be sure to check out the English Gardens; amazing chinese bagoda, with a band playing trad German music, set in the middle of a huge beer garden.




    I've played cricket there!

    The best time to go to the beer fest is to get there early, in theory you need to be seated to get served, but in practice that doesn't matter. You'll also see that there are many tables reserved, so the best advice if you are in a small group to find a party that has reserved a table and see if they have any spare spaces. Generally you can only reserve tables if you are in a reasonably large group - the exact size depends on the particular tent and availability.

    And remember it kicks off in mid-September and ends in early October.

  • red_murph
    red_murph Posts: 2,460

    Went to Munich last year, was absolutely brilliant (this wasn't for the festival though). Apparently it's best to go during the week if you can as it gets really really busy and manic at the weekend (only heard this secondhand though).

    Hoffbrauhaus is a must visit, had a great time in there and the Augustine haus as well.

     

  • les_says
    les_says Posts: 934

    Went to Munich last year, was absolutely brilliant (this wasn't for the festival though). Apparently it's best to go during the week if you can as it gets really really busy and manic at the weekend (only heard this secondhand though).

    Hoffbrauhaus is a must visit, had a great time in there and the Augustine haus as well.

     

    Saw live oom pah pah music in the Augustine Haus. Frauleins serving steins and sausages. Magic.
  • Cardinal Sin
    Cardinal Sin Posts: 5,233
    Was there for Brazil v Australia in the World Cup. What a party!
  • BlackForestReds
    BlackForestReds Posts: 17,952

    Be warned, the Hofbrauhaus is really touristy.

  • suzisausage
    suzisausage Posts: 11,505
    Was there for Brazil v Australia in the World Cup. What a party!
    same here. fantastic experience. the fan park near the olympic stadium was great too. loved the allianz.
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 29,017

    Went to Munich last year, was absolutely brilliant (this wasn't for the festival though). Apparently it's best to go during the week if you can as it gets really really busy and manic at the weekend (only heard this secondhand though).

    Hoffbrauhaus is a must visit, had a great time in there and the Augustine haus as well.

     

    Saw live oom pah pah music in the Augustine Haus. Frauleins serving steins and sausages. Magic.
    Rick Stein and Suzi Sausage?
  • suzisausage
    suzisausage Posts: 11,505
    I was there, but didn't see Rick. :-)
  • creepyaddick
    creepyaddick Posts: 6,152
    Absolutely brilliant!
    Went there two years ago and going back next year
    Oom pah pah bands playing rock tunes and people dancing on the tables, funniest weekend ever!
    Then watching the pissheads going on all the rides in the giant funfair afterwards was hysterical!
    Loads of beer
    Loads of food
    Loads of fun
    I loved Munich

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  • CrayAddick
    CrayAddick Posts: 3,915
    Sounds amazing... Any ideas where to stay? Best to be near the centre of town or out the way a bit???

    Thanks everyone for getting involved.. I'm waiting for Henry to chip in ;)
  • Bangkokaddick
    Bangkokaddick Posts: 4,323
    Hotel prices double during Oktoberfest so if you can find anything in the centre it'll be ridiculously expensive.

    Try some of the lesser known beer halls (though the Hofbrauhaus has to be done as well) if you spend some time away from the Oktoberfest grounds.

    Went to Oktoberfest in 1980 on an Australian bus tour. Stayed in a tent. Memorable trip. Been to Munch a few times since but would like to return for Oktoberfest one day.
  • Southendaddick
    Southendaddick Posts: 5,353
    I would advise against going on he rollercoasters after 8 steins, 5 pretzels, a salty chicken and 4 sausages.
  • creepyaddick
    creepyaddick Posts: 6,152
    We stayed about 15mins out of town but with the public transport system there you can get around all day on the buses, tubes and trains for acouple of euros
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 34,226
    We stayed about 15mins out of town but with the public transport system there you can get around all day on the buses, tubes and trains for acouple of euros




    Agreed, I stayed just outside the main town and no problem with public transport.

    It's a great place!

  • CrayAddick
    CrayAddick Posts: 3,915
    Where's the best place to stay fairly near the centre of town... But not to far... I want to visit the big club complex aswell!!
  • CrayAddick
    CrayAddick Posts: 3,915
    Where's the best place to stay fairly near the centre of town... But not to far... I want to visit the big club complex aswell!!



    Anyone?
  • BlackForestReds
    BlackForestReds Posts: 17,952

    Best to stay in/near the centre of town, although hotel prices do shoot up around Oktoberfest.

    There's a good underground/metro system, meaning it's ok to stay but suburban Munich is a tad dull.

  • jdsd42
    jdsd42 Posts: 1,506
    Its the Nuts .......expensive if you go wrong time ......
  • Curb_It
    Curb_It Posts: 21,272
    I think you'll just be grateful to get somewhere to stay let alone choosing.

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