Oktoberfest
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 ABOVE: Oktoberfest's "tents" are huge
prefabricated structures that accommodate thousands of beer drinkers.
Planning your trip to Oktoberfest
When to come. Oktoberfest takes place from late September
until early October. Here's a calendar to help you with your planning:
2011: September 17 - October 3
2012:
September 22-October 7
When to book. The earlier, the better. Hotel rooms are in
short supply during Oktoberfest, but don't let that stop you from coming: You
can easily take a train into the Munich Hauptbahnhof (main railway
station) if you're unable to book a flight or a hotel room.
How to reach the Wiesn.
Don't even think about driving,
because the
Munich police will keep you from getting anywhere near the grounds. Instead,
walk from the city center or use one of the many forms of public transportation
available in Munich: U-Bahn, S-Bahn, bus, tram, or taxi. Another possibility, if
you're coming from outside Munich, is to book an excursion through a local
travel agency.
Next page:
Oktoberfest Web links
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