Oktoberfest in Germany

Munich Oktoberfest takes place at Theresienwiese park, and getting there is easy thanks to the Theresienwiese U-Bahn right next to the venue. If you’re getting the train to Oktoberfest, then it’s only a 20-minute walk from Munich Central station to the event, and tram stops like Hermann-Lingg-Straße are just a 10-minute walk away. 

Fun fact – only beers brewed in Munich can be served at Oktoberfest! The event actually kicks off with a parade of the best local brewers and landlords, so beer-lovers can get a taste of all the best local flavours. Mouth-watering meats are a huge part of traditional German cuisine, so expect everything from freshly cooked chicken to succulent pork roast and more. Dumplings and giant pretzels are on the menu too, as well as sweet treats like gingerbread hearts. Most of the facilities are open from 10am till midnight – good thing you’ll have a super-comfy bed waiting for you at the end of the night!

When you’re looking for places to stay near Oktoberfest, our Munich hotels have got you covered this autumn! Our Premier Inn Munich City Zentrum hotel is closest to the event – roughly a 22-minute walk away from Theresienwiese – followed by our Munich City Schwabing hotel and our Munich City Ost hotel about a 25-minute drive away, and our Munich Messe hotel about a 30-minute drive away. Plus, while you’re in town for the event, don’t miss out on all the other best things to do in Munich!

With the Cannstatter Wasen U-Bahn station right next to the event, getting to the Stuttgart Beer Festival couldn’t be easier. Bad Cannstatt station is just a 12-minute walk from Stuttgart’s Oktoberfest too, and you’ll find plenty of local bus stops nearby for getting to and from your hotel.  

Oktoberfest food is just as delicious as you might expect – think Bratwurst, pork shanks, pretzels and more. Just like Munich’s Oktoberfest, this Stuttgart event serves up its own kinds of beer – like Stuttgarter Hofbräu and Fürstenberg – in its Alpine lodges and beer tents. There’ll be parades, traditional lederhosen and dirndl and plenty of fun activities to enjoy before an exciting closing party with fireworks! 

Our Stuttgart hotels are perfect if you’re searching for places to stay near the Stuttgart Beer Festival. You’ll find our Premier Inn Stuttgart Bad Cannstatt hotel just a five-minute drive away from the Cannstatter Wasen, while our Stuttgart City Centre hotel, our Stuttgart City Europaviertel hotel and our Stuttgart Feuerbach hotel are all roughly a 15-minute drive away. There’s more to do on Stuttgart city breaks than visit its famous festival though – check out our list of some of the top things to do in Germany for a little inn-spiration.