Oktoberfest, Germany

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Population (attendance): 6 mln pax.

Oktoberfest is an event that thousands of beer lovers are looking forward every year. The world’s most famous and popular beer festival, which is held annually in Munich, attracts more than 6 million visitors from around the world. The date of the festival changes every year. It is a 16-day celebration running from late September to the first weekend in October. Every year on the Theresienwiese (meadow of Therese) special beer tents are placed in which the participants of the festival can taste the best varieties of a frothy drink. The biggest tent can accommodate up to 10 000 people.

Another remarkable feature of the beer festival is a huge amount of colourful rides and stalls with interesting souvenirs. That is the reason for many travellers to go on holiday with their families. The best breweries in Munich take part in the festival. In honour of the holiday they brew special beers. And renowned chefs prepare luxurious menus of fares that are best suited to frothy drink.

The founder of the festival is the Bavarian Prince Ludwig I. In 1810 in honour of the marriage to Princess Therese he arranged a luxurious holiday where all residents were offered a free beer. It was in honour of Ludwig I wife that a beautiful meadow where celebrations were held had got its name. By the will of the heir it was decided to spend the holiday every year. The modern Oktoberfest it is a lot of beers and popular Bavarian treats, colourful rides and everyday entertainment, solemn processions through the city and exciting gastronomic events.

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ATM bankomat: 'Targobank' located in 0.23 km (

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Car rental office: 'RENTn more - Autovermietung' is located in 0.15 km (

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Fuel station: 'BK' in 0.46 km

Supermarket: 'dean&david M Tal GmbH' in 0.19 km

Parking: 'APCOA Parkhaus P&R am Hofbräuhaus' in 0.01 km

Apotheek: 'St. Anna Apotheke Ludwig Gierstorfer jun.' in 0.15 km

Police station: 'Polizeiinspektion 11 Altstadt' in 0.77 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Restaurant Beccofino' in 0.02 km

Railway station: 'Kammerspiele' in 0.18 km

Nearest airports:
» Oberpfaffenhofen Airport OBF - in 22 km

» Furstenfeldbruck Airport FEL - in 24 km

» Munchen Airport MUC - in 28 km

» Augsburg Airport AGB - in 57 km

» Ingolstadt Manching Airport ZNQ - in 70 km

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Pension Am Jakobsplatz

Located in 0 km from Oktoberfest
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Rooms: 4

The rooms at Pension Am Jakobsplatz are decorated in a contemporary style, and each feature a TV, shower and sink. Some also include shared toilet … More: photo, rates and booking

Premium-Wohnung Universität/Maxvorstadt

Located in 1 km from Oktoberfest
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Rooms: 1

Premium-Wohnung Universität/Maxvorstadt has stylish interiors with contemporary furniture and wooden floors. Comforts include a living area with … More: photo, rates and booking

Nanuk Apartment 2

Located in 2 km from Oktoberfest
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Rooms: 1

The bright apartment features flat-screen TV, and has a terrace. The kitchen contains a coffee machine and a dishwasher, and the bathroom has a … More: photo, rates and booking

Pandion Boardinghouse

Located in 3 km from Oktoberfest
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Rooms: 21

A kitchenette, seating area and flat-screen satellite TV are included in the apartments at Pandion Boardinghouse. All apartments are brightly … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Oktoberfest - Munich

Märchenwald is a no less interesting place, and so a visit to it would certainly excite children. The leisure park is also famous under the name “the Fairy Tale Forest”. Märchenwald is particularly suitable for tourists with smaller kids. Children will be happy to explore the fairy house and the house of seven dwarves from the internationally famous fairytale. There are many playgrounds for children, so they will be able to make a ride on a magic train, swarm up a rope, and then relax in a charming café.

Horse riding schools have become increasingly popular in recent years. In Munich, even children can master the basics of equitation. For this purpose, simply head to Ponyhof or Pony House. That is the place where children can ride ponies under a careful guidance of professional instructors. There are several horses in Ponyhof, so adults won’t be bored as well. Besides the horse riding school, there is a great carting center and special playgrounds with different rides. It’s important to mention that Ponyhof works all year round. In winter, visitors can welcome to enjoy riding in a horse-drawn sledge.
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