Oktoberfest on the Theresienwiese, 18 September to 3 October 2027
5 hAdults; families by day, on weekdays18 September – 3 October 2027
Festival · 18 Sep – 3 Oct 2027 · Free entry · Tents 10 to 23:30
ArrivalDirect flight from Spain
Stay2–3 nights
Best timeMay – October; December for the markets
Oktoberfest 202718 September – 3 October
Coming up
Coming up in Munich
What to do
What to do in Munich
Each plan says how long it takes, who it's for and whether you can book.
Nymphenburg Palace, Its Pavilions and the Park
4 hAdults and familiesAll year; the park pavilions, from April to mid-October
The Wittelsbachs' summer palace with a carriage museum, small palaces and a large free park; combined ticket €16 in winter and €20 in summer.
From €20
See the activity
Marienplatz and the New Town Hall Glockenspiel
30 minAll agesAll year; it does not play on Good Friday
A carillon of 43 bells and 32 figures in the Town Hall tower on Marienplatz; it plays free at 11 and 12, and at 17 h from March to October.
Itineraries
Itineraries that pass through
Days and weekends already planned out, with how to get between each stop and who to book with.
Getaways from Munich
Plan the trip
Munich, step by step
Each choice narrows the next: the season shapes how best to travel, and how you travel decides where you stay and where you eat.
When to go
When to go to Munich
From May to October, with the beer gardens open and the English Garden at its best. The 2027 Oktoberfest runs from 18 September to 3 October; in those weeks hotels become much more expensive. In December, Christmas markets.
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How you travel
Munich your way
Choose how you're travelling and we'll tell you where to stay, how to get around, where to eat and which services you'll need. We only show the ways of travelling that make sense here.
Direct flight to Munich and the S-Bahn from the airport to the centre
Munich has its own airport, Munich-Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), with direct flights from Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga, Valencia, Seville, Bilbao, Alicante, Palma and several Canary Islands airports. It is about 30 km north-east of the city: the S-Bahn drops you in the centre in about 40 minutes and you do not need a car at any point of the trip.
- Getting thereMunich (MUC), the city's airport
- Getting aroundU-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram and bus…
- Where to stayWombat's, next to the main…
- ServicesS1 and S8 S-Bahn, airport–centre
Getting there
- Munich (MUC), the city's airport
- S8 S-Bahn, via Ostbahnhof, to Isartor, Marienplatz and the main station; it runs day and night
- S1 S-Bahn, via the west, to the main station and Marienplatz
- Airport-City-Day-Ticket: €17.50 per person or €32.60 for groups of up to five; valid that day across the whole network until 6:00 the next morning
Getting around
- U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram and bus of the MVG and the MVV on the same ticket
- On foot through the old town: from Marienplatz to the Hofbräuhaus is five minutes
- Tram 17 from the main station to Nymphenburg
Where to stay
- Wombat's, next to the main station, if you arrive late and want to spend little
- Hotel Torbräu, at the Isartor stop of the S8, with no change of train from the airport
- Hotel Mariandl, ten minutes' walk from the main station
Services
- S1 and S8 S-Bahn, airport–centre
- Main station (Hauptbahnhof), for onward trains to Salzburg, Berchtesgaden or Rothenburg
Munich without a car
Munich is explored on foot in the old town and by U-Bahn, S-Bahn and tram for the rest. A car is a nuisance: parking in the centre is expensive and nothing needs one. From the airport to the centre you also get there by S-Bahn.
80–170 €per person per day, approximate
- Where to stayHotel Torbräu, at the Isartor…
- Getting aroundAirport-City-Day-Ticket from the airport to…
- Where to eatHofbräuhaus, five minutes from Marienplatz…
- ServicesS1 and S8 S-Bahn to…
Where to stay
- Hotel Torbräu, at the Isartor, five minutes from Marienplatz and with a direct S-Bahn to the airport
- Wombat's, next to the main station, where all the lines stop
- Hotel Mariandl, ten minutes' walk from the main station and 500 m from the Theresienwiese
Getting around
- Airport-City-Day-Ticket from the airport to the centre: €17.50 per person, valid all day
- Tram 17 from the main station to Nymphenburg
- On foot from Marienplatz to the Deutsches Museum and the English Garden
Where to eat
- Hofbräuhaus, five minutes from Marienplatz, open every day
- Augustiner-Keller, ten minutes from the main station and with a direct tram from Nymphenburg
- For a special day, Tantris, in Schwabing, Wednesday to Saturday
Services
- S1 and S8 S-Bahn to the airport
- Main station for train trips around Bavaria
How much does it cost?
People2
Nights3
Who you're with
Munich for whoever you're with
A trip with a toddler is not the same as one with a teenager. Pick yours to see what works and what to bear in mind.
A Big City You Can Cover on Foot
Munich is comfortable with children: a pedestrian centre, enormous parks and museums with family prices or free for minors.
- What works bestThe Glockenspiel at Marienplatz at…
- Where to sleepNear an S-Bahn or metro…
- Where to eatBeer gardens in the English…
- Keep in mindAt Nymphenburg under-18s go in…
What works best
- The Glockenspiel at Marienplatz at 11
- The Eisbach surfers and the English Garden
- The Deutsches Museum, with a €40 family ticket
Where to sleep
- Near an S-Bahn or metro stop in the centre
- Apartments in Maxvorstadt or Haidhausen
Where to eat
- Beer gardens in the English Garden
- Markets and bakeries in the centre
Keep in mind
- At Nymphenburg under-18s go in free
- At the Oktoberfest, go by day and on weekdays
What to do as a family
Science, Urban Surfing and the Most Famous Festival
For teenagers, Munich has the rhythm of a big city: an easy metro for getting around on their own, an enormous technology museum and the Oktoberfest.
- What works bestThe Deutsches Museum, a long…
- Where to sleepNear the main station, well…
- Where to eatFood stalls in the markets…
- Keep in mindAt the Oktoberfest bags of…
What works best
- The Deutsches Museum, a long half day
- The Eisbach wave, to watch the surfers
- The Oktoberfest by day, with rides and the Oide Wiesn
Where to sleep
- Near the main station, well connected
- Hostels in the centre
Where to eat
- Food stalls in the markets in the centre
- Pretzels and Weisswurst as an experience
Keep in mind
- At the Oktoberfest bags of 3 litres maximum are allowed
- Swimming in the Eisbach is forbidden
What to do with teenagers
Munich with friends: chestnut trees, steins and a wave in the middle of a park
In Munich a group's plan is to sit down. A beer garden with five thousand seats, a beer hall from 1589 and, if the calendar coincides, the Wiesn. Between one stein and the next comes what you do not expect: surfers on a fixed wave on the Eisbach, inside the English Garden.
- What works bestOktoberfest
- SleepingWombat's City Hostel Munich Hauptbahnhof
- EatingAugustiner-Keller
- Bear in mindAt the Eisbach, swimming is…
What works best
- Oktoberfest: from 18 September to 3 October 2027, with free entry and tents from 10:00 to 23:30. Tables are booked with each tent; on weekdays and in the morning there is usually room without a booking.
- English Garden and the Eisbach wave: you watch for free from the bridge and carry on to the Chinese Tower.
- Marienplatz and the Glockenspiel: it sounds free at 11 and 12, and at 17:00 from March to October; it works as a meeting point.
- Deutsches Museum: €18 per adult, open daily from 9 to 17, for a rainy day.
- Nymphenburg Palace: the park is free and the combined ticket costs €16 in winter and €20 in summer; a morning stroll after the night before.
Sleeping
- Wombat's City Hostel Munich Hauptbahnhof: next to the central station, with dormitories and double rooms, all with their own bathroom, a bar, café and kitchen.
Eating
- Augustiner-Keller: a 5,000-seat beer garden under chestnut trees, with Edelstoff from a wooden barrel at €9 a stein and an area where you can bring your own food.
- Hofbräuhaus: the Bavarian court's beer hall, with live music every day; roast pork with a potato dumpling costs €18.90.
Bear in mind
- At the Eisbach, swimming is forbidden and only those with river-wave experience surf: watch from the bridge.
- At the Wiesn, table booking is done with each tent and only for the inside: if you are a big group, do it early.
- At the Augustiner-Keller you can bring your own food to the designated area, but the stein is bought there.
What to do with friends
Where to stay
Where to stay if you're flyingwithout a car
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Hotel Torbräu
Why we like it: Four-star hotel next to the Isartor, at the start of Tal street, which boasts of being Munich's oldest: there has been an inn here since 1490.
From €145
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Hotel Mariandl and Café am Beethovenplatz
Why we like it: Small hotel in a protected house of around 1900, above a café with red ceilings and live music, 500 metres from the Theresienwiese.
From €84
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Wombat's City Hostel Munich Hauptbahnhof
Why we like it: Hostel next to the main station with dorms and double rooms, all with their own bathroom, a glass-roofed courtyard, a bar, a café and a kitchen.
Where to eat
Where to eat in Munich
From set lunch menus to Michelin stars. We mark the price level and what to order at each place.
Hofbräuhaus München
What to order: the crispy roast pork with dark-beer sauce and potato dumpling (€18.90), or two white sausages with sweet mustard before midday, with a half litre of Hofbräu Original.
Augustiner-Keller
What to order: a mug of Augustiner Edelstoff from a wooden barrel (€9) and, in the restaurant, the roast pork with potato dumpling and red cabbage (€17.90).
Tantris Maison Culinaire
What to order: if you are under 35, the midday Menu Jeune (four courses with aperitif, wine and coffee, €150 per person); otherwise, the Tantris DNA menu, with the cheese and desserts from the trolley.
Nearby
Near Munich
The closest places, whichever country they are in.
Tips
Worth knowing first
- 1Museums on Sunday
The Alte Pinakothek costs €1 on Sundays.
- 2Glockenspiel at 11
At 12 it is more crowded. Arrive ten minutes early.
- 3Under-18s do not pay at Nymphenburg
Free entry up to age 18.
The Oktoberfest on a Saturday at noon
The tents are full from mid-morning and the organisers advise against queuing. Go on a weekday and early.
Getting there from Spain
There are direct flights from the main Spanish cities. From the airport to the centre you take the S-Bahn (lines S1 and S8) to Marienplatz or the main station. The old town, the English Garden and the Deutsches Museum island are within walking distance of each other.
Getting around the city
On foot in the centre and by metro, tram and S-Bahn for everything else: Nymphenburg is a few minutes away by tram and the Theresienwiese has its own metro station. You do not need a car, and parking in the centre is expensive.
Crowds and what to book
During the Oktoberfest the city fills up and hotels multiply their prices: book months ahead or choose other dates. The rest of the year, buy Nymphenburg tickets online, as they come with a time slot, and the Deutsches Museum to avoid queues.
Where to sleep and eat
To sleep, three options close to transport: the Hotel Torbräu, a four-star at the Isartor, with an inn on the site since 1490; the Hotel Mariandl, a house from around 1900 above a café with live music, near the Theresienwiese; and the Wombat's hostel, next to the main station, with a bathroom in every room.
To eat, the classic beer hall is the Hofbräuhaus, open every day; for an afternoon in a beer garden under the chestnut trees, the Augustiner-Keller; and for a special meal, from Wednesday to Saturday, Tantris, in Schwabing.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 Oktoberfest?
From 18 September to 3 October 2027, on the Theresienwiese. Entry is free.
How many days do you need?
Two or three: the old town and the English Garden, museums, and Nymphenburg.
Is it a good city with children?
Yes: the Glockenspiel, the surfers on the Eisbach, Nymphenburg park and the Deutsches Museum, free for under-6s.
Can you surf on the Eisbach?
It has been permitted again since May 2026, for experienced surfers only. Watching is free.