Cross posted
I have been to Oktoberfest 6 times and to Munich and the overall region 9 times. I went to Oktoberfest the last five years in a row and have links and pics and info for all kinds of stuff people should do while there, much of which has been mentioned in this thread. I do one day want to meet Oliver the MOD and buy him some beers and as of right now I am happy to say I WILL attend this year!
I will be with friends at the Le Meridien Munich (
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...ridien-munich/), where I had stayed with friends and family many times and it is a great hotel for all your needs. Located near the train station and a 10 min walk to the fest itself, this is a perfect spot for the scene. I will be there Sept 25-29.
Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany 2018 will begin at 6:00 AM on Saturday, September 22 and ends on Sunday, October 7. Here is the official site and some other stuff, and they have a great APP too!
https://www.oktoberfest.de/en/
Outfits/traditional German Costumes or “Trachten”
Women: Dirndl
Men: Lederhosen
Must you wear these things to go there and enjoy Oktoberfest? No, but lemme tell ya, everything is so much better when you do! Over the years I have cobbled together a complete outfit so authentic and Oktoberfesty, that people there walk up to me speaking fluent German and it’s a riot when they find out I’m just another ‘Merkin! Having my lederhosen on even got us into restaurants that were turning down other tourists that weren’t fully into the spirit of the place. But like I said, it is never required to wear any of the traditional clothing. You’ll just wish you had gotten into the spirit if you don’t.
Stores all over the city will sell outfits and pieces and they can range in price, and there are even kiosks near the train station that will sell them. It is not required to wear these outfits but I think it enhances the overall experience and it looks great too. If you do need to buy online, do this well in advance and try:
https://www.germanimporthaus.com/
Authentic German Clothing Store for Lederhosen Dirndl, Bundhosen Dirndl, Dirndl Lederhosen, Dirndl Bundhosen