Oktoberfest 2017
#16
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The past several years, I have been able to find a weekend night for a hotel available using points. Marriott and/or IHG. Great redemption value, of course.
Otherwise, yes. Hotels in the city are expensive.
As for "best local beer", I would have to put a vote in for Augustiner am Platzl, across the street from the big Hofbräuhaus.
While an admitted fan of Augustiner beer in general, when I visited they were tapping a fresh, wooden keg of Helles at the bar every afternoon. Can't confirm they still do it, but I have very fond memories...
Of course, when I visit O'fest it is for the atmosphere of the Wiesn tents. Unless I was in town for an extended visit, I would save other locales for other times.
Otherwise, yes. Hotels in the city are expensive.
As for "best local beer", I would have to put a vote in for Augustiner am Platzl, across the street from the big Hofbräuhaus.
While an admitted fan of Augustiner beer in general, when I visited they were tapping a fresh, wooden keg of Helles at the bar every afternoon. Can't confirm they still do it, but I have very fond memories...
Of course, when I visit O'fest it is for the atmosphere of the Wiesn tents. Unless I was in town for an extended visit, I would save other locales for other times.
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I'll be returning to Oktoberfest this year, after falling in love with it last year. The only thing to be aware of on the 16th is that's also the Rosaweisn, the gay day at the Braurosl tent. That one will be packed and have a line all day, so check out one of the other tents. Last year was rainy but there were plenty of spots in all the other tents. A nice sunny day would change that by a lot though!
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I'll be returning to Oktoberfest this year, after falling in love with it last year. The only thing to be aware of on the 16th is that's also the Rosaweisn, the gay day at the Braurosl tent. That one will be packed and have a line all day, so check out one of the other tents. Last year was rainy but there were plenty of spots in all the other tents. A nice sunny day would change that by a lot though!
Can't wait, and like you, hoping for very good weather!
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I can second everything but number 3. While the Schneider Brauhaus is very good it brews and serves Weizenbeer. If you are looking for the other typical beer the "Helles" you should visit another Brauhaus. A very traditional place is Beim Sedlmayr, or Georgenhof. For Friday or Saturday evening you should reserve a table.
- Seidmayr - looks like it's neat Hoffbrau in Marienplatz right?
- Georgenhof - in Schwabing which I'm familiar with area but not the street. Near Roxy/Hoffbrau on Leopold Strauss?
I know Leopold/Ludwig Strauss
Helles beer in Germany isn't my favorite as I prefer Pilsner from czech far better.
but willing to explore a few more on recommendations. Weiss beers (Franziskanner, Aventinus, Schneider weiss, Erdinger, Hacker-Schoor ) are exceptional in Munich and even Gutman. Want to find many new local places in Munich even to try Helles so I really appreciate like ideas above.
Are you in Munich Sept 20-25 this year?
I was in Bamberg for 5 nights in May--- had many Pils & Rauch biers. have you been?
Last edited by euromannn; Jul 25, 2017 at 7:18 am
#20
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You re correct about the parade date:
"The traditional costumes parade takes place Every first Oktoberfest Sunday. In 2017, the parade starts at 10 o'clock on September 17."
#21
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The past several years, I have been able to find a weekend night for a hotel available using points. Marriott and/or IHG. Great redemption value, of course.
Otherwise, yes. Hotels in the city are expensive.
As for "best local beer", I would have to put a vote in for Augustiner am Platzl, across the street from the big Hofbräuhaus.
While an admitted fan of Augustiner beer in general, when I visited they were tapping a fresh, wooden keg of Helles at the bar every afternoon. Can't confirm they still do it, but I have very fond memories...
Of course, when I visit O'fest it is for the atmosphere of the Wiesn tents. Unless I was in town for an extended visit, I would save other locales for other times.
Otherwise, yes. Hotels in the city are expensive.
As for "best local beer", I would have to put a vote in for Augustiner am Platzl, across the street from the big Hofbräuhaus.
While an admitted fan of Augustiner beer in general, when I visited they were tapping a fresh, wooden keg of Helles at the bar every afternoon. Can't confirm they still do it, but I have very fond memories...
Of course, when I visit O'fest it is for the atmosphere of the Wiesn tents. Unless I was in town for an extended visit, I would save other locales for other times.
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This one is rather 'new' in MUC https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpres...wt/hoteldetail
Currently at 219E/night ihg-rate for the dates mentioned - not too bad for Oktoberfest season, I think.
Next to S-Bahn "Stammstrecke", Stop Hirschgarten (2min walk).
Currently at 219E/night ihg-rate for the dates mentioned - not too bad for Oktoberfest season, I think.
Next to S-Bahn "Stammstrecke", Stop Hirschgarten (2min walk).
#23
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This one is rather 'new' in MUC https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpres...wt/hoteldetail
Currently at 219E/night ihg-rate for the dates mentioned - not too bad for Oktoberfest season, I think.
Next to S-Bahn "Stammstrecke", Stop Hirschgarten (2min walk).
Currently at 219E/night ihg-rate for the dates mentioned - not too bad for Oktoberfest season, I think.
Next to S-Bahn "Stammstrecke", Stop Hirschgarten (2min walk).
Thanks for the hotel suggestion.
#24
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I know Marienplatz Sq area and Schwabing very well so easy to get too.
danke
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Georgenhof is close to Leopoldstraße, between subway station University and Giselastraße.
Around Marienplatz are
Tegernseeer im Tal
Doinsle
Not far from Marienplatz around Frauenkirche is
Andechser and Augustiner
#26
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I've had Augustines often and Andescher I've had in draft here in Seattle.
Have you tried the rauchbieer from Schlenkerla and Spezial from Bamberg?
Very interesting as clearly a local taste bud to acclimate too.
What is your opinion of Gutman Weiss beer,a s on a blog many raved about it but I thought similar to Erdinger Dunkel?
I've been going to Munich so long I tend you hit just Schneiderweiss & Hoffbrau(walk through not drink) in Marienplatz then head to University or Schwabing area for other bars, so appreciate the new tips.
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Honestly, you may have already missed prime opportunity to snag rooms. Festival is only a couple months away now.
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This one is rather 'new' in MUC https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpres...wt/hoteldetail
Currently at 219E/night ihg-rate for the dates mentioned - not too bad for Oktoberfest season, I think.
Next to S-Bahn "Stammstrecke", Stop Hirschgarten (2min walk).
Currently at 219E/night ihg-rate for the dates mentioned - not too bad for Oktoberfest season, I think.
Next to S-Bahn "Stammstrecke", Stop Hirschgarten (2min walk).
Decent hotel and very good location for easy access to O'Fest.
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The Oktoberfest app just launched. It's quite cool; dynamic tent occupancy levels, find friends, you can even use it to pay for things.
http://www.oktoberfest.de/en/article...-_de+App/4023/
http://www.oktoberfest.de/en/article...-_de+App/4023/