For beer lovers, this could be the trip of a lifetime. Destination: Bavaria – towards Munich, to be on the great lawn of Theresienwiese (‘Wiesn’ for Müncheners) on September 22nd at noon, waiting for the Mayor to tap the first keg to kick off the most famous Oktoberfest in Germany. On September 28th, then, a quick shift to Stuttgart to attend the Cannstatter Volksfest, which lasts until Oct. 14th. At this point, five days for an easy trip to Bremen (750 km to the north) to attend the inauguration of Bremen Beer Festival, from October 19th to November 4th.

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The brewers of Munich are already busy preparing the nectar which will be poured in millions of gallons into the mugs of the Oktoberfest (September 17th -October 3rd ). Also this year the legendary festival in Munich – held, since 1810, at the Theresienwiese field – is expected to draw millions of visitors. But to be sure you know what you will be drinking, it is best to read the following information.

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Like every year, for twenty days the city of Munich becomes the European center of entertainment. During the 2010 edition of the Oktoberfest there were nearly 6.5 million visitors in the large Festhalle, the covered tents, who drank more than 6 million liters of beer and ate something like 17 cattles, 59 calves and a few hundred thousands of chickens, but mostly 250 000 sausages (always served in pairs).

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The visit to Oktoberfest should be programmed in advance. To enjoy the party and to dispose of excess, in fact, you have to book a hotel as well as a table at the stalls. If you don’t book, you will remain standing and cannot drink. The following ten tips are to help you to make the most of your Oktoberfest experience.

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Probably, for the veterans of the Oktoberfest, the following tips are unnecessary. But for those experiencing for the first time this important event in Munich (which although being called Oktober-fest, takes place in September), some guidance is needed.

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For many years, Oktoberfest’s Tuesday is traditionally the day dedicated to families. On that day, from 12.00 to 6.00 pm, the magical atmosphere of this beautiful festival becomes even more magical to greet families and their children: beverages and delicacies sold at the stalls and many attractions at the Luna Park are offered at discounted prices!

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The Oktoberfest is famous for the millions of jugs of beer that are consumed, for the buxom girls waiting on tables, for the gourmet meals served in the Festhalle (large beer tents), but also for the great Luna Park which every year accompanies the festival of beer.
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Eine Maß bitte! Another pitcher please! Because it is useless to deny it, the Maß, the one-liter mug of beer, is the king and the prince of Munich’s Oktoberfest… and the pretty waitresses in traditional costumes delivering thousands of them every day, are their beloved concubines.
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The Festhalle are large covered pavilions where for 10 € you can taste in disarray a jug (one liter) of beer. In addition to the beer, at the Festhalle you will also find food, from grilled chicken to the typical Bavarian dishes, such as the legendary pork würstel of all kinds. The main Festhalle are managed by the most famous brands of beer, Augustiner, Hacker-Pschorr, Hofbräu, Löwenbräu, Paulaner and Spaten, and each can accommodate thousands of people.

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Munich is a great city full of hotels, guest houses, B & Bs, hostels, rooms and rental apartments, campsites, recreational vehicle parking. So choosing where to sleep during your stay for the Oktoberfest, only depends on two things: how you move and how much you want to spend.
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