Munich Oktoberfest

[RobJShe]

Am off to Munich with friends on the 23rd for Oktoberfest. Anyone from here going? Anyone been before? Any "must-dos" whilst we are there?

Any pointers appreciated.

[fredd1e]

Get Drunk ! HTH

[Bigel]

get there early (as in 11/midday) and get on the tables that aren't booked from 6pm, they're by far and away the best ones with everyone dancing on the tables and generally getting hammered. Oh and don't go outside the tent once you get into the evening as they wont let you back in.

Apart from that, drink shedloads and try not to be sick on any of the rides outside!!



edited because I cant spell...

Edited by Bigel on Thursday 11th September 21:03

[Muncher]

Not been to Oktoberfest but I've been to Munich and loved it, great place!

[Pesty]

oktoberfest is fantastic!

as well as the park where the festival is check out the hoffbrau* house in the center. Drink beer eat pretsels



crap picture I took on a phone

[chibbard]

I went about 5 years ago with my old company. I just got completely plastered in order to put up with the stupid dancing, terrible music and eating radishes and chicken. Wasn't that impressed to be honest but it didn't cost me anything.

[langy]

I've been twice and it's a great laugh. If you get there late, it can be a nightmare trying to get in one of the tents. I've been let in through side doors and kitchens so it's always worth loitering around outside and waiting.

When you get inside, find a table and wait to get served (they don't have bars), stand on tables, jump up and down, drinking / spilling steins of lager everywhere and enjoy.

The tents close at about 22:30. The way I always looked at it was you have 12 - 15 tents with 8000 odd people in each which adds up to a shed load of people on the lash

[Pesty]

ps.

I was there three days and never saw any agro or vilolence. Drinking all day yet waking up teh next day fine wanting more If I get pissed in this country Im hungover for days

the food is also excellent

[Bigel]

although very literal german... ask for half a chicken and you'll get half a chick - with nothing else. It is damn tasty though...

[lord summerisle]

RobJShe said:

Any "must-dos" whilst we are there?

this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iduF5EFqF4

[Hollywood Wheels]

Where do I sign up???!!!!

[chrisr29]

Pesty said:

ps.

I was there three days and never saw any agro or vilolence. Drinking all day yet waking up teh next day fine wanting more If I get pissed in this country Im hungover for days

the food is also excellent

Never been to the festival but have been on the lash in Germany many a time and agree with you completely. No agro AND no hangover!

[0836whimper]

What's the fancy-dress situation ? I am going on Sunday and am interested in some 'hosen, but this could be seen as taking the piss a bit too much. I don't want to upset the fraus. Are there many people walking around in these outfits or is it genuine stuff only ?

[C5L]

Awesome post pics when you come back !!!

i am going next year definitely !

[Puggit]

In the funfair outside is a helter-skelter which involves a travelator to get up in to it.

Try it

[anonymous-user]

Been a few times. Fab fun and lots of tasty single women around too from all over the world!

[Silver993tt]

chrisr29 said:

Pesty said:

ps.

I was there three days and never saw any agro or vilolence. Drinking all day yet waking up teh next day fine wanting more If I get pissed in this country Im hungover for days

the food is also excellent

Never been to the festival but have been on the lash in Germany many a time and agree with you completely. No agro AND no hangover!

That's because all beer in Germany is made without adding any preservatives or anything artificial. It has to be made with pure water by law - unlike the chemkical ale sold in the UK

[Welshbeef]

October fest is actually in September.... i.e. this and next week. I was going to go there for my stag do this weekend but cost escallated to high.

I always thought it was in october hence its name but have found out thats not the case.

[HundredthIdiot]

0836whimper said:

What's the fancy-dress situation ? I am going on Sunday and am interested in some 'hosen, but this could be seen as taking the piss a bit too much. I don't want to upset the fraus. Are there many people walking around in these outfits or is it genuine stuff only ?

There are plenty of people wearing Pinocchio costumes. You'll fit right in.

The real ones are hand made from deerskin or something, and there's a bit of fuss at the moment from traditionalists objecting to far east imports. PVC is likely to get you into some interesting conversations, but you won't get lynched or anything.

[satchbot]

Great atmosphere and I love the spicy pork. No aggro and it's great to see pissed Germans in hosen dancing on the tables. The fun fair is pretty cool too. Need to go again!

There will be a lot of Aussies and Yanks there.