10 frequently asked questions about Oktoberfest

What is Oktoberfest?

Oktoberfest is the greatest in the world beer festival. It is held in Munich, Germany starting 1810. At the moment   it is the biggest ???beer festival??? in the world: more than 6 million people from all over the world visit this festival each year.

How does Oktoberfest look like?

Not far away form Munich situated Theresa??™s meadow (Theresienwiese). On this meadow all the Bavarian breweries set up their own beer tents. The tents are spacious enough, each tent houses about 7 000 people. You can find ?« Lowenbrau?» tent, ?«Augustiner?» tent ??“ altogether 14 tents. Also on Theresa??™s meadow different carousels, roller coasters, side-shows and a big dipper are built.

How much does the beer cost?

This year one liter mug of beer (ein Mass) costs from ?‚¬6, 65 to ?‚¬7, 10 (last year it was from ?‚¬6, 30 to ?‚¬6, 80). Other drinks ??“ red wine about ?‚¬5,5 per liter, juice and soft drinks ??“ about ?‚¬6 euro per liter.

Days of f and working hours? 

In 2005 Oktoberfest started on the 17th of September and was over on the 3 rd of October. Tents??™ working hours are from 10 AM (from 9 AM on weekends) till 11.30 PM (the last order at 10.30 PM). ?«Kafer Wiesn- Schanke?» and ?«Weinzelt?» halls are working till 1 AM (the last order at 00.15 AM).

Is it obligatory to reserve places in beer tents?

It is recommended to reserve places, especially at night on weekends, especially for groups. Even on weekdays it is hard to find a free table for a group of more than 5 people. If you don??™t have reservation, we recommend you to come at 13.30 PM on weekdays and as early as possible on weekends. If you can??™t find a free table, you won??™t be served.

How many days one should spend at Oktoberfest?

It depends on you. Approximately 5-6 days. You will have enough time to drink some beer and visit Munich, its places of interest and Bavaria??™s sights.