General

What is the difference between the two camps?

Our Original camp has been operating at Oktoberfest for the last five years in the eastern part of Munich near Messestadt Ost, and has gained a legendary reputation amongst travellers as a great place to chill, drink, party and base yourselves for the Oktoberfest festivities.

This year we’re super excited to be starting up a second camp to expand the options for our travelling guests in 2018! Based at the former equestrian arena of the 1974 Munich Olympics, we have a lovely, secluded area near Riem in the inner-east of the city with our new Glamping Experience*!

The two camps are approximately an hour walk between them, so please make sure you are heading to the camp that corresponds with your booking confirmation!

In addition we have an events team at each of our camps who will help you connect, mingle and party your way to a memorable Oktoberfest! Keep your eyes peeled for the events board in reception detailing all of our fun events and activities.

Wanting to head further afield? We’ve also got you covered! Our reception can help you arrange all of your day trips and excursions – just ask at Reception.

There will be differences in the facilities and inclusions between the two camps, so click the link below to be forwarded to the relevant section for your camp of choice:

*Please note there are also a handful of standard tents in addition to the Glamping tents at the Glamping Experience site. Please see the options in depth by clicking the ‘Book Now’ option above.

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Heading to the Oktoberfest

When does Oktoberfest start? When does it open and close?

Oktoberfest 2018 will take place from September 22nd, 12:00am to October 7th, 11:30pm.

Beer tents:
On opening day, beer is served from 12noon until 10:30pm. From Monday to Friday, beer is sold from 10am to 10:30pm, on weekends and holidays, the tents serve beer from 9am to 10:30pm.

The exceptions are Käfer’s Wiesnschänke and the Wine Tent, where last orders are at 12:30am and the tent closes at 1am.

Stands:
On opening day, the stands are open from 10 am to midnight. From Monday to Thursday, opening hours are from 10 am to 11:30 pm, on Friday until midnight. On Saturdays and Sunday October 2nd, stands are open from 9 am to midnight and from 9 am to 11:30 pm on the first and second Sundays and Holidays.

Do I need a reservation at the beer tents?

You will find seats at the Oktoberfest especially hard to come by on the weekends, with most suggesting you need to be there well before 8am to get a place – sometimes much earlier.

During the week you should be fine if you turn up early afternoon, however please be aware that this will vary from day to day, so we suggest the earlier the better!

How much is a beer?

Prices for a mass beer (1 litre) at the Oktoberfest are approximately €11-12. A small tip of a Euro is regarded as polite.

Do I have to pay entrance fee for Oktoberfest?

Nope! It’s completely free to walk in and explore.

What is a dirndl or lederhosen? Where can I buy one?

A dirndl is a traditional Bavarian dress for ladies and the lederhosen is the equivalent for the men – both are well associated with Oktoberfest and we think that kitting yourself out in this get-up for the ultimate Oktoberfest experience! We have a great partner who we work with on our campsites who can sort you out (and with a cheeky discount for our lovely guests), so ask us at reception when you arrive about the options.

Can I take a backpack to Oktoberfest?

Due to security reasons, you cannot take backpacks into the Oktoberfest.

What else is there to do in Munich?

In our experience a full early morning to late night drinking session is a fair challenge to do back-to-back, so why not stay an extra night or two and have a day out to explore Munich or further afield? Chat with one of our reception staff if you need some inspiration!

Original Oktoberfest Camping
– What time is check-in/out? What time is reception open?
Check in is from 3pm onwards. Check out is 10am (don’t worry we won’t kick you off the campsite at 10.00, you can still be part of the family until 2pm, then it is really time to go!)
Reception opens at 7am until 11pm (midnight on Friday and Saturday). If you think you will arrive outside of these hours please let us know your estimated time of arrival so that we can ensure there will be someone to check you in at this time.
– Is breakfast included?
A continental breakfast is included in your accommodation price. This is served between 8am and 11am in the breakfast tent.
– Are there lockers?
Yes, there will be limited lockers available on a first come first served basis. You will need your own padlock for these. If you don’t have a padlock, we will have some for sale at reception.
– Is sleeping gear included?
Yes. Included is an air mattress, sleeping bag with liner and pillows. We have a limited supply go of extra blankets and hot water bottles are available from reception or one of our Event Ambassadors.
– Can I bring my own sleeping bag?
If you prefer to do so, you can. Please let reception know when you check in and we will remove the surplus bag(s) from your tent to give you a little more space.
– Is there power on the site to charge my phone? Is there power in the tents?
Yes. There are common areas where you will be able to charge your phone, and power in the dorm tents for heating only. The power will not be able to support hairdryers, hair straighteners, etc, so please leave these at home!
– How to get to the campsite?
The address for the ORIGINAL OKTOBERFEST CAMPING is:
De-Gasperi-Bogen, Gate 9, 81829 München, Germany
You can get here easily on public transportation (U-Bahn). It’s one train from the Hauptbahnhof (U2 line). If you’re coming from the airport, take the train into Ostbahnhof and change onto the U6 for one stop changing at Innsbrucker Ring, and continuing on the U2. The stop for us is Messestadt Ost.

From there we are a 7 minute walk. Please follow the directions on the map link above.
– How to get to the Oktoberfest from the camp?
The most direct way is to take public transportation via the U2 line from Messestadt Ost to the Hauptbahnhof and walk from there, which is approximately 12 minutes.
Alternatively you can take the U2 to Innsbrucker Ring, and from there you can pick up the U5 direct to Theresienwiese (the local stop for the Oktoberfest).
– What should I bring?
This is camping, so remember to be prepared for all types of weather and temperature. The days will likely be mild, becoming cooler in the evenings, so we recommend bringing some good base layers that you can build up, a windproof/waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers and/or shoes and a head torch for use in your tent.
– How can I pay for my reservation?
It’s up to you! We prefer cash, however we do also have a card machine on site (additional fees may apply dependent on your card)
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Yes, there are shared hot shower and toilet facilities on the campsite.
– Is there a bar on the camp site?
Yes! We will have our own bar open on certain evenings throughout the festival. Check out activities board in camp for more information.
– Can I bring my own booze?
You can bring your own beers to the campsite, yes.
– Is there WiFi available?
There is a paid WiFi solution that stretches to some parts of the camp. If you really want to be permanently connected it’s worth getting a European SIM card with included data before you arrive (this can also be used in any participating EU country). Nearby outlets such as Vodafone and Aldi have SIMs for sale.
We also like to think that we connect you in other ways through our awesome social events on site, so which ever way you look at it, there will be plenty of ways to ‘connect’!
– Is there an ATM near the camp?
There is an ATM on the general campsite area (not specifically on our campsite pitch/not operated by us) which dispenses Euros. We understand there is a surcharge for cash withdrawals.
Do you have showers? Hot water?

– Are there any supermarkets/restaurants in the area?
There is a shopping centre – Riem Arcaden – which is near to the campsite (adjacent to Messestadt Ost). There is a range of supermarkets, shops and restaurants here.

Oktoberfest Glamping Experience (Schnitzel Camp)
– What time is check-in/out? What time is reception open?
Check in is from 3pm onwards. Check out is 10am (don’t worry we won’t kick you off the campsite at 10.00, you can still be part of the family until 2pm, then it is really time to go!)
Reception opens at 7am until 11pm (midnight on Friday and Saturday). If you think you will arrive outside of these hours please let us know your estimated time of arrival so that we can ensure there will be someone to check you in at this time.
– Is breakfast included?
A continental breakfast is included in your accommodation price. This is served between 8am and 11am in the breakfast tent.
There will also be a limited amount of breakfast upgrade options available at the camp. Ask one of our Event Ambassadors at camp or our lovely reception staff when you check in for more details!
– Are there lockers?
Yes, there will be limited lockers available on a first come first served basis. You will need your own padlock for these. If you don’t have a padlock, we will have some for sale at reception.
– Is sleeping gear included?
Yes. This depends on which accommodation you choose:
Included in our Glamping tents are:
An deluxe air mattress, duvet and pillows with fresh linen. Extra blankets and hot water bottles are available from reception.
Included in a standard 1 person and 2 person tent is:
An air mattress, sleeping bag with liner and pillows. We have a limited supply go of extra blankets and hot water bottles are available from reception or one of our Event Ambassadors.
– Can I bring my own sleeping bag?
If you prefer to do so, you can in the standard 1 and 2 person tents.

– Is there power on the site to charge my phone? Is there power in the tents?
Yes. There are common areas where you will be able to charge your phone and power to use in the Glamping tents between 9pm and 9am.
The power will not be able to support hairdryers, hair straighteners, etc, so please leave these at home!
The standard tents do not have connected power.
– How to get to the campsite?
The address for the GLAMPING CAMP is:
Schichtlstraße 46, 81929 München, Germany
You can get here easily on the S-Bahn. It’s one train from the Hauptbahnhof (S2 line). If you’re coming from the airport, take the train into
Leuchtenbergring and change onto the S2. The stop for us is Riem.
From there we are a 5 minute walk. Please follow the directions on the map link above.
– How to get to the Oktoberfest from the camp?
The quickest way is to take public transportation via the S2 line from Riem to
München Hackerbrücke and walk from there, which is approximately 10 minutes.
Alternatively you can take the S2 to Munchen Ost, walk to Ostbahnhof, and from there you can pick up the U5 direct to Theresienwiese (the local stop for the Oktoberfest).
– What should I bring?
This is camping, so remember to be prepared for all types of weather and temperature. The days will likely be mild, becoming cooler in the evenings, so we recommend bringing some good base layers that you can build up, a windproof/waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers and/or shoes and a head torch for use in your tent.
– How can I pay for my reservation?
It’s up to you! We prefer cash, however we do also have a card machine on site (additional fees may apply dependent on your card)
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It’s important to remember this is a temporary site used just for Oktoberfest, so please don’t expect ‘The Ritz’, however we have secured a nice, private toilet and hot shower block for use exclusively for our Festanation guests!
Do you have showers? Hot water?

– Is there a bar on the camp site?
Yes! There is a hutte for guests that is open until late on weekdays and up until the early hours on weekends. Don’t worry, we’re close enough that you can walk there in a couple of minutes, however sufficiently far away to get a good night’s sleep too!
You’ll also be able to enjoy exclusive Festanation welcome drinks! We’ll tell you more about this at check-in.

– Can I bring my own booze?
We’re afraid that due to local laws on this site that you cannot bring your own alcohol onto our campsite. Off to the bar we go!
– Is there WiFi available?
There is a paid WiFi solution that stretches to some parts of the camp. If you really want to be permanently connected it’s worth getting a European SIM card with included data before you arrive (this can also be used in any participating EU country). Nearby outlets such as Vodafone and Aldi have SIMs for sale.
We also like to think that we connect you in other ways through our awesome social events on site, so which ever way you look at it, there will be plenty of ways to ‘connect’!
– Is there an ATM near the camp?
There is an ATM on the general campsite area (not specifically on our campsite pitch/not operated by us) which dispenses Euros. We understand there is a surcharge for cash withdrawals.
– Are there any supermarkets/restaurants in the area?
Yes, there is a Rewe and a Lidl within around 20 mins walk of the camp, and a few restaurants/food outlets on or around our site.