Where to stay for Oktoberfest 2008

August 27th, 2008 by Pia Taylor

Oktoberfest might seem a long long way away, but if you take into consideration the fact that two of the three weekends on which the world’s most famous Bavarian beer fest takes place are actually in September (them crazy Germans!), it’s not really that distant at all.

Even this far in advance, accommodation in Munich, where Oktoberfest is held, is not only getting harder to find, but is also generally a great deal more expensive than normal, especially over weekends.

So, if you’re thinking about going, make sure your hostels are booked, and soon. Many hostels will have set aside space for walkins, but you’re likely to pay a premium, and even those will fill up fast.

Plus, you’ll probably spend all your time walking the streets trying to find a space, when you could be down in the beer tents, sampling the fine Bavarian brews!

But, hostels aren’t the only place backpackers can stay if they want to get to Oktoberfest.

An option that’s quite a bit easier on the budget is hiring a tent at the Wies’n-Camp, available from 19 September to 6 October this year.

Each tent costs between 52 € (Sunday-Thursday) and 62 € (Friday-Saturday), per night and can hold up to four people. The price includes access to restrooms and hot showers, and there will be places to buy food and drink.

Something to remember here, though, is that single travellers cannot share a tent with other single travellers met on the camping ground, so hook up before you get there. Bookings can be made here.

If you have your own tent, though, and don’t mind staying outside Munich, you could stay at the Campground Obermenzing (prices here), or the Campground Thalkirchen.

And, finally, the cheapest option – sign up on the Couchsurfing website and see if you can find a willing Bavarian to allow you to stay at their place, for free!

Travel resources backpackers might find useful:
Book hostels in Munich – find and book your hostel online at special discounted rates
Oktoberfest.de – official Oktoberfest website
Travel Insurance – instant, cheap travel insurance for backpackers

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