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Think Oktoberfest Is Just Beer? - Here's Why It's the Best Time to Visit Munich

If you are thinking about a trip to Munich, you should consider timing your visit with the Oktoberfest. It is not just the world's largest beer festival, it happens in one of Germany’s most beautiful cities. Beyond the beer and pretzels, it’s a deep dive into history, music, food, and traditional fashion. And the best part - Munich has to offer so much more.

Here are 5 reasons why Munich during the Oktoberfest is a great idea:

1. An unforgettable cultural experience: If you like beer - this is for you! The beer for the Oktoberfest is brewed specially for the festival by Munich’s traditional breweries. But not just that: It is the ultimate celebration of Bavarian culture with traditional music, food, dancing and clothing. 

2. Disneyland for adults: with room for families, too: The Oktoberfest takes place at a huge fairground with rides, games, parades, and a lot of things to see and do for  families too - especially earlier in the day!

3. Better than any Dating app: The secret is in the bow of the apron. The traditional dress - the dirndl - tells you everything you need to know if you want to meet a German girl. Bow on the right means she's taken. Bow on the left tells you she is single and maybe open to mingling.
   Bow in the center front is worn by children and young girls and the bow in the back means you are looking at either a widow or a waitress working the beer festival. 

4. Perfect reason to visit beautiful Munich: Why? Munich is one of the top travel destinations in Germany. You will find historic buildings like Neues Rathaus or the Nymphenburg palace right next to modern architecture, little shops and cozy cafes. You can feel how close you are to neighboring countries Austria and even Italy around every corner - history, traditions, and just that little bit of extra charm. And then let us talk about food! Eating is as much a cultural celebration in Munich as it is a meal with the traditional Bavarian hearty foods and a diverse international cuisine. 

5. October is one of the best times to visit Europe: October is a great time to travel to Europe. The summer heat is over and so is the peak season for tourists, and many places are more relaxed now that school is back in session. You could combine your trip to Munich with a visit of the stunning alps and of course Italy - everything is very close together.

If you are wondering where to stay during the Oktoberfest there are quite a few awesome places that are not far from Theresienwiese, where the beer festival is held annualy, and also really close to the city center. One of our recommendations is the Ruby Rosi Hotel Munich near Marienplatz with a rooftop terrace. Another great place to stay is the Cocoon Hotel close to Munich main station. It is a perfect walking distance from the  Old Town with plenty of shopping and food options along the way. If you also like a little bit of luxury with a Spa and still be able to walk to all the sights, the 25Hours Hotel The Royal Bavarian is just the place for you. 

In the end, we believe a visit to Munich is always a good idea! If you are planning to visit the Bavarian capital, head over to our shop and get yourself our FREE Munich guide with some of the best recommendations. If you are looking for all the local recommendations, interactive maps, full day itineraries and more treat yourself to our Premium Munich guide. 

See you soon!

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