Welkom op de Wiesn!
By car, caravan or night train: the Dutch like to travel independently. Here you'll find the right place to stay and everything you need to know on the way.
Dutch visitors are known at the Wiesn for their good mood – and for travelling under their own steam. By car, campervan or caravan, Munich is a long day's drive away.
If you're coming with a motorhome, book your campsite early. And if you prefer the train, you can travel overnight and arrive in Munich well rested.
Accommodation
During Oktoberfest, Munich is the most expensive city in Germany to stay in. Pick the right category, book early, and you will still find your room.
approx. €40–130 per person/night
Tent camps, campsites, hostel dorms and simple rooms outside the city – ideal for backpackers, groups and anyone who mainly comes to party.
Our tip for you
Caravan or tent? Book a campsite in or around Munich early. Overnight stays in public car parks are not allowed.
approx. €150–350 per room/night
Private rooms, guesthouses and mid-range hotels – with your own bathroom, a quiet night and good connections to the Theresienwiese.
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A private room or guesthouse along the S-Bahn is affordable, and your car can stay on the outskirts.
from approx. €350 per room/night
4- and 5-star hotels and design apartments within walking distance of the Wiesn or in the old town – with concierge, spa and breakfast until noon.
Our tip for you
Hotels with an underground car park near the old town save you the nerve-racking search for parking during the Wiesn.
Rough guide prices for the Oktoberfest period, no guarantee. Fridays and Saturdays are the most expensive; Monday to Wednesday is often much cheaper. Booking 9–12 months ahead gives you the best choice.
Location
The Theresienwiese is central. U-Bahn and S-Bahn trains get you there quickly from almost every neighbourhood – and staying outside the city often saves a lot of money.
5–15 min on foot
Right next to the festival grounds. Perfect for walking home after the tent – but lively, loud and the first area to sell out.
10–20 min on foot
The largest choice of hotels and hostels, direct S-Bahn to the airport and long-distance trains. A little hectic around the station at night.
1–3 stops on U3/U6
Quiet residential areas with cafés and beer gardens, close to the south entrance via Goetheplatz and Poccistraße. A good balance of location and price.
15–25 min by U-Bahn
Museums, university buzz and lovely cafés. Ideal if you want to combine the Wiesn with sightseeing and a bit of calm in the evening.
15–30 min by S-Bahn
Pasing, Laim, Giesing or the area around Ostbahnhof are cheaper. Get off at Hackerbrücke – from there it is about a 10-minute walk to the Wiesn.
20–60 min by regional train
Often half the price of Munich. Plan your last train back – late-evening trains on Oktoberfest weekends are packed.
Practical tips
You need a green sticker for Munich's low-emission zone inside the Mittlerer Ring – Dutch number plates included. Order it online in good time.
Campsites in and around Munich fill up fast during the Wiesn. Book months in advance and take the bus or train from the site.
By bike you're at the Wiesn quickly, but you can't ride on the festival grounds themselves. Important: strict blood-alcohol limits also apply to cyclists in Germany.
Festival beer is stronger than a regular pils and comes in a litre mug. Drink slowly, have water in between and eat something.
Park on the outskirts and continue by U-Bahn or S-Bahn. Parking around the Theresienwiese is practically impossible during the Wiesn.
Bring your EHIC. Emergency: 112, police: 110.
FAQ
Yes, but only to campsites or official motorhome sites. Book early and remember the green sticker for Munich's low-emission zone.
Depending on the timetable, there are night train connections. Check current services early, as seats sell out fast during the Wiesn.
Better not. Blood-alcohol limits apply to cyclists in Germany too, and drunk cycling can cost you your driving licence.
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