Oktoberfest – In September??.

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As soon as we realized we would be in the near vicinity of Germany during the fall season the first thing I did was look up Oktoberfest. I’ve heard stories, seen pictures of plenty a beer guzzling travelers – who doesn’t want a piece of this pie pretzel??

(Photo by Constant Progression via Flickr.)

In my research I discovered that Oktoberfest is not only the largest German festival but the largest fair IN THE WORLD. Wow. Over 5 million people descend upon Munich each year to gobble up sausage, cabbage, ham & pretezels, among many other German foods that a lot of people find mouth watering. Personally I’ll stick with the pretzels, but let’s face it, the reason people really embark upon this journey to Munich is for the beer.

Interestingly enough only beer that is brewed in Munich is served at Oktoberfest. I actually think that’s pretty cool. It’s not only a huge benefit to the brewers of the city but it makes sense – why would I want to go all the way to Munich to drink Sam Adams? The brewers include: Augustinerbräu, Hacker, Pschorr Bräu, Hofbräu, Löwenbräu, Paulanerbräu & Spatenbräu.

(Photo by uLe @ Dortmund via Flickr.)

Upon further research I discovered that the entire event is free!! Amazing! I liter of beer cost about 9 Euro but hey if the above photo is any indication – 9 Euro is a great deal! I think if I had 2 of them I’d be face down on the ground for the remainder of the day.

I was researching flights last week trying to find a good deal to Europe and I found a couple that few in and out of London for about $650. Then I found another great flight that flew into Amsterdam with a return out of Paris on AerLingus for only about $700 including taxes. I LOVE the idea of flying into Amsterdam and out of Paris. We have never been to Amsterdam but have only heard good things. Flying into Amsterdam was the catalyst that sparked the idea of traveling over to Germany on our way to Serbia and catching Oktoberfest.

(Photo by digital cat ? via Flickr.)

Unfortunately, during my research I discovered that Oktoberfest mainly happens in September!! Agh!! It starts on September 17th and ends on October 3rd this year. I guess they have moved it mainly into September due to the weather being warmer that time of year. I thought that’s what the beer was for!  I doubt highly we’ll make it there since I was looking at flights on October 4th but I’m going to keep searching though to see what I can find.

Since we’ll be flying into Europe we won’t need airport parking but if you’re flying to Munich out of England you can always use Luton airport parking to park your car before your flight.

Has anyone gone to Oktoberfest? Do you have any suggestions? If I found a flight and we were able to get to Munich on October 2nd & 3rd would it be worth it or would we just be drinking bottom of the keg swill?

If anyone has any advice/recommendations please let me know in the comments below.

I’m also taking bets! I think if we make it to Oktoberfest I think the odds of me getting Randy into one of these awesome outfits are highly in my favor. Any takers??

(Photo by digital cat ? via Flickr.)

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