Oktoberfest Munich 2026 Long Weekend
Three days at the Wiesn and beyond — the Saturday tapping ceremony at noon, beer-garden lunches in the Englischer Garten, and Munich's palaces between steins.
Trip overview
- Old town & warm-up
- Opening Saturday at the Wiesn
- Oide Wiesn & palaces
Best time to visit
Oktoberfest 2026 runs September 19 to October 4. Mid-week visits are quieter; weekends fill the tents by mid-morning.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Old town & warm-up
- 🏙️13:00Marienplatz & the Rathaus-Glockenspiel
- 🍺15:00Viktualienmarkt beer-garden lunch
- 🏄17:00English Garden & Eisbach surf wave
- 🍖19:00Dinner in a traditional gasthaus
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Day 2 · Opening Saturday at the Wiesn
- 🐴09:00Landlords' parade to the Theresienwiese
- 🍻12:00'O'zapft is!' — the tapping ceremony
- 🥨14:00Big-tent lunch & liter stein
- 🎡18:00Ferris wheel over the festival lights
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Day 3 · Oide Wiesn & palaces
- 🎠10:00Oide Wiesn historical festival section
- 🏰13:00Nymphenburg Palace gardens
- ⚙️16:00Deutsches Museum highlights
- 🎺19:00Hofbräuhaus farewell dinner
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Budget
Estimated total cost: 450 USD for 3 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- Oktoberfest 2026 runs September 19 to October 4. Mid-week visits are quieter; weekends fill the tents by mid-morning.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Munich are tourist-friendly.
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