#armbrustschützen

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Armbrust-Attacke in Peine: Angeklagter äußert sich vor Gericht

Der 29-Jährige sprach von "Stimmen im Kopf" und Erinnerungslücken. Möglicherweise hatte er auch ein rassistisches Motiv.

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Our tents in 2024 (map is from 2022, do not get confused :-):

2 Armbrustschützen

3 Schottenhamel

Fischer Vroni (opposite nr 1 Marstall)

Boandlkramer ( at Oide WIesn, not on map)

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Ein schlauer Titel 02.02.

Wir bringen das Teil erst mal in unser Lagerhaus, da die Übergabe erst um Mitternacht stattfinden soll. Im Inneren ist eine kupferne Tafel, sehr alt, mit symbarischer Keilschrift.

Sarkomals Prophecy

"In the ruins of Symbaroum a dream sight revealed a well, a cauldron, a sinkhole. Out of its depth a blightling came sidling, filth forged in flesh, cruelty carved in bone, a decoction of the World Serpent’s marrow. The blight beast ogled me hungrily and in its burning eyes I saw the death of all."

"Dreaming I was carried to the hall, fell with the leaves to mossy floors beneath eerie vaults. I settled afore a regal seat; of human design, from oaktree and pine, a terrible thorn-covered throne. And carried by the seat a being, the father of ruin and mother of hope, in flesh, in blood."

"...where night and day are without meaning, where darkness shimmers and light gathers in shadows, there stands the throne that again shall carry a mistress, a regent, a peer of the divine...".

Tinto meint, der Kaiserthron ist auch als Dornenthron bekannt. Kurz vor Mitternacht wollen wir von unserem Lagerhaus zum Treffpunkt, als ein Pfeil in unsere Richtung fliegt. Es greifen uns 5 Nahkämpfer und 2 Armbrustschützen aus einem Hinterhalt an. Wir erledigen alle bis auf einen, den letzten stabilisieren wir während er bewusstlos wird. Der Anführer hatte eine Maske aus Knochen auf - die aussieht wie eine Krähe - und 10 Thaler. Der Chef hieß Erok, war wohl mal ein bekannter Schatzsucher. Der Bewusstlosen schaffen wir in unseren Keller.

Danach kundschaftet Flederkin den Weg aus und wir gehen zum Treffpunkt mit Dekamedo um ihm unsere Kiste zu geben.

Wieder im Keller stellen wir leichte Korruption bei ihm fest. Er hält uns für getarnte Hexenjäger, der Prinz hat sie vor uns gewarnt. Für ihn ist Korruption Macht. Eroc hat von der schwarzen Hexe gelernt, danach hat er sie vernichtet. Es gibt wohl noch eine ähnliche Gruppe in Schwarzmoor. Wirklich mehr kriegen wir nicht raus, daher übergeben wir ihm den Dämmerungsmönchen.

Fürs erste gehen wir schlafen. Außer Mäusekin, der das Treffen der Brandstifter belauscht, die sich ja wieder treffen wollten. Es handelt sich um echte Fanatiker. Ihr Anführer heißt Dolani, der davon schwafelt die Dunkelheit zu bekämpfen. Der oberste Vater Jeseebegai wird die Welt anführen und das Dunkle (= auch alle anderen Rassen) muss vernichtet werden. Kargoi Salamos und Anderen wird gedankt, dem Nachfahren des Lichtbringers, der sie unterstützt. Vor dem nächste Angriff wollen sie noch mehr Mitglieder rekrutieren. Sie nennen sich Söldner der Sonne.

Am nächsten Morgen gehen wir als 1. zur Wache und machen eine Aussage wegen des Überfalls. Danach geht’s zur Legation. Sie hat etwas über Familie Salamos vorbereitet. Kargoi ist der letzte noch lebende der Familie. Er war Mitglied einer Eingreiftruppe gegen die Untoten. Er wohnt inzwischen in einer Villa in Distelfeste. Serex Attio wohnt neben ihm, der Schlüsselmeister der Stadt.

Eroc ist auch bekannt, er hat auch ein Haus in der Stadt. Wir bekommen die Adresse. Zu Anadea muss sie noch etwas recherchieren. Von dem „Prinzen“ der Kultisten kennt sie auch nur Geschichten. Falls er exisitert, soll er die finsteren Zirkel kontrollieren.

Unser nächsten Ziel ist Deseba im Tempel. Wir erzählen ihr von Kargoi. Sie will, dass wir ihn davon abbringen den Priester weiter schaden zu wollen. Wir versprechen ihr, dass wir das weiter verfolgen. Dafür gibt sie uns jetzt schon Informationen zu Anadea. Ihr Freund, der auch vor Kurzem die Ausbildung verlassen hat (Arkel) lebt in Glimmervann, Dorf 1 Tag westlich von hier. Außerdem gibt es noch einen Gefangenen hier in den Heretikerzellen. Er wurde in einem Goblindorf gefangen genommen. Er hat aber seltsame Dinge über korrumpierte Kulte erzählt. Dann führt sie uns in die Wohnzelle von Anadea. Neben normalen Sachen finden wir eine kleine Box mit Papier und Kohlestiften. Neben alltäglichen finden wir eine Zeichnung eines steinernen Torrahmens mit einem steinernen Brunnen und 12 humanoide Figuren, die in das Wasser des Brunnen starren. Dem Gegenüber steht ein Elf. Tinto meint, der Brunnen könnte auch elfisch sein. In der Waschkommode finden wir ein verstecktes Notizbuch. Es sind Mitschriften barbarischer Legenden mit Markierungen. Alle markierten Stellen wurden irgendwelche barbarischen Tabus gebrochen, was dann zur Korruption geführt hat. Als letztes finden wir noch eine einfache Halskette mit silbernem Medaillon in Form eines Schildes mit eingraviertem Raubvogel im Sturzflug. Deseba erkennt darin das Zeichen von Haus Erebus, denen Schwarzmoor gehört.

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Infos

Ein neuer Parcours in nicht allzu weiter Entfernung? Klar, dass wir am Eröffnungstag voller Vorfreude mal vorbei geschaut haben. Der Feldbogenparcours im Zeller Forst liegt in einem wunderschönen Laubwald, der gerade jetzt zur Herbstzeit wunderschön aussieht.

Gut 6 Kilometer Wegstrecke, 33 Stationen und öfters sogar Tiergruppen erwarten dich bei einen Besuch. Auf ca 20 ha und mit über 50 Zielen ist hier Einiges geboten. Viele variantenreiche Schüsse, mal bergauf, mal bergab in wechselnden Entfernungen, lassen einem die Runde bestimmt nicht langweilig werden. Vor allem die artenreiche Tierauswahl, mit teilweise wirklich seltenen Zielen, hat uns wirklich beeindruckt.

Bei diesem Parcours wurde viel Wert auf die Sicherheit gelegt. Keiner der Schüsse kreuzte Wege. Alle Ziele und die Umgebung im Hintergrund waren gut einsehbar. Wenn dies nicht der Fall war, wurden Backstopps aufgestellt.

Gelbe und blaue Abschusspflöcke stehen bei den einzelnen Stationen zur Auswahl. Der Parcours ist als anspruchsvoll zu werten. Wie oben schon erwähnt sind die Schüsse sehr variantenreich, auch in der Weite. Durch den Laubwald bedingt, ist ein Fehlschuss bei vielen Zielen nicht unbedingt günstig für die nachfolgende Pfeilsuche. Hier aber viel mit Backstops zu arbeiten, würde das Bild der schön gestellten Tiere doch stark beeinflussen. An diesem Tag hatte ich einen Pfeilverlust, aber da hätte auch der beste Backstopp nichts daran geändert.

Schön war es für uns am Ende unserer Parcoursrunde auf die netten Besitzer zu treffen. Hier nochmals schöne Grüße.

Auch ein Einschießplatz ist vorhanden. Die Parcoursgebühr kann direkt am aufgestellten Bauwagen entrichtet werden. Auch stehen hier Sitzmöglichkeiten zur Verfügung. Im eigentlichem Parcours hat man ungefähr auf der Hälfte der Strecke die Möglichkeit seine mitgebrachte Verpflegung zu verköstigen, denn auch dort stehen Sitzbänke und ein Tisch bereit.

Die Wegführung war gut ausgeschildert. Mittels Wegpfeilen und Bändern wird man sicher zum nächsten Ziel geleitet.

Compoundschützen und Armbrustschützen dürfen leider nicht dort schießen.

Uns hat der Bogenparcours wirklich mächtig Spaß gemacht. Die bisher von uns selten gesehenen Tiere sind wirklich ein Highlight. Dazu kommt die schöne Landschaft und Wegstrecke. Hier wird man uns sicher sehr oft antreffen. Daumen hoch.

Fotos

Öffnungszeiten

Ganzwöchig, bzw. bis zur Dämmerung.

Gebühr 3D Bogenparcours

Die Tageskarte kostet:

Erwachsene (ab 18) – 10€

Jugendliche (12 bis einschließlich 17, nur in Begleitung von Erwachsenen) – 7€

Kinder (unter 12, nur in Begleitung von Erwachsenen) – 4€

Gruppen ab 6 Personen (Je Schütze) – 8€

Eltern mit eigenen Kindern – 23€

Außerdem kann man noch weitere Leistungen wie Bogenverleih, Jahreskarte, etc. nutzen. Hier bitte auf der Webseite informieren.

Webseite / Links

Feldbogenparcours Zeller Forst – Facebook

Adresse / Anfahrt

49°57’24.6″N 10°34’57.2″E oder 49.956819 N 10.582549 E

Parcours und Parkplätze (Waldspielplatz) sind ausgeschildert.

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3D Feldbogenparcours Zeller Forst Infos Ein neuer Parcours in nicht allzu weiter Entfernung? Klar, dass wir am Eröffnungstag voller Vorfreude mal vorbei geschaut haben.

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How to Survive Oktoberfest

Updated: 9/10/2018 | September 10th, 2018

“How many days are you at the Wiesn (Oktoberfest) for?” the German girl wearing her Bavarian dirndl across the table asked me.

“We’re here for five days,” I replied, putting down my umpteenth stein of beer.

Her face became a mix of shock, disbelief, and horror.

“Five days! That is crazy! You’re a bit insane, huh?” she said. “You only need one day for the Weisen. I hope you survive.”

And she was right. My friends and I were a bit insane to think five days wasn’t that long at Oktoberfest. We quickly learned that most Germans come for a day because that really is “enough time at the Wiesn.”

It’s the tourists who stay longer.

Five days at Oktoberfest was something I wouldn’t do again. It was pure overkill. Even the group I was with, filled with able-bodied, hardened drinkers, was exhausted by day 3 and uninterested by day 5.

By the end, I never wanted to see a beer again.

But I survived the experience – and in the process had a great time, made a lot of new friends, hardened my liver, met some other cool travel bloggers, and learned just how to plan the perfect Oktoberfest trip.

Planning your Oktoberfest visit

What is Oktoberfest?

What to Expect at Oktoberfest

How Much Does Oktoberfest Cost?

A List of Oktoberfest Tents

How to Make Table Reservations at Oktoberfest

Booking Accommodation at Oktoberfest

How to Get Your Oktoberfest Outfit

General Oktoberfest Survival Tips

How to Visit Oktoberfest in 2018

What is Oktoberfest?

Oktoberfest was one of the best festivals I’ve ever attended. It’s a 16–18-day beer festival held annually in Munich, Germany, running from late September to the first weekend in October. It all began when Crown Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese on October 12, 1810. The citizens of Munich were invited to attend the festivities held on the fields in front of the city, which the locals call “Wies’n” (which means grass, and why Oktoberfest is nicknamed Wiesn in Germany). Ever since then, it has become a major event, especially in the last few decades as more and more international travelers have been attracted to the festival thanks to tours, cheap flights, and better accommodation options. It’s such a big thing that you’ll find Oktoberfest activities in cities around the world (though nothing beats the original).

What to Expect at Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is a wild, wild time. An estimated 7 million people visit every year, with the majority of those Germans (they represent 85% of attendees)! You’ll see just about everyone dressed up in traditional Bavarian clothes (lederhosen for guys, dirndls for girls), having a good time, and drinking lots and lots of beer. These pictures and video will help paint the scene for you:

You get a lot of people chugging beer….

….and a lot of people who fail at it….

….but no matter what, there’s a lot of singing.

Outside the beer tents, you’ll find a carnival atmosphere. Literally. The grounds contain a carnival with games, rides, and even haunted houses. It is like a theme park in Anywhere, USA. If it wasn’t for people dressed up, you wouldn’t have known you were in Germany. (This is also where you’ll find everyone passed out from too much beer!)

Inside the tents is where you find the traditional Oktoberfest you’ve come for: lots of hearty food, traditional music, large decorated tents, friendly people, large steins of beer, and communal happy atmosphere that breeds friendship and joy! Everyone is here for a good time and in high spirits!

How Much Does Oktoberfest Cost?

All the tents are free to enter. Beer is typically around 11 EUR and most full meals are 12–15 EUR. You can get snacks and small meals for around 5 EUR. You can also buy alcohol outside the tents (but not beer), and the drinks cost around 8 EUR. You’ll also have to put a 2 EUR deposit down on the glass they give you. You’ll find tons of stands everywhere with sausage and wurst for 4 EUR too. Reserving a table is technically free, however, a reservation requires you to order food and drinks. Usually, this is the equivalent to 2 beers and half a chicken (which is around 30 EUR per person). So a table for 10 will be around 300 EUR, depending on the tent.

It’s virtually impossible to do this event on a tight budget. You can buy beer or food outside the event grounds, which will lower your costs (get drunk and full before) but if you’re purchasing anything in the tents, expect to pay!

How to Make Table Reservations at Oktoberfest

All the tents are free throughout the day and all have free tables as well as reserved tables for people eating meals (these are also prime seats in the center of the tent). If you want to eat or guarantee that a table (and not fight for all the free tables), you’ll need to make a reservation. We had a table reservation every day because my friends and I wanted to make sure we had a place to sit. To make a reservation you’ll need to contact the tent directly via email, phone, or fax (yes, they still accept faxes!). This is typically done at the start of the year between January and April. Tables at the best tents fill up quickly.

If you do book at one of the tents, be aware that most tables seat 6-10 people and cost about 300 EUR (about 30 EUR per person). You’re required to book a whole table, so even if it’s just one of you going, you reserve the table as though you are going fill it. While you’re supposed to have a full table when you sit down, we showed up minus a few people and they didn’t seem to care. This reservation includes some beer and food.

Personally, I’m not so sure I’d reserve tables again. It’s nice to know you have a place to sit down, but other than on weekends or at night, it seemed like you could always find an open seat, even if you had to stand for a while. If I booked a table again, I would only do it for the nighttime hours, when tables are harder to get, you’ll want a place to eat, and you might not want to stand around waiting.

Keep in mind weekends, when the Germans aren’t working, are incredibly busy and it’s much harder to get a reservation as well as find free tables. If you don’t have a reservation, get there early!

A List of the Best Oktoberfest Tents

There are 14 main beer tents at Oktoberfest and each one has its own personality. Some tend to be heavy on Americans, other Australians, others older Germans, other rich celebrities, while others are just everyone under the sun. Here are the fourteen major tents and some information about them:

Marstall – This tent holds over 3,000 people and is the newest addition to the event. It’s a bit more modern and inventive (you can actually get vegetarian food here) and caters to a younger, hipper crowd.

Armbrustschützen-Festhalle – This comfortable tent has also been home to a crossbow competition since 1895! It’s one of the most popular.

Hofbräu Festzelt – This is the most popular tent for international visitors, especially Americans, and is one of the biggest and most famous tents in the faregrounds. It gets busy but I loved it!

Hacker-Festhalle – This tent is known for it’s painted blue sky and white clouds on the ceiling that can, if the weather is nice, open up to actually show the blue sky above. It’s also one of the more popular tents.

Schottenhamel – This is the oldest tent at Oktoberfest and hasthe capacity for over 10,000 people. It’s where the party gets started and is very popular with Germans.

Winzerer Fähndl – This massive tent is the largest at Oktoberfest with room for 11,000 partygoers. You’ll be able to recognize it by the giant rotating beer glass.

Schützen-Festzelt – This tent is located off the main drag which means you can sometimes beat the crowds by heading here.

Käfer’s Wies’n-Schänke – This tent is known to be a favorite of both local and international celebrities as well as their late night ending time! Lots of people finish their night here.

Fischer Vroni – If you’re tired of all the pork (the main dish in most tents) then head here for something else: fish!

Ochsenbraterei – This tent has been around since 1881 and is known for its numerous ox dishes and its big brass band.

Augustiner-Festhalle – This tent is considered to be the most family-friendly option. It’s also the hardest tent to get a table at as many locals have reserved seats here.

Pschorr-Bräurosl – The Heide family has been running this tent since 1901 and has their own yodeler.

Löwenbräu-Festhalle – This tent, which has a giant 15-foot lion at the entrance, has a bit more of an older crowd to it. It’s the favorite of local football players.

Weinzelt – This tent is another more family-friendly choice, with less traditional offerings like seafood, Thai food, and even wine (something you don’t really see often here).

Booking Accommodation at Oktoberfest

Simply put: Book your Oktoberfest room early. Accommodation fills up incredibly quickly — and some hotels and hostels book out up to a year in advance. The closer you get to the festival grounds, the more expensive beds are and the quicker everything fills up. I booked a room in April and most places were already sold out. That room cost me 120 EUR per night, but it was close to the festival grounds. Hostel dorms often go for 60–80 EUR.

There’s not a lot of budget accommodation around but there are a few options if you don’t want to stay in the city center (or want to save money):

Stay at The Tent, a hostel (well, really, a massive tent) outside the city for 40 EUR per night.

Couchsurf (which is hard, because locals get a lot of requests from people looking for a free place to stay) or have friends you can stay with.

Using Airbnb is another good option as long as you book in advance.

How to Get Your Traditional Oktoberfest Outfit

You can’t go to Oktoberfest without the traditional Bavarian outfit (it just wouldn’t be right or as fun), and those are not cheap. A good lederhosen outfit begins at around 140 EUR. Dirndls, the traditional outfit for girls, begin around 100 EUR. (You can, of course, find cheaper outfits, though, if you aren’t looking for something of quality.) You can order them online before you go or find them in stores throughout the city. Stores just selling outfits spring up just for the festival. We found lederhosen the day we arrived.  You can rent costumes for around 40 EUR per day but that’s only a good option if you are going for a day or two. If you’re going for longer, it’s cheaper to buy an outfit.

General Oktoberfest Survival Tips

It’s a marathon, not a sprint — you’ll be drinking all day, so there’s no need to rush it. Too many people pass out on the lawns by dinnertime. Pace yourself. Those liters of beer are strong.

Hydrate: Drink a lot of water while you’re there. I had Powerade and water bottles lined up in my room for when I got home and when I woke up.

Get to the Käfer tent early: Most of the tents close at 10:30pm. Käfer is the only one open until 1am, so everyone rushes there after the others shut down. Get there a bit before 10:30pm so you have a spot. Otherwise, you simply won’t be able to get in or get served.

Get a table early: No reservation? Just winging it? If you aren’t there by midday, your chances of finding a table shrink greatly. Try to avoid the times when they switch reservations. All the people that got kicked out are now looking for a free table, and competition is fierce.

Eat outside the event area: While all the tents have amazing rotisserie chicken, the food inside is simply expensive. Just walk outside, buy a cheap sausage for a few Euros, and save your money for the overpriced liters of beer.

Set a meet-up point: The grounds are huge. If you’re there with friends, set a meeting point in case you get separated (which is inevitable).

The tents don’t really matter: While everyone tent will offer a unique experience, the differences won’t be that drastic. Every tent will offer up a great time, so there’s no need to be picky. Find a tent you like and just stay there!

Bring cash: Keep your life (and the life of your server) simple and just stick to cash.

Keep your stuff safe: Pickpockets aren’t too much of a problem but you might get drunk and lose stuff. Only bring the essentials of what you need and be sure to keep them safe in a zipped poach so they don’t get wet and ruined!

How to Visit Oktoberfest in 2018

Oktoberfest begins on Saturday, September 22nd with the opening ceremony at the Schottenhamel tent. At noon, Munich’s Mayor will tap the first keg and kick off the celebration. The festival will go until October 7th.

Oktoberfest Hours Opening day: 12:00 – 10:30pm Weekdays: 10:00am – 10:30pm Weekends and Holidays: 9:00am – 10:30pm Tents Open late: Käfers and Weinzelt open until 1:00am

Getting to Munich is easy as it’s accessible my rail from all major points in Europe and has its own major, international airports.

Oktoberfest takes place on Theresienwiese. It walkable from the main railway station (Hauptbahnhof) and the closest U-Bahn is, aptly called, Theresienwiese. Just follow the mass of crowds to the grounds. You can’t miss it!

*** Oktoberfest only happens once a year, and though it sort of busted my European budget, I don’t regret any of the money I spent. I’m really glad after years of false starts that I finally got to visit and celebrate Oktoberfest. My friends and I are already considering returning next year (though maybe not for five days again).

Book Your Trip to Munich: Logistical Tips and Tricks

Book Your Flight Find a cheap flight to Munich by using Skyscanner or Momondo. They are my two favorite search engines. Start with Momondo.

Book Your Accommodation For a cheap place to stay, check out The Tent. To book another hostel in Munich, use Hostelworld. If you want to stay elsewhere, use Booking.com as they consistently return the cheapest rates. (Here’s the proof.)

Don’t Forget Travel Insurance Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. I never ever go on a trip without it. I’ve been using World Nomads for ten years. You should too.

Need Some Gear? Check out our resource page for the best companies to use!

Want More Information on Munich? Be sure to visit our robust destination guide on Munich for even more planning tips!

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How to Survive Oktoberfest

Updated: 9/10/2018 | September 10th, 2018

“How many days are you at the Wiesn (Oktoberfest) for?” the German girl wearing her Bavarian dirndl across the table asked me.

“We’re here for five days,” I replied, putting down my umpteenth stein of beer.

Her face became a mix of shock, disbelief, and horror.

“Five days! That is crazy! You’re a bit insane, huh?” she said. “You only need one day for the Weisen. I hope you survive.”

And she was right. My friends and I were a bit insane to think five days wasn’t that long at Oktoberfest. We quickly learned that most Germans come for a day because that really is “enough time at the Wiesn.”

It’s the tourists who stay longer.

Five days at Oktoberfest was something I wouldn’t do again. It was pure overkill. Even the group I was with, filled with able-bodied, hardened drinkers, was exhausted by day 3 and uninterested by day 5.

By the end, I never wanted to see a beer again.

But I survived the experience – and in the process had a great time, made a lot of new friends, hardened my liver, met some other cool travel bloggers, and learned just how to plan the perfect Oktoberfest trip.

Planning your Oktoberfest visit

What is Oktoberfest?

What to Expect at Oktoberfest

How Much Does Oktoberfest Cost?

A List of Oktoberfest Tents

How to Make Table Reservations at Oktoberfest

Booking Accommodation at Oktoberfest

How to Get Your Oktoberfest Outfit

General Oktoberfest Survival Tips

How to Visit Oktoberfest in 2018

What is Oktoberfest?

Oktoberfest was one of the best festivals I’ve ever attended. It’s a 16–18-day beer festival held annually in Munich, Germany, running from late September to the first weekend in October. It all began when Crown Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese on October 12, 1810. The citizens of Munich were invited to attend the festivities held on the fields in front of the city, which the locals call “Wies’n” (which means grass, and why Oktoberfest is nicknamed Wiesn in Germany). Ever since then, it has become a major event, especially in the last few decades as more and more international travelers have been attracted to the festival thanks to tours, cheap flights, and better accommodation options. It’s such a big thing that you’ll find Oktoberfest activities in cities around the world (though nothing beats the original).

What to Expect at Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is a wild, wild time. An estimated 7 million people visit every year, with the majority of those Germans (they represent 85% of attendees)! You’ll see just about everyone dressed up in traditional Bavarian clothes (lederhosen for guys, dirndls for girls), having a good time, and drinking lots and lots of beer. These pictures and video will help paint the scene for you:

You get a lot of people chugging beer….

….and a lot of people who fail at it….

….but no matter what, there’s a lot of singing.

Outside the beer tents, you’ll find a carnival atmosphere. Literally. The grounds contain a carnival with games, rides, and even haunted houses. It is like a theme park in Anywhere, USA. If it wasn’t for people dressed up, you wouldn’t have known you were in Germany. (This is also where you’ll find everyone passed out from too much beer!)

Inside the tents is where you find the traditional Oktoberfest you’ve come for: lots of hearty food, traditional music, large decorated tents, friendly people, large steins of beer, and communal happy atmosphere that breeds friendship and joy! Everyone is here for a good time and in high spirits!

How Much Does Oktoberfest Cost?

All the tents are free to enter. Beer is typically around 11 EUR and most full meals are 12–15 EUR. You can get snacks and small meals for around 5 EUR. You can also buy alcohol outside the tents (but not beer), and the drinks cost around 8 EUR. You’ll also have to put a 2 EUR deposit down on the glass they give you. You’ll find tons of stands everywhere with sausage and wurst for 4 EUR too. Reserving a table is technically free, however, a reservation requires you to order food and drinks. Usually, this is the equivalent to 2 beers and half a chicken (which is around 30 EUR per person). So a table for 10 will be around 300 EUR, depending on the tent.

It’s virtually impossible to do this event on a tight budget. You can buy beer or food outside the event grounds, which will lower your costs (get drunk and full before) but if you’re purchasing anything in the tents, expect to pay!

How to Make Table Reservations at Oktoberfest

All the tents are free throughout the day and all have free tables as well as reserved tables for people eating meals (these are also prime seats in the center of the tent). If you want to eat or guarantee that a table (and not fight for all the free tables), you’ll need to make a reservation. We had a table reservation every day because my friends and I wanted to make sure we had a place to sit. To make a reservation you’ll need to contact the tent directly via email, phone, or fax (yes, they still accept faxes!). This is typically done at the start of the year between January and April. Tables at the best tents fill up quickly.

If you do book at one of the tents, be aware that most tables seat 6-10 people and cost about 300 EUR (about 30 EUR per person). You’re required to book a whole table, so even if it’s just one of you going, you reserve the table as though you are going fill it. While you’re supposed to have a full table when you sit down, we showed up minus a few people and they didn’t seem to care. This reservation includes some beer and food.

Personally, I’m not so sure I’d reserve tables again. It’s nice to know you have a place to sit down, but other than on weekends or at night, it seemed like you could always find an open seat, even if you had to stand for a while. If I booked a table again, I would only do it for the nighttime hours, when tables are harder to get, you’ll want a place to eat, and you might not want to stand around waiting.

Keep in mind weekends, when the Germans aren’t working, are incredibly busy and it’s much harder to get a reservation as well as find free tables. If you don’t have a reservation, get there early!

A List of the Best Oktoberfest Tents

There are 14 main beer tents at Oktoberfest and each one has its own personality. Some tend to be heavy on Americans, other Australians, others older Germans, other rich celebrities, while others are just everyone under the sun. Here are the fourteen major tents and some information about them:

Marstall – This tent holds over 3,000 people and is the newest addition to the event. It’s a bit more modern and inventive (you can actually get vegetarian food here) and caters to a younger, hipper crowd. Reservations: marstall-oktoberfest.com/reservation.htm.

Armbrustschützen-Festhalle – This comfortable tent has also been home to a crossbow competition since 1895! It’s one of the most popular. Reservations: +49 892-370-3705 (by fax).

Hofbräu Festzelt – This is the most popular tent for international visitors, especially Americans, and is one of the biggest and most famous tents in the faregrounds. It gets busy but I loved it! Reservations: hb-festzelt.de/en/reservations.html.

Hacker-Festhalle – This tent is known for it’s painted blue sky and white clouds on the ceiling that can, if the weather is nice, open up to actually show the blue sky above. It’s also one of the more popular tents. Reservations: +49 8170-7303.

Schottenhamel – This is the oldest tent at Oktoberfest and hasthe capacity for over 10,000 people. It’s where the party gets started and is very popular with Germans. Reservations: festhalle-schottenhamel.de.

Winzerer Fähndl – This massive tent is the largest at Oktoberfest with room for 11,000 partygoers. You’ll be able to recognize it by the giant rotating beer glass. Reservations: +49 896-217-1910.

Schützen-Festzelt – This tent is located off the main drag which means you can sometimes beat the crowds by heading here. Reservations: +49 892-318-1224.

Käfer’s Wies’n-Schänke – This tent is known to be a favorite of both local and international celebrities as well as their late night ending time! Lots of people finish their night here. Reservations: feinkost-kaefer.de/wiesn/reservation.

Fischer Vroni – If you’re tired of all the pork (the main dish in most tents) then head here for something else: fish! Reservations: reservierung.fischer-vroni.de/ors_start.html.

Ochsenbraterei – This tent has been around since 1881 and is known for its numerous ox dishes and its big brass band. Reservations: +49 895-108-5760.

Augustiner-Festhalle – This tent is considered to be the most family-friendly option. It’s also the hardest tent to get a table at as many locals have reserved seats here. Reservations: festhalle-augustiner.com/html/reservierungsanfrage_en.html.

Pschorr-Bräurosl – The Heide family has been running this tent since 1901 and has their own yodeler. Reservations: heidevolm.de/braeurosl/reservierungen.

Löwenbräu-Festhalle – This tent, which has a giant 15-foot lion at the entrance, has a bit more of an older crowd to it. It’s the favorite of local football players. Reservations: loewenbraeuzelt.de/reservierungen.

Weinzelt – This tent is another more family-friendly choice, with less traditional offerings like seafood, Thai food, and even wine (something you don’t really see often here). Reservations: weinzelt.com/de/reservierung.

Booking Accommodation at Oktoberfest

Simply put: Book your Oktoberfest room early. Accommodation fills up incredibly quickly — and some hotels and hostels book out up to a year in advance. The closer you get to the festival grounds, the more expensive beds are and the quicker everything fills up. I booked a room in April and most places were already sold out. That room cost me 120 EUR per night, but it was close to the festival grounds. Hostel dorms often go for 60–80 EUR.

There’s not a lot of budget accommodation around but there are a few options if you don’t want to stay in the city center (or want to save money):

Stay at The Tent, a hostel (well, really, a massive tent) outside the city for 40 EUR per night.

Couchsurf (which is hard, because locals get a lot of requests from people looking for a free place to stay) or have friends you can stay with.

Using Airbnb is another good option as long as you book in advance.

How to Get Your Traditional Oktoberfest Outfit

You can’t go to Oktoberfest without the traditional Bavarian outfit (it just wouldn’t be right or as fun), and those are not cheap. A good lederhosen outfit begins at around 140 EUR. Dirndls, the traditional outfit for girls, begin around 100 EUR. (You can, of course, find cheaper outfits, though, if you aren’t looking for something of quality.) You can order them online before you go or find them in stores throughout the city. Stores just selling outfits spring up just for the festival. We found lederhosen the day we arrived.  You can rent costumes for around 40 EUR per day but that’s only a good option if you are going for a day or two. If you’re going for longer, it’s cheaper to buy an outfit.

General Oktoberfest Survival Tips

It’s a marathon, not a sprint — you’ll be drinking all day, so there’s no need to rush it. Too many people pass out on the lawns by dinnertime. Pace yourself. Those liters of beer are strong.

Hydrate: Drink a lot of water while you’re there. I had Powerade and water bottles lined up in my room for when I got home and when I woke up.

Get to the Käfer tent early: Most of the tents close at 10:30pm. Käfer is the only one open until 1am, so everyone rushes there after the others shut down. Get there a bit before 10:30pm so you have a spot. Otherwise, you simply won’t be able to get in or get served.

Get a table early: No reservation? Just winging it? If you aren’t there by midday, your chances of finding a table shrink greatly. Try to avoid the times when they switch reservations. All the people that got kicked out are now looking for a free table, and competition is fierce.

Eat outside the event area: While all the tents have amazing rotisserie chicken, the food inside is simply expensive. Just walk outside, buy a cheap sausage for a few Euros, and save your money for the overpriced liters of beer.

Set a meet-up point: The grounds are huge. If you’re there with friends, set a meeting point in case you get separated (which is inevitable).

The tents don’t really matter: While everyone tent will offer a unique experience, the differences won’t be that drastic. Every tent will offer up a great time, so there’s no need to be picky. Find a tent you like and just stay there!

Bring cash: Keep your life (and the life of your server) simple and just stick to cash.

Keep your stuff safe: Pickpockets aren’t too much of a problem but you might get drunk and lose stuff. Only bring the essentials of what you need and be sure to keep them safe in a zipped poach so they don’t get wet and ruined!

How to Visit Oktoberfest in 2018

Oktoberfest begins on Saturday, September 22nd with the opening ceremony at the Schottenhamel tent. At noon, Munich’s Mayor will tap the first keg and kick off the celebration. The festival will go until October 7th.

Oktoberfest Hours Opening day: 12:00 – 10:30pm Weekdays: 10:00am – 10:30pm Weekends and Holidays: 9:00am – 10:30pm Tents Open late: Käfers and Weinzelt open until 1:00am

Getting to Munich is easy as it’s accessible my rail from all major points in Europe and has its own major, international airports.

Oktoberfest takes place on Theresienwiese. It walkable from the main railway station (Hauptbahnhof) and the closest U-Bahn is, aptly called, Theresienwiese. Just follow the mass of crowds to the grounds. You can’t miss it!

*** Oktoberfest only happens once a year, and though it sort of busted my European budget, I don’t regret any of the money I spent. I’m really glad after years of false starts that I finally got to visit and celebrate Oktoberfest. My friends and I are already considering returning next year (though maybe not for five days again).

Book Your Trip to Munich: Logistical Tips and Tricks

Book Your Flight Find a cheap flight to Munich by using Skyscanner or Momondo. They are my two favorite search engines. Start with Momondo.

Book Your Accommodation For a cheap place to stay, check out The Tent. To book another hostel in Munich, use Hostelworld. If you want to stay elsewhere, use Booking.com as they consistently return the cheapest rates. (Here’s the proof.)

Don’t Forget Travel Insurance Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. I never ever go on a trip without it. I’ve been using World Nomads for ten years. You should too.

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Beer Prices 2024

The beer prices 2024 of the big tents in detail:

Armbrustschützen-Festzelt: 14,95 Euro (2023: 14,40 Euro)

Augustiner-Festhalle: 14,10 Euro (2023: 13,50 Euro)

Bräurosl: 15,10 Euro (2023: 14,30 Euro)

Fischer-Vroni: 14,70 Euro (2023: 13,70 Euro)

Hacker-Festzelt: 15,10 Euro (2023: 14,40 Euro)

Hofbräuhaus-Festzelt: 14,95 Euro (2023: 14,50 Euro)

Käfer Wiesn-Schänke: 14,90 Euro (2023: 14,50 Euro)

Löwenbräu-Festzelt: 15 Euro (2023: 14,50 Euro)

Marstall: 15 Euro (2023: 14,50 Euro)

Ochsenbraterei: 14,90 Euro (2023: 14,50 Euro)

Paulaner-Festzelt: 15,10 Euro (2023: 14,50 Euro)

Schottenhamel-Festhalle: 14,95 Euro (2023: 14,50 Euro)

Schützen-Festzelt: 14,90 Euro (2023: 14,50 Euro)

Kufflers Weinzelt (Weißbier): 17,40 Euro (2023: 17,40 Euro)

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