FAQ
How long should I stay at Oktoberfest?
Most people like to enjoy two days at the Oktoberfest fairgrounds and beerhalls in Munich. Our weekend accommodation package stays in Munich from Friday to Monday giving you at least two days at Oktoberfest. This will give you more than enough time to experience some different beer tents as well as the other Oktoberfest attractions and check out Munich’s historic town centre. Of course the festival continues for two whole weeks so staying for more than three days is a popular and well-rewarded option!
Can I reserve a table with Fanatics?
The beer tents have a mixture of reserved and non-reserved tables and reserved tables are typically booked by local families and corporates. We base ourselves in the general admission areas of the beer tents and get everyone in with plenty of time to get set up for the day. Rest assured Fanatics are the leader in organising the biggest and best party areas in the beerhalls, all you need to worry about is getting yourself to Munich and we take care of your Oktoberfest!
If you would like to book your own table for an afternoon of the festival details can be found HERE.
Can I share accommodation with my mates?
Of course! You can either book together on the same invoice and we'll group you together; or if you’d prefer to book separately & still share a hostel or hotel room with your friends just email us at [email protected] with everyone’s names and we’ll link your bookings and allocate you together in the same room (make sure everyone's booked the same size dorm room).
Where is the tour hostel located?
Our Munich hostel is located in the heart of the city, a short walk from Munich’s main train station and the Oktoberfest grounds.
Can I book extra nights?
Extra nights are available at our hotel, simply select the dates you would like to arrive and depart when making you booking. At our hostels you can either select extra nights when making your booking or contact our office at [email protected]
What do I need to bring with me?
We’d advise you to only bring along what you’re going to need while at Oktoberfest. Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll need:
Clothes:
- While days are usually warm, evenings do get cool so bring along a variety of clothing for warm, cool &/or rainy weather.
- Closed shoes - those steins do break occasionally!
Essentials:
- Passport (a visa is not required for Aussies & Kiwis)
- Travel insurance documents - contact us if you’d like information on purchasing travel insurance
- Some Euros in cash
- Towel
How do I get from Munich Airport to Fanatics accommodation?
Munich's metro system (the S-Bahn & U-Bahn) operates from Munich Airport directly to Munich's main train station (Munich Hauptbahnhof) located in the city centre. Upon arrival at the airport, purchase a day ticket ("Single-Tageskarte") for €10.40 per person (or €18.80 for groups of 2-5 persons "Partner-Tageskarte"). This entitles you to travel from the airport to the city centre and within easy reach of our hostel. This ticket also allows unlimited travel on public transport around the city for the whole day till 5am. Buying a one way ticket costs €9.60 so the day ticket above is well worth while.
If booking for more than one person what is the best way to pay?
Getting a group along to Oktoberfest? You can either make your booking together on one invoice by paying the deposit payment on one card and then making balance payments on as many different cards as you like, or you can simply make individual bookings and then email us at [email protected] and we will link your booking invoices together.
When is final payment due?
Final payments are due six weeks before the tour. When making your booking you can either pay the full balance or deposit amount. Bookings made within six weeks of the tour require full payment when booking.
How can I make my final payment?
Payments can be made online or by calling one of our offices. To pay online simply sign in at the top of this page and then go to 'My Invoices' and 'Pay'. Part payments can be made using multiple cards. Contact us to pay over the phone.