Munich, Germany
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Grand hotel on Maximilianstrasse with a rooftop pool.
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Munich's Oktoberfest is the original, but it's far from the only celebration. This list covers Bavaria and its neighbors plus the best Oktoberfests in North America.
Why Oktoberfest
Munich's Oktoberfest on the Theresienwiese is the original, drawing millions over about two weeks.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~66°F (19°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- High during Oktoberfest · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
Grand hotel on Maximilianstrasse with a rooftop pool.
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Lake Tegernsee is about an hour from Munich, with its own historic brewery and Alpine views.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~64°F (18°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
Lakeside resort about an hour south of Munich.
Hotels in Rottach-Egern →Why Oktoberfest
A Bavarian Alpine retreat near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, about 90 minutes from Munich.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~61°F (16°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
Alpine castle retreat known for its concerts and spas.
Explore Bavarian Alps →Why Oktoberfest
Salzburg's Rupertikirtag fair in late September, an easy rail trip from Munich.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~64°F (18°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$
Riverside hotel facing the Old Town and fortress.
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Vienna's Wiener Wiesn Fest brings beer tents and Austrian music to the Prater.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~66°F (19°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$
Grand hotel opposite the State Opera, home of the original Sachertorte.
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Nuremberg's Altstadtfest and Franconian beer culture.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~64°F (18°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$
Art Nouveau hotel near the old town walls.
Hotels in Nuremberg →Why Oktoberfest
Black Forest walks and the wine harvest in Baden-Baden.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~66°F (19°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$$
Grand hotel on the Lichtentaler Allee.
Hotels in Baden-Baden →Why Oktoberfest
Czech beer halls and fewer crowds after summer.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~66°F (19°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$
Riverside hotel with views of Charles Bridge and Prague Castle.
Explore Prague →Why Oktoberfest
Brussels' Belgian Beer Weekend is usually held in early September on the Grand-Place.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~66°F (19°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$
Steps from the Grand-Place.
Hotels in Brussels →Why Oktoberfest
Cologne's Kölsch beer halls in comfortable early-autumn weather.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~64°F (18°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$
Grand hotel facing Cologne Cathedral.
Hotels in Cologne →Why Oktoberfest
Heidelberg's fall festival and castle illuminations in early September.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~66°F (19°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$
Family-run grand hotel near the old town.
Hotels in Heidelberg →Why Oktoberfest
Lake Lucerne and the Alps in early autumn, with beer gardens still open.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~63°F (17°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$$
Lakefront grand hotel since 1845.
Explore Lucerne →Why Oktoberfest
South Tyrol's harvest season and Törggelen tradition begin in the fall.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~63°F (17°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$$
Wellness retreat in the forest above Brixen with Dolomites views.
Explore Dolomites →Why Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is one of the largest Oktoberfest celebrations in the US.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~79°F (26°C); warm
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
1882 Second Empire landmark downtown.
Hotels in Cincinnati →Why Oktoberfest
The Denver Oktoberfest, usually held in September.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~77°F (25°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
Downtown hotel near the performing arts complex.
Explore Denver →Why Oktoberfest
Leavenworth's Bavarian-style village hosts beer festivals and Alpine-themed fall events.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~68°F (20°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
Adults-only Alpine wellness hotel on the Wenatchee River.
Hotels in Washington →Why Oktoberfest
Vail's Oktoberfest, usually in early September, with aspens starting to turn.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~66°F (19°C); crisp
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$$
Vail Village resort with ski concierge and a heated outdoor pool.
Hotels in Vail →Why Oktoberfest
Beaver Creek's Oktoberfest and peak aspen color later in the month.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~68°F (20°C); crisp
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$
A five-star stay in Beaver Creek, a strong base for Beaver Creek.
Hotels in Colorado →Why Oktoberfest
Mount Angel Oktoberfest, one of the largest in the Northwest, is a short drive away in mid-September.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~78°F (26°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
Wine country inn surrounded by vineyards.
Hotels in Oregon →Why Oktoberfest
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, held around Canadian Thanksgiving in October, is billed as North America's largest Bavarian festival.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~59°F (15°C); crisp
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
Relais & Châteaux country house near Kitchener-Waterloo.
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