Newcomers Guide - Welcome to Munich & Bavaria

All this in an eminently green city, laced with miles of tree-lined bike paths and the winding banks of the Isar river — perfect for picnicking or swimming. Winter, though, is an atmospheric time to visit, with pretty Christmas markets to explore and cosy beer halls to warm up in.

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Veer away from the Christkindlmarkt on Marienplatz, which packs in more than three million visitors a year, and head to Alpenwahn Viktualienmarkt 15, daily 2pmpm, 19 November-1 January, closed December at Viktualienmarkt, where you can browse the wares while snacking on chilli-laced currywurst and drinking red or white mulled wine. Burgers run the gamut from hour slow-cooked pork belly to a ramen bun, but I stick to The Classic One, which comes on a brioche so buttery it all but liquefies on the tongue. Both the kitchen and bar go on until the wee hours, a rarity in Munich. If Munich conjures up visions of poodle-sized pork knuckles, this newcomer is a stylish, meat-free alternative.

Every brilliantly hued dab and squiggle is composed of seasonal produce, much of it local, and the tasting menus are indulgent rather than restrictive. Genuine Bavarian restaurants are increasingly scarce, which is why this one is both a throwback and a revelation. The building was gutted and refurbished to its rustic glory last year. Original furnishings, including a vintage bowling lane, were kept wherever possible, while newer additions — such as the looping recording in the restrooms of comedian Gerhard Polt, who filmed Man Spricht Deutsch here — add a wry edge.

Save for a few concessions to modern tastes — a tartare here, a salad with chanterelles there — the menu excels at the classics. Order fish from nearby Starnberger See lake or the regal veal schnitzel, cloaked in butter-fried breadcrumbs. Any trip to the city would be lacking without an afternoon perusing the charcuterie, foraged mushrooms and artisan breads at Viktualienmarkt in the city centre. Local foodies mourned the recent loss of Schrannenhalle, a glass-enclosed former granary next to the outdoor market, but are already looking forward to the Eataly destined to take its place early next year.

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Beer is still consumed in Munich outside Oktoberfest, albeit with slightly less gusto. Augustiner-Keller Arnulfstrasse 52 has been pouring foaming ales from immense wooden barrels since and remains one of the most popular. Charles Schumann has opened a cocktail bar above his main eponymous establishment, a spare room with a lone table carved from a walnut tree. The furnishings may be minimalist, but the cocktail menu features impressive selections of more than types of whiskies, and absinthes, cognacs and rare spirits aplenty.

Step into the courtyard, past the industrial-sleek Theresa Grill, where waiters in plain white T-shirts serve day dry-aged hunks of Bavarian beef, to this newer watering hole.

The ground covers an area of sq. Oktoberfest starts in the month of September and ends on the first Sunday of October or on October 3. The dates for Oktoberfest are September 17 to October 3. After all, there is only so much beer you can consume! You simply cannot become a part of Oktoberfest without donning its semi-official attire, a traditional Bavarian outfit.

Men usually wear bandanas, shirts, lederhosen, suspenders, shoes and a hat. Women are traditionally dressed in a blouse, ribbon necklace, dirndl and apron. There are 14 different beer tents at the venue, and each tent can seat between to people. I have heard about this fest very much and let's see I might be able to attend it in Thanks for sharing this information. Please click here if you are not redirected within a few seconds.

A German waitress carrying beers in the Oktoberfest. A group of senior men drinking beers during the Oktoberfest in Munich, Bavaria, Germany Oktoberfest was first held on October 12, , when the entire town was invited to celebrate the marriage of Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese. Tourists enjoying traditional pretzel and beers during Oktoberfest opening ceremony Oktoberfest is a day extravaganza where more than 6 million people come together to drink more than hectoliters of beer.

Family wearing the traditional Bavarian costumes at the annual Oktoberfest in Munich You simply cannot become a part of Oktoberfest without donning its semi-official attire, a traditional Bavarian outfit. Small in size but huge in its reputation. Seating about people, this is one of the first tents you come across.

Hippodrom is incredibly popular among singletons and it even serves sparkling wine. The Paulanerbrau Zelt can be marked by the humongous beer tankard rotating on top of its tower.

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The tent is famous for its comfy atmosphere and regulars, including FC Bayern Munich players. A major favorite among locals, this Augusinter Brewery tent is considered to be the friendliest of all.

The tent is known for its warm and cosy experience and the fact that the beer is still served in traditional wooden kegs. This particular beer tent is incredibly popular as it hosts its own female yodeler and is also the meeting place for the gay community on the first Sunday of Oktoberfest. The most traditional and oldest tent of Oktoberfest is where the Mayor of Munich taps the first keg of beer.

The tent mostly attracts students and is a popular meeting place for young adults. Schutzen-Festhalle can accommodate just people, but this is where the traditional shooting competition of Oktoberfest is held. A tent unlike any other thanks to the stunning decors and rock n roll music.

Popular among overseas travelers due to its affiliation with Hofbrauhaus, the best beer hall in Munich, this is one of the few tents that has standing room inside. Dressed to resemble the stunning Alpine foothills, this is the hall that hosts those famous German crossbow championships each year. The tent looks very different from its neighbors as it features u-shaped booths that make it resemble a Franconian wine garden.

Here is a short breakdown of the typical costs associated with Oktoberfest. But you can always find more affordable meals outside the tents.