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Oktoberfest Travel Deals

oktoberfest4There are few annual parties more famous than Oktoberfest in Munich. It’s a (roughly) two-week festival that spans the end of September and the start of October, and although party-goers these days have little to no understanding of the history of the holiday there are plenty of traditional elements to it.

Today’s Oktoberfest is as much about the carnival rides as it is about the traditional food and dress, and unlike many world famous parties this one remains a favorite of the locals even though the city of Munich is inundated each year with foreigners who are (for the most part) just looking forward to getting falling-down drunk for two straight weeks.

Oktoberfest in Munich is the “bucket list” holiday, but there are lots of other places on the planet that celebrate Oktoberfest, too. No matter where you’re planning to don your dirndl this year, the articles below are here to help you save money on the trip.

>> Oktoberfest in Munich is from September 22 to October 7 in 2012
>> Learn more about going to the festival with this Munich Oktoberfest guide
>> If you’re really on a budget, there are some hostels near Oktoberfest in Munich to choose from

Best Places in the World to Celebrate Oktoberfest

oktoberfest2There’s no denying the appeal of going to Munich for Oktoberfest – of experiencing the world-famous festival in the city where it was born, and where it still thrives. But not everyone can get to Munich every year. Does that mean you have to leave your leiderhosen in the back of the closet and forgo your Oktoberfest partying? Absolutely not. Thankfully for anyone who enjoys oversized pretzels and mugs of beer, Oktoberfest as a celebration has spread far and wide around the globe.

One of the benefits of going to Oktoberfest in a place other than Munich is that you might find better travel deals. Because Oktoberfest takes place in what’s traditionally considered the “shoulder season” in much of the world, prices on things like airfare and hotels will be a bit lower than they would be in Munich (when they raise prices specifically because of the festival). Not only that, seeing Oktoberfest in another country can be a pretty interesting cultural experience.

Here, then, are some of the best places outside Germany to experience Oktoberfest.

>> Oktoberfest in Munich is from September 22 to October 7 in 2012 - but the dates of the festivals below varies

How to Find Cheap Airfare to Oktoberfest

oktoberfest1For anyone who’s even remotely fond of giant cultural celebrations that also serve as non-stop parties, the Oktoberfest party in Munich every year should be on your lifetime to-do list. The trouble is that Oktoberfest is on so many people’s lists that it has become over the years an incredibly popular festival for travelers. And any time there’s a popular festival that people are willing to travel for, you can pretty much count on airfare to go up as a result.

There are a few things you can do to make sure you’re getting a better deal on airfare to Oktoberfest, though, so that you’re not stuck paying full price on a plane ticket – you have enormous beers to spend that money on, my friend!

The tips below should help you find cheap airfare to Oktoberfest, and the good news is that many of them will help you find cheap airfare no matter where or when you’re traveling. When you’re going to a popular location or a big festival like Oktoberfest, however, it’s even more important to keep tips like this in mind.

>> Oktoberfest in Munich is from September 22 to October 7 in 2012
>> Don’t miss this guide to Oktoberfest in Munich

Oktoberfest travel deals

oktoberfestWhile I have never personally made it to Munich for Oktoberfest, I have long heard stories from my dad recounting drinking beers from huge heavy mugs and literally swinging from the rafters on giant rope swings attached to the roof of beer tents. While my father also has informed me that all the fun he had those few days made him pay the price (a few days spent hugging the toilet afterwards), that still hasn’t deterred me from wanting to head over to Germany to enjoy Oktoberfest myself (even if it does mean I’ll suffer for it later). Any place you combine great beer with stunning scenery and a big party, you are sure to get my interest piqued and send me on the hunt for the best travel deals to get there.

Don’t miss out an opportunity to visit Oktoberfest, Air France fares starting at $290 OW from Houston to Munich

Discount Flights to Germany

german-beer-hall.JPGWhen the temperatures start to feel crisp, the leaves begin to turn and the kids once again pile on to the yellow school buses, my thoughts inevitable turn to Germany. Autumn is a wonderful time to visit the heart of Europe. The weather is pleasant, the summer tourist season is over, and the beer is plentiful. Yes, let’s talk about the beer.

Oktoberfest is in full swing at the moment, which means unless you book a quick flight on a whim you are likely to miss the 2007 version of the event in Munich. Don’t despair, my friends. Germany has beer all year round. In fact, if you visit the same beer halls in Munich in, say, November, not only will you have less people bumping into you, but you will find the beer prices to be cheaper. And, yes, the beer will taste just as good a few months from now as it will right now.

If you are looking for cheap flights to Germany this fall or any time of the year, you might want to check out the deals on Condor. Their advertised rates on flights to Germany are among the most competitive you’ll find on the Web.


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Oktoberfest Flight Deals

oktoberfest-beer.jpgThe person who invented Oktoberfest should be given a medal of honor. The concept of holding a festival outdoors in Germany at the beginning of autumn with the focus of the event being beer is nothing short of brilliant. I’m not alone in this assessment. Every year around six million people visit the 42-hectare large Theresienwiese in Munich to take part in the festivities. Six million people can’t be wrong.

What makes Oktoberfest so special is that if feels like a festival. The beer flows freely but the atmosphere of the event is so upbeat that it people who normally get out of hand when they drink will become your new best friend. For those who aren’t into consuming barley and hops, the festival features traditional German grub and a wide array of entertainment.

In 2007, Oktoberfest will be held from September 22 until October 7. This means that now is the optimal time to secure your airline tickets and to plan your trip. Travelocity has a deal on round-trip flights to Germany that start at just $512.50. If that is too steep for your blood, you could always search for cheaper flights to neighboring countries like France, Italy or the Austria and then hop on a Eurail train to Munich.

Tap into oktoberfest savings: Round-Trip Flights to Germany
From $512.50+