Great Munich Octoberfest
This is my first time in Germany, never mind Munich, and my experience here has been nothing less than wonderful.
While I may speak very little German, the people here have been kind and welcoming.
My friends and I head to Munich just for a short while to spend a birthday in Munich during Oktoberfest.
Where I am from in Canada, we have the second largest Oktoberfest in the world. I can confidently say now that in comparison, well, you cant really compare the two at all.
While most people at Oktoberfest are all dressed up in their typical Bavarian gear, and every dress is more beautiful than the next, my friends and I dont have a dirdl or any sort of German outfit to wear to the Oktoberfest, so we went in my jeans and a nice top, like we would wear out at home. We never felt out of place though.
The hardest part about Oktoberfest is finding a table. Many tables are reserved and the barmaids will only serve you if youre sitting at (or standing on) a table. It may take a bit of searching and going to different tents depending on how late you go, but eventually youll find a table and will be able to join in the celebrations.
My Munich Hotel Monaco was not far from the Octoberfestival
Most people will try to shove over and let you join them if they can.
The beers are a bit expensive at 8 euros, but once you see how big they are they dont seem all that much.
With everyone cheering and singing and having an all around good time, you cant help but have a ton of fun. Its a great chance to make friends from all around the world, and make memories with your friends.
At one point, some German friends we met managed to get us on the grandstand where the band is playing.
It was so exciting to be up there with the musicians and see all the people dancing on tables and cheering. Everyone is there to have fun.
A good alternative is to sleep in the 