Last weekend, many of my friends attended an Oktoberfest festival. If you have never been to an Oktoberfest, you can expect crowds of happy people enjoying 'Brathendl' (roast chicken) or a 'Brezn' (pretzel) with 'Obatzda' (savoury cheese spread) and a ‘Mass’(one-liter) of beer. Bands play and visitors from all over the world mingle, dance and celebrate. Traditionally, the festival lasts from October 12-17. Nowadays, we usually begin celebrating in September simply because the weather tends to be more agreeable.
To me, Oktoberfest is a sign that Fall is upon us, and I can’t think of a better time to visit Europe, or more specifically, Germany. The original celebration is held in Munich, and is actually happening right now. If you are looking for a great place to stay in Munich, I recommend Inter City Hotel Munchen. The hotel is very close to a main railway station and just 1.3 kilometres from the city centre.
How fabulous would it be to spend Oktoberfest in Berlin? Berlin’s version is a little smaller than Munich, but still a huge production, attracting about 200,000 people each year. Luxe lodging choices include Steigenberger Hotel Berlin. The hotel has every amenity you could ever want, like comfortable beds with extra pillows, bathrobes and great restaurants and bars. It’s also very close to the fabulous shopping avenue, Kurfürstendamm, as well as the famous Gedächtniskirche (church.)
There are always a million reasons to go to Germany, and a more than few great hotel choices to make your trip even more fun. And no matter where you live, get out there and see if there is an Oktoberfest going on near you.
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