How To Reach Oktoberfest And Theresienwiese

Getting to Oktoberfest and Theresienwiese, Munich, Germany

Oktoberfest is held at the Theresienwiese festival ground in Munich, Germany. Here are your options for reaching this world-famous event:

By Public Transport

Munich's extensive public transport system offers convenient options to reach the festival grounds:

• U-Bahn (Metro): You can take the U4 or U5 lines and get off at the "Theresienwiese" or "Schwanthalerhöhe" stops. These stations are closest to the festival.
• S-Bahn (Urban Rail): The S-Bahn lines S1 - S8 can bring you to the "Hackerbrücke" station, which is a short walk to Oktoberfest.
• Tram: Tram lines 18 or 19 will take you to the "Holzapfelstraße" or "Hermann-Lingg-Straße" stops, within walking distance of Theresienwiese.
• Bus: The MetroBus line 53 stops at "Schwanthalerhöhe", the CityBus line 134 stops at "Theresienwiese", and the CityBus line 58 stops at "Georg-Hirth-Platz" or "Goetheplatz" near the festival grounds.

By Car

If you're driving, keep in mind that during Oktoberfest, the area around Theresienwiese is very congested, and parking is extremely limited. It’s advisable to park your car further away and use public transport to get to the festival.

By Bicycle

Munich is an extremely bike-friendly city. There are numerous bike paths leading to the Theresienwiese, and bike parking is available around the festival grounds.

By Taxi

Taxis are readily available throughout Munich. However, due to heavy traffic during the festival, this might not be the fastest option.

From Munich Airport

If you are coming straight from Munich Airport, the S1 and S8 S-Bahn lines connect the airport to the city center. From there, you can transfer to the U-Bahn or S-Bahn lines that go to the festival grounds.

Note: During Oktoberfest, additional trains are often added to the schedule to accommodate the large number of visitors.

Accessibility

For those with limited mobility, the Munich public transport system is well-equipped with elevators and ramps at most stations. Theresienwiese itself is also accessible, with dedicated services to assist those in need.