Oktoberfest

DPC is taking place during the last week of the world famous Oktoberfest (Beerfestival) in the centre of Munich.

During the main days of the conference there will be no time and possibility to visit the festival. If you are planning to go, your best option is to prolong your stay (upon request and availability and at your own cost) and visit the Oktoberfest on Thursday 03-October-19 (public holiday in Germany) in the afternoon or evening.
Final day of the Oktoberfest is Sunday 06-October-19.

The Infinity Hotel Unterschleissheim guarantees the room rate of 175€ for a room for single use per night on days before and after the conference ("normal" rates during that period are 350€-600€) upon request and upon availability.
The Oktoberfest is a mix of a normal fair (rides and booths) and the famous beer tents with music and lots of drinks.
Some quick facts:

  • There are NO tickets for a place in a tent
  • All tents close at 23:00
  • How to get there:
    • Best option: take a taxi to S-Bahn to Unterschleissheim and then the S-Bahn 25 minutes every 20 minutes
    • Alternative: Taxi, about 50€ - BUT taxis back are almost impossible to get – waiting times from 1-3h are normal

Individual experience
Take the S-Bahn to and from the Oktoberfest. Wonder around the huge fair grounds at your own leisure. For the „real“ experience, you can also try to get into a tent. The earlier in the afternoon you get into a tent, the better the chances to get a seat. Reservations start usually at 16:00 in larger tents and 18:00 in smaller tents. All smaller tents will be emptied at 18:00 for reservation holders. 

  • Cost: about 12€ for train, 11€ for a beer, 15-30€ for dinner in a tent

In a group
Pre-arrangement is a must
Minimum #: 10 (= 1 table in a tent), 20, 30 etc.
Bus transfer possible, but not recommended (S-Bahn is better option)

Reservation times

  • 16:00 / 18:00 / 18:30 (group meets 15min before or seats will be sold)

Cost

  • 60€ - 100€ per person (depending on tent available); this includes
    • Minimum consumption of 35€ (= 2 x beers, 1 chicken) or more (up to 55€)
    • Guide to lead you into your tent, drop you off at your table and greet the waiter
    • Handling fee for the local agency (our agency will not earn anything)
    • Cheaper rates will go fast and first

Info needed

  • Number of people
  • Exact day and time frame you want to go
  • Budget per person you are willing to spend

In case you are planning to go, please let the organization team know and we will try to help you bianca.fischer@know-how-agentur.de