Oktoberfest 2013 – Program
Oktoberfest 2013 will begin at 12.00 on 21 September, with the usual opening ceremony “O’ zapft is” and will close its doors on 6 October at 23.30.
On weekdays the tents are open from 10:00 until 23:00 (beer is served until 22.30 ) while on weekends the morning opening is one hour earlier at 9:00. The “Wiesnschänke Käfer” and the “Weinzelt” are the exceptions in that closing time is at one o’clock in the morning.
Oktoberfest 2013 Dates – Complete program
Oktoberfest 2013 – Saturday 21 September

11:00
Arrival of the hosts at their respective tents with a parade through the streets of Munich, the celebrated ” Wiesn-Einzug der Festwirte und Brauereien“. Lasting around 1 hour, with more than 1,000 participants.
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12:00
“O’zapft is!” the opening ceremony will take place at the “Schottenhamel” tent , the official start of the Oktoberfest, celebrated with the symbolic opening of the first barrel by the Mayor of Munich.
O´zapft is! »Oktoberfest 2013 – Sunday 22 September

10:00
Traditional parade of traditional costumes and the riflemen: “Oktoberfest Trachten und Schützenzug“. A colourful parade of the Bavarian traditions and of the different regions of Germany and other European countries. Lasting around 2 hours, with more than 9000 participants.
Route and Map »Oktoberfest 2013 – Monday 23 September

09:00
Tour of the Oktoberfest for 1,200 children, invited by the Municipality of Munich, Bavaria.

12:00
Special lunch for the elderly held in the large tents.
Oktoberfest 2013 – Tuesday 24 September

12:00 - 8:00
First “family day”: during the day all the attractions and rides are discounted.
Oktoberfest 2013 – Thursday 26 September

Oktoberfest 2013 – Sunday 29 September

12:00
Traditional concert of the Oktoberfest bands at the foot of the statue of Bavaria.
Discover All »Oktoberfest 2013 – Tuesday 01 October

12:00 - 18:00
Second “family day”: during the day all the attractions and rides are discounted.
Oktoberfest 2013 – Thursday 03 October

12:00
Meeting of the carnies in the Hippodrom tent.
Oktoberfest 2013 – Sunday 06 October

12:00
Traditional gun salute on the steps of the Bavaria monument.
23:30
Closure of the stands and the conclusion of the Oktoberfest.
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Disco Bus
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Travel + Hotel
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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€145

Weekend Long
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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€159

Travel + Hotel + Typical Village
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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€145

Oktoberfest + Camping
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1 Free Voucher for 1 person
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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€145

Oktoberfest + Innsbruck
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1 Free Voucher for 1 person
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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€150

Oktoberfest + Cannstatter Volksfest
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1 Free Voucher for 1 person
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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€164

Oktoberfest + Neuschwanstein Castle
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1 Free Voucher for 1 person
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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€169

Oktoberfest + Lunch
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1 Free Voucher for 1 person
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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€170

Deluxe
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1 Free Voucher for 1 person
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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€219

Oktoberfest + 2 Nights + Guided Tour
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1 Free Voucher for 1 person
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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€270

Travel only
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1 Free Voucher for 1 person
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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€70

Oktoberfest Roulette
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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