This is my trip report from the Munich Oktoberfest which I had attended a few weeks back. We had been staying in Munich for a few days while visiting some parks and taking in the sights so we left a whole day to experience the madness of the Oktoberfest.
I had done the Bremen Freimarkt fair at the end of last year, so I was looking forward to another huge German fair and especially the attractions which include Olympia Looping, Alpina Bahn and Hollenblitz.
The Oktoberfest is held every September/October in the Theresienwiese which is a large open area just a few minutes outside Munich City centre. The fair is famous for its Bavarian food, huge beers tents and people wearing the traditional Bavarian clothing.
On the fair side there is huge arrange of attractions including roller coasters, flat rides, fun houses, haunted houses and ferris wheels. They can be quite expensive with the ride tickets costing anywhere from €3 up to €7 for the larger rides. Plus they hike up the prices at night time when the area becomes busier.
It was an early start and after arriving by the ICE train into Munich, it was then straight off to the Oktoberfest. It wasn't too hard to find as we just followed the crowds all the way there. Even at 11am in the morning the place was filling up.
This was one of the main walkways through the park area which ran from one side to the other. You can just about spot Olympia Looping’s lift hill on the left hand side in the distance.
Schutzen Festzelt was one of the many large beer tents at the Oktoberfest.
Some folk in the traditional Bavarian clothing.
First up was ‘The Tower’ event centre. I initially thought this was some kind of drop tower but it turned out to be just an observation tower themed to a hotel.
It was really messed up at the start they give you a set of 3D glassed then you step into a room which vibrates and then that’s it. I was waiting for a big surprise but nothing happened.
At least the views on top were good so I grabbed some photos before getting the lift back down. This view was towards the south of the area with the ferris wheel and Alpina Bahn in the distance.
The massive Olympia Looping which I was really looking forward to riding again.
Next up was Feuer + Eis the powered coaster.
Like most of the other rides at the Oktoberfest, there was some really nice theming on this coaster.
It was an enjoyable coaster with a good few circuits and some forceful turns throughout.
Next up was the Hollenblitz. The fantastically themed spinning coaster.
I’m not too keen on spinners but Hollenblitz I really enjoyed. Dropping down from the indoor section to the outside is probably the best part.
I only realised on this visit that the whole front area looks pretty similar to Valhalla with the rock and waterfall effect. The theming was amazing.
The Star Flyer and St Pauls Church in the background.
The Bavarian brewery Löwenbräu’s tent is one of the biggest beer tents at the Oktoberfest.
The decorated horses from one of the beer breweries and the Bavaria statue in the background.
The usual overpriced merchandise shop and the tower from the Paulaner beer tent. Luckily there was plenty of smaller shops near the railway station selling cheaper merchandise.
The credit whores favourite, the two Wilde Maus coasters side by side.
At €4.50 for each coaster I wasn’t expecting too much but they were both pretty goood fun. The cars really flew through the turns and some of the turns were very intense.
All the cars travel through both coasters in the same sequence, so they both leave and arrive simultaneously.
Next up was my favourite from the Oktoberfest.
It totally blew me away as it felt even more intense compared to last year when I rode it in Bremen.
Even at €6 a go during the day, its certainly value for money for what an amazing ride you get. The speed and intensity throughout the whole circuit is something else and for the owners to be able to keep such an old coaster running in this condition is great work on their part.
FutureWorld, one of the mainy themed funhouses at the fair.
High Energy the Zierer Star Shape attraction, the same model as Bling at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
Even the drop tower, Power Tower 2 was themed.
FreeFall the other tower attraction at the Oktoberfest.
The famous Lebkuckenherz ginger bread cookies, which people give to each other as gifts. They don’t really taste the best but are mostly used as souvenirs.
Up next was the second Schwarzkopf coaster at the fair, Alpina Bahn. It must have recently been given a paint job as the track and supports looked really striking.
I wasn’t expecting it to be any match to Olympia Looping but it came very close. It really keep a high speed throughout the circuit and provided a very intense ride throughout. The first drop was fantastic.
Just exiting the break run at the end of the ride.
Luckily there was space behind the coaster to get a full photo of the track unlike the front where there were too many attractions in the way.
Just beside Alpina Bahn was the Huss Frisbee, funnily called Frisbee.
Just before the money ran out the final attraction we did was the giant Ferris Wheel with the bungalow style carriages.
Overall the Munich Oktoberfest is one hell of an experience. The sheer scale of the event is amazing. My highlights were definitely the two Schwarzkopf coasters, Olympia Looping and Alpina Bahn. Just make sure that if you are planning a trip sometime in the future, to bring plenty of cash.
I had done the Bremen Freimarkt fair at the end of last year, so I was looking forward to another huge German fair and especially the attractions which include Olympia Looping, Alpina Bahn and Hollenblitz.
The Oktoberfest is held every September/October in the Theresienwiese which is a large open area just a few minutes outside Munich City centre. The fair is famous for its Bavarian food, huge beers tents and people wearing the traditional Bavarian clothing.
On the fair side there is huge arrange of attractions including roller coasters, flat rides, fun houses, haunted houses and ferris wheels. They can be quite expensive with the ride tickets costing anywhere from €3 up to €7 for the larger rides. Plus they hike up the prices at night time when the area becomes busier.
It was an early start and after arriving by the ICE train into Munich, it was then straight off to the Oktoberfest. It wasn't too hard to find as we just followed the crowds all the way there. Even at 11am in the morning the place was filling up.
This was one of the main walkways through the park area which ran from one side to the other. You can just about spot Olympia Looping’s lift hill on the left hand side in the distance.
Schutzen Festzelt was one of the many large beer tents at the Oktoberfest.
Some folk in the traditional Bavarian clothing.
First up was ‘The Tower’ event centre. I initially thought this was some kind of drop tower but it turned out to be just an observation tower themed to a hotel.
It was really messed up at the start they give you a set of 3D glassed then you step into a room which vibrates and then that’s it. I was waiting for a big surprise but nothing happened.
At least the views on top were good so I grabbed some photos before getting the lift back down. This view was towards the south of the area with the ferris wheel and Alpina Bahn in the distance.
The massive Olympia Looping which I was really looking forward to riding again.
Next up was Feuer + Eis the powered coaster.
Like most of the other rides at the Oktoberfest, there was some really nice theming on this coaster.
It was an enjoyable coaster with a good few circuits and some forceful turns throughout.
Next up was the Hollenblitz. The fantastically themed spinning coaster.
I’m not too keen on spinners but Hollenblitz I really enjoyed. Dropping down from the indoor section to the outside is probably the best part.
I only realised on this visit that the whole front area looks pretty similar to Valhalla with the rock and waterfall effect. The theming was amazing.
The Star Flyer and St Pauls Church in the background.
The Bavarian brewery Löwenbräu’s tent is one of the biggest beer tents at the Oktoberfest.
The decorated horses from one of the beer breweries and the Bavaria statue in the background.
The usual overpriced merchandise shop and the tower from the Paulaner beer tent. Luckily there was plenty of smaller shops near the railway station selling cheaper merchandise.
The credit whores favourite, the two Wilde Maus coasters side by side.
At €4.50 for each coaster I wasn’t expecting too much but they were both pretty goood fun. The cars really flew through the turns and some of the turns were very intense.
All the cars travel through both coasters in the same sequence, so they both leave and arrive simultaneously.
Next up was my favourite from the Oktoberfest.
It totally blew me away as it felt even more intense compared to last year when I rode it in Bremen.
Even at €6 a go during the day, its certainly value for money for what an amazing ride you get. The speed and intensity throughout the whole circuit is something else and for the owners to be able to keep such an old coaster running in this condition is great work on their part.
FutureWorld, one of the mainy themed funhouses at the fair.
High Energy the Zierer Star Shape attraction, the same model as Bling at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
Even the drop tower, Power Tower 2 was themed.
FreeFall the other tower attraction at the Oktoberfest.
The famous Lebkuckenherz ginger bread cookies, which people give to each other as gifts. They don’t really taste the best but are mostly used as souvenirs.
Up next was the second Schwarzkopf coaster at the fair, Alpina Bahn. It must have recently been given a paint job as the track and supports looked really striking.
I wasn’t expecting it to be any match to Olympia Looping but it came very close. It really keep a high speed throughout the circuit and provided a very intense ride throughout. The first drop was fantastic.
Just exiting the break run at the end of the ride.
Luckily there was space behind the coaster to get a full photo of the track unlike the front where there were too many attractions in the way.
Just beside Alpina Bahn was the Huss Frisbee, funnily called Frisbee.
Just before the money ran out the final attraction we did was the giant Ferris Wheel with the bungalow style carriages.
Overall the Munich Oktoberfest is one hell of an experience. The sheer scale of the event is amazing. My highlights were definitely the two Schwarzkopf coasters, Olympia Looping and Alpina Bahn. Just make sure that if you are planning a trip sometime in the future, to bring plenty of cash.
Great report
