Stay outside Munich for Oktoberfest?

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On 28 October, 2012 Myron asked:

Answer:

Hi Myron,
Thanks for your question! Firstly, I hope you’re doing well in the US and weren’t hit by hurricane Sandy.
Now, to your Oktoberfest ideas: I think it sounds like a great plan. Augsburg and Landsberg and both beautiful towns in their own right and within 45min from Munich on the train. And you're right, hotels in towns outside Munich aren't as prone to jacking up their prices as much as their counterparts in the capital.

Looking for an alternative to staying in Munich for Oktoberfest? How about Landsberg am
Lech, a beautiful small city and under 45min away from the festival.

According to the (Oktoberfest Barometer, and my experience, of course!), Wednesday afternoons aren't all that busy so you should be able to get into most, if not all, of the Oktoberfest tents, especially if there's just four of you. That said, the tents farthest from the northern entrance to the grounds (Käfers Wies’n-Shänke, the Bräusol and the Löwenbräu-Festhalle) tend to fill up the slowest.
Have a fantastic trip and don’t hesitate to write back with any more questions!

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