Straight from your hotel to the Oktoberfest The "Münchener Wiesn"

You can already look forward to the next Oktoberfest with us. From 20.09.2025 to 05.10.2025, the world's largest folk festival will once again take place here in Munich on the Theresienwiese. Almost 40 marquees, convivial get-togethers, the finest draught beer and delicacies ranging from sweet to savoury await you.

Oktoberfest 2025

Are you looking for a hotel for your visit to the Wiesn or do you have questions about the festival? At the Hotel MAXIMILIAN MUNICH we will be happy to help you! The hotels in Munich are booked up quickly for the Oktoberfest. So book your room at the MAXIMILIAN MUNICH Apartments & Hotel in good time so that nothing stands in the way of your enjoyment of this very special festival.

Every year, the eyes of the world are on Munich when we hear the famous "O'zapft is!"

Once the "Wiesn-Wirte" ("landlords") have processed into the grounds in beautifully decorated horse-drawn wagons, the Wiesn are offical opened. Then, the first beer barrel is tapped in the Schottenhamel tent by Munich's serving mayor.

The 12-gun salute that follows this ceremony signals to the other tents that they can start serving beer, and the hustle and bustle of the Oktoberfest can begin.

The beer tents open at 10:00 am on Monday to Friday, and close at 11:30 pm. On Saturdays and Sundays, they start serving at 9:00 am. Simply ask at MAXIMILIAN MUNICH Apartments & Hotel for more handy tips for the Oktoberfest in Munich.

MAXIMILIAN MUNICH - Special for the Oktoberfest

Traditional costume rental:

Are you wondering what to wear for the traditional Oktoberfest in Munich? Our guests can order a leather pants or a Dirndl online via lederhosenverleih.de. By using the order code MAXMUC the equipment will be ready for you between 9am and 10am on the requested day. 

Oktoberfest etiquette: dirndl bow on the right or left?

The Wiesn is a place for encounters and interaction. With the help of the bows on their dirndl aprons, the ladies can easily indicate whether they are up for a little flirting.

So where should the bow be?
On the left: If the dirndl is tied on the left (as seen by the wearer), she is signalling that she is single.
On the right: No matter how pretty the lady is, she is taken or even married – so keep your distance.
In the middle: If you think a bow tied in the middle means uncertainty on their marital status, you are very wide of the mark. According to tradition, a centre bow means the lady is still a virgin.
At the back: This can mean one of two things. The lady may be a widow. The waitresses at the Wiesn also tie their aprons at the back.