Experience the world’s largest beer festival with Bus2alps at Oktoberfest 2026, a bucket-list adventure for anyone studying abroad in Rome during the fall semester. Join thousands of travelers from around the world as you celebrate Bavarian culture with traditional lederhosen and dirndls, raise liter-sized steins of beer, sing along to festive music, dance on tables, and indulge in authentic Bavarian food.
From the iconic beer tents to thrilling carnival rides and unforgettable nightlife, Oktoberfest delivers an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the world. Travel with Bus2alps to make the most of your Oktoberfest experience with included hostel accommodation in Munich, ensuring a comfortable and social place to stay throughout your trip, and enjoy a hassle-free journey to one of Europe’s most legendary festivals.
If you’d like to join our Oktoberfest Hostel Trip but are studying abroad in another European city, prefer to keep the party going all weekend at the legendary Stoke campsite, or already have accommodations and simply need transportation, you’ll find all of our Munich and Oktoberfest trip options her
Travel to your Oktoberfest hostel accommodation is by private coach, with one rest stop before arriving in Munich on Friday morning.
On Friday morning, we arrive at our accommodations in Munich, where we’ll check in upon arrival and grab breakfast. We recommend joining your Bus2alps trip leaders for a visit to one of our favorite dirndl and lederhosen shops to pick out your very own traditional Bavarian clothing to wear to the festival.
You can also head straight to the festival if that’s more your vibe. Don’t forget to explore the beautiful city of Munich—Friday is a great day to join a bike or walking tour or visit the many historic sites at your own pace.
The night is yours to explore! Most festival beer halls close around 10PM., but that doesn’t mean your night has to end. Munich has a diverse nightlife, so if you have the energy, it’s worth checking out the city’s bars and nightclubs. If you prefer a quieter evening, most accommodations in Munich also have great in-house bars.
On the first weekend of Oktoberfest, the kegs are tapped on Saturday to officially kick off the festival celebrations.
Saturday is the busiest day of Oktoberfest each weekend. Bus2alps will organize departure times for you to join your trip leaders heading to the festival. Entry to the beer tents is first come, first served, so we recommend arriving at the festival grounds early in the morning.
Once inside, you’ll be part of the world’s largest beer festival, surrounded by travelers from across the globe, singing traditional Bavarian songs and experiencing the unique atmosphere of Munich in full celebration.
Your Bus2alps trip leaders will provide recommendations on the most popular beer tents to visit. If you arrive later and are unable to enter the tents right away, we recommend enjoying the festival grounds—explore the nostalgic Festzelt Tradition tent, sample the many food options, and take a spin on the carnival rides—until space opens up for the next round of entry.
If you want to explore more of Munich, we recommend visiting the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, the Deutsches Museum, the BMW Museum, Olympiapark Munich, and the Munich Zoo.
Check-out is at 10:00 a.m. You can store your luggage in the hostel’s luggage room or secure lockers for the day. Sunday morning is yours to explore Munich at your own pace or head back for one more day at the Theresienwiese.
Sundays at Oktoberfest are a bit more relaxed, and getting into the beer tents is usually much easier—perfect for a final round of celebrations before you head home.
Meet your Bus2alps trip leaders in the hostel lobby at your scheduled departure time, and then we’ll head back to Rome.
Munich Bike Tour: The perfect way to explore the city’s top sights while staying entertained and learning about Munich’s history and culture. Highlights of the tour include Marienplatz, Hofbräuhaus München, Englischer Garten, the Chinesischer Turm, the Surfer’s Bridge, and the Bavarian Parliament building.
Dachau Concentration Camp: Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site: Located about a 40-minute train ride from downtown Munich, this powerful and humbling visit offers important historical context and insight into the atrocities committed during Nazi rule in World War II. Admission is free for all visitors.
Deutsches Museum: Deutsches Museum: The world’s largest museum of science and technology, featuring interactive exhibits and historic artifacts that showcase key milestones in science, engineering, and innovation.
BMW Museum: A dynamic museum experience that explores BMW’s automotive heritage through rotating exhibitions, showcasing historic models, iconic vehicles, and modern production technology.
Neuschwanstein Castle Day Trip: Nestled in the Bavarian Alps, this fairytale castle famously inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. Visits are only possible via guided tours, making it a must-see cultural landmark.
