Holiday travel · September 19 – October 4, 2026 (date may vary)
Top 20 Hotel Destinations for Oktoberfest
Munich's Oktoberfest is the original, but it's far from the only celebration. This list covers Bavaria and its neighbors plus the best Oktoberfests in North America.
Jump to hotels ↓Bavaria, Germany
Why Oktoberfest
Munich's Oktoberfest on the Theresienwiese is the original, drawing millions over about two weeks.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~66°F (19°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- High during Oktoberfest · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- culture
- city
Where we'd stay: Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski München. Grand hotel on Maximilianstrasse with a rooftop pool.
Explore Munich →Rottach-Egern, Bavaria, Germany
Why Oktoberfest
Lake Tegernsee is about an hour from Munich, with its own historic brewery and Alpine views.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~64°F (18°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- nature
- romance
Where we'd stay: Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt. Lakeside resort about an hour south of Munich.
Hotels in Rottach-Egern →
Krün, Bavaria, Germany
Why Oktoberfest
A Bavarian Alpine retreat near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, about 90 minutes from Munich.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~61°F (16°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- nature
- culture
Where we'd stay: Schloss Elmau. Alpine castle retreat known for its concerts and spas.
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Salzburg, Austria
Why Oktoberfest
Salzburg's Rupertikirtag fair in late September, an easy rail trip from Munich.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~64°F (18°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$
- culture
- city
Where we'd stay: Hotel Sacher Salzburg. Riverside hotel facing the Old Town and fortress.
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Austria
Why Oktoberfest
Vienna's Wiener Wiesn Fest brings beer tents and Austrian music to the Prater.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~66°F (19°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$
- city
- culture
Where we'd stay: Hotel Sacher Wien. Grand hotel opposite the State Opera, home of the original Sachertorte.
Explore Vienna →Bavaria, Germany
Why Oktoberfest
Nuremberg's Altstadtfest and Franconian beer culture.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~64°F (18°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$
- culture
- city
Where we'd stay: Le Méridien Grand Hotel Nürnberg. Art Nouveau hotel near the old town walls.
Hotels in Nuremberg →Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Why Oktoberfest
Black Forest walks and the wine harvest in Baden-Baden.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~66°F (19°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$$
- culture
- romance
Where we'd stay: Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa. Grand hotel on the Lichtentaler Allee.
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Czechia
Why Oktoberfest
Czech beer halls and fewer crowds after summer.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~66°F (19°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$
- city
- culture
Where we'd stay: Four Seasons Hotel Prague. Riverside hotel with views of Charles Bridge and Prague Castle.
Explore Prague →Belgium
Why Oktoberfest
Brussels' Belgian Beer Weekend is usually held in early September on the Grand-Place.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~66°F (19°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$
- city
- culture
Where we'd stay: Hotel Amigo, a Rocco Forte Hotel. Steps from the Grand-Place.
Hotels in Brussels →- 10
Cologne
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Why Oktoberfest
Cologne's Kölsch beer halls in comfortable early-autumn weather.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~64°F (18°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$
- city
- culture
Where we'd stay: Excelsior Hotel Ernst. Grand hotel facing Cologne Cathedral.
Hotels in Cologne → Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Why Oktoberfest
Heidelberg's fall festival and castle illuminations in early September.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~66°F (19°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$
- culture
Where we'd stay: Europäischer Hof Heidelberg. Family-run grand hotel near the old town.
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12Lucerne
Lucerne, Switzerland
Why Oktoberfest
Lake Lucerne and the Alps in early autumn, with beer gardens still open.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~63°F (17°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$$
- city
- culture
Where we'd stay: Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern. Lakefront grand hotel since 1845.
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Brixen, South Tyrol, Italy
Why Oktoberfest
South Tyrol's harvest season and Törggelen tradition begin in the fall.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~63°F (17°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$$
- adventure
- nature
Where we'd stay: Forestis. Wellness retreat in the forest above Brixen with Dolomites views.
Explore Dolomites →Ohio, United States
Why Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is one of the largest Oktoberfest celebrations in the US.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~79°F (26°C); warm
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
- city
Where we'd stay: The Cincinnatian Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. 1882 Second Empire landmark downtown.
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15Denver
Colorado, United States
Why Oktoberfest
The Denver Oktoberfest, usually held in September.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~77°F (25°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
- city
Where we'd stay: Four Seasons Hotel Denver. Downtown hotel near the performing arts complex.
Explore Denver →Washington, United States
Why Oktoberfest
Leavenworth's Bavarian-style village hosts beer festivals and Alpine-themed fall events.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~68°F (20°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- nature
- romance
Where we'd stay: Posthotel Leavenworth. Adults-only Alpine wellness hotel on the Wenatchee River.
Hotels in Washington →- 17
Vail
Colorado, United States
Why Oktoberfest
Vail's Oktoberfest, usually in early September, with aspens starting to turn.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~66°F (19°C); crisp
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$$
- ski
- family
Where we'd stay: Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail. Vail Village resort with ski concierge and a heated outdoor pool.
Hotels in Vail → Avon, Colorado, United States
Why Oktoberfest
Beaver Creek's Oktoberfest and peak aspen color later in the month.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~68°F (20°C); crisp
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$
- nature
- family
Where we'd stay: Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa, Vail Valley. A five-star stay in Beaver Creek, a strong base for Beaver Creek.
Hotels in Colorado →Newberg, Oregon, United States
Why Oktoberfest
Mount Angel Oktoberfest, one of the largest in the Northwest, is a short drive away in mid-September.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~78°F (26°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
- culture
- romance
Where we'd stay: The Allison Inn & Spa. Wine country inn surrounded by vineyards.
Hotels in Oregon →Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Why Oktoberfest
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, held around Canadian Thanksgiving in October, is billed as North America's largest Bavarian festival.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~59°F (15°C); crisp
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- culture
Where we'd stay: Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa. Relais & Châteaux country house near Kitchener-Waterloo.
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