Culture & festival · Germany
Oktoberfest 2027
Sixteen days of Bavarian beer tents, rides and parades on Munich's Theresienwiese.
273 days left to apply
Sixteen days of Bavarian beer tents, rides and parades on Munich's Theresienwiese.
273 days left to apply
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Oktoberfest is the world's largest folk festival. Entry to the festival grounds is free; seats in the big tents are reserved directly with each tent, often many months in advance.
Munich hotel prices rise sharply during the festival, so lock in a cancellable booking early and use it in your visa application.
Apply for a Schengen tourist visa through Germany. September is one of the busiest months for German appointments in the UAE, so apply at least 60 days before.
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