Autumn in Munich means Oktoberfest, and from 20th September to 5th October, 2025, the festival enriches the city with colourful celebrations. Experience the largest beer festival in the world both on the Theresienwiese and with us at The Charles Hotel.
You can also experience the Oktoberfest atmosphere with us: with a traditional tapping ceremony, beautiful Oktoberfest decorations, exclusive Oktoberfest specialities and the stylish traditional outfits.
As the summer comes to an end, the Bavarian capital is well worth visiting, especially during autumn. And just like in previous years, you can experience Oktoberfest with us.
Reside at our hotel during Oktoberfest and enjoy a wonderful night's sleep with the utmost level of comfort.
Traditional clothes, including a dirndl for the women and lederhosen for men, is a fun way to uphold the festival’s traditions.
The long standing Munich tradition of Oktoberfest began with the marriage of the Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen in 1810. In honour of the newlyweds, a horse race was held in a meadow outside of Munich, today's Theresienwiese.
Since then, the royal wedding has been celebrated in the same spot every year. Now aligned with Oktoberfest, the occasion is marked with beer tents, live music and fairground rides. Another great tradition, upheld since 1950, is the official tapping in the Schottenhamel festival hall with the famous words “O'zapft is”, announcing “It is tapped”.
Just remember, ladies, the positioning of the bow holds a special significance. Placed to the right hand side, it signifies that you are married, a bow on the left means you’re single, while a bow at the middle of your back is for widows and children.
Set within the verdant Lenbachgärten quarter and close to the historic Königsplatz, the effortlessly elegant Charles Hotel in Munich is where contemporary style meets traditional Bavarian hospitality.
Set within the verdant Lenbachgärten quarter and close to the historic Königsplatz, the effortlessly elegant Charles Hotel in Munich is where contemporary style meets traditional Bavarian hospitality.
Set within the verdant Lenbachgärten quarter and close to the historic Königsplatz, the effortlessly elegant Charles Hotel in Munich is where contemporary style meets traditional Bavarian hospitality.