ESN Netherlands Oktoberfest Trip
The beer festival exclusively for ESN and Erasmus students
What is Oktoberfest?
Oktoberfest is probably the most famous event in the world. What started off as a wedding celebration in 1810, has become the biggest Volkfest in the world.
Every year more than six million people flock to Munich to enjoy the Bavarian lifestyle, culture, and especially beer – all dressed up in traditional Lederhosen and Dirndls. The dates can be quite confusing, as most of it takes place somewhere in September. The 21-day festival traditionally ends the first weekend of October, so the first 2 weeks are all in September.
We have been organizing the Oktoberfest trip now for +10 years, so you know Yes-Trips knows exactly how to celebrate the biggest and original beer fest.
Departure date: Friday evening (arrival early saturday morning)
Return date: Sunday evening (arrival Monday morning)
What is included?
We will take care of your ultimate Oktoberfest experience, keeping it within your student budget.
Oktoberfest party
We will provide you with the whole Oktoberfest experience. We will pick you up by bus from various cities in Europe. At the festival our guides will show you around to make the most out of your trip.
Transport and accommodation
We have organized a touring car that will take you directly to Munich. Besides that, you will be staying at a The ESN Oktoberfest Campsite.
Tours and activities
Munich is one of the oldest cities in Europe and a great place to learn a little bit of history. With your Yes-Trips guides, you will get to see the best that this city has to offer.
The package
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The package -
As an international Erasmus student you want to make the most out of your experience, preferably by keeping things within your limited budget. Our packages do just that so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the atmosphere.
From various locations we will be traveling to Munich. This is what is included in this package for € 185:
A trained guide.
Transportation to Munich and back.
Transportation from the accommodation to the festival and back.
Campsite accommodation including mattress, tent, and sleeping bag at the ESN Oktoberfest camping
An ESN after-party at the campsite.
Breakfast included Sunday morning 🍳
The real Oktoberfest experience.
✔️ Weekend 1: 20th September - 23th September
ESN Leiden / ESN Maastricht
✔️ Weekend 2: 27th September - 30th September
ESN Twente / ESN Rotterdam
✔️ Weekend 3: 4th October - 7th October
ESN Amsterdam /ESN VU Amsterdam / ESN Tilburg
Full package:
The program
Your Oktoberfest experience is a once-in-a-lifetime, so we put together a program to maximize your experience and stay within your student budget. This is how the ESN Oktoberfest Trip with Yes-Trips looks like:
Friday
5PM-1AM: Your bus departs from various cities in the Netherlands to take you directly to Munich.
Saturday:
Early arrival in Munich
Getting your Oktoberfest outfits ready!
The whole Oktoberfest Experience
We get back to the campsite in the evening
Enjoy the after party!
Sunday
Get a delicious breakfast at our campsite
Departure back to the festival
In the late afternoon the bus takes you back to your departure location in order to be on time for class on Monday.
Arrivals on Monday
What can you expect?
Want to get an impression on what a trip with us looks like? Check out one of our after movies, made together with ESN Vu Amsterdam, ESN Amsterdam and ESN Maastricht!
FAQs
Does the trip include tickets to the Oktoberfest festival?
Yes! Our guides will show you in the morning how to get into the festival. Only 30 percent of the tables are reserved so they will show you to right areas to get a table.
Do I need a table?
Yes. Without a table you won’t be able to order a drink or a meal in the tents. However you don’t need it. Only 30 percent of the tables are reserved and we arrive early enough to get one.
When does Oktoberfest 2023 take place?
This year Oktoberfest will take place from the 16th of September till the 3rd of October.
Is Oktoberfest expensive?
Depending on where you come from it can be a little bit more expensive than what you are used to. A liter of specially made beer costs around 12 to 13 euro depending on the tent you visit, and a meal costs around 10 to 15 euro.
Can I cancel my ticket?
Unfortunately once you bought a ticket you can’t cancel your ticket, however it is possible to transfer your ticket to someone else.
Still have a question? Send us a message!
Such a great way to do Oktoberfest. We had a blast and we didn't have to think about anything other than what tent we were going to drink in and what ride we wanted to go on. The staff was so much fun and truly got us excited for what was to come of the weekend!
— Nicolo (Italy)