If your idea of heaven includes an inexhaustible supply of beer and wurst, think Oktoberfest. And if you’re thinking about Oktoberfest and haven’t made arrangements yet, get with it—the popular centers sell early. Ground zero remains in Munich, but dozens of U.S. and Canadian cities claim to offer Oktoberfest—some a citywide big deal, some a minor weekend at a single restaurant or bar. Here’s an overview of the Oktoberfest season for 2023.
Munich is still the true, real deal, with official dates this year Sept. 16 to Oct. 3. Currently, I see mid-September round-trip fares from the East Coast to Munich at $1,064 and up nonstop, $805 with a stop; comparable fares from San Francisco are $761 and $1,159.
