The Ultimate Oktoberfest Survival Guide for First-Time Visitors to Germany 🥨🇩🇪

I know what you're thinking... publishing content about Oktoberfest in May?! Am I crazy? Hear me out… It’s NEVER too early to start prepping for Oktoberfest - especially if you’re coming from abroad! Bookings and reservations start as early as January/February, so now is the perfect time to start prepping for your trip to Oktoberfest.

But first…

There are a few things you should prepare yourself for first! Let's get into the details. Here are my top tips for surviving Oktoberfest as a first-time visitor.

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These are the pieces I’m wearing in the video:

✶Jamei-DIRNDL FIONA IN BEIGE
✶Jamei-DIRNDL MILA IN BRAUN
✶Jamei-BLOUSE ELINA
✶Jamei-BLOUSE NELE

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MY TIPS FOR LIVING IN GERMANY ✅

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01:48 - The story behind Oktoberfest
03:01 - Tip #1
04:04 - Tip #2
05:25 - Sponsor | Jamei
07:23 - Tip #3
08:07 - Tip #4
08:59 - Tip #5
09:39 - Alternatives to Oktoberfest

[jameidirndl]

So schön❤❤❤Thank you for sharing Ja, Mei!

[Kiwi_Bayer]

As a New Zealander living in Bayern whos been to Wiesen, Frühlingsfest and Herbstfest in Rosenheim, I must say never again Oktoberfest. Its just for tourists now, whereas its much more fun and authentic at other smaller cities or towns.

[Kivas_Fajo]

Most important thing forgotten here.
Every tourist holds the Masskrug wrong.
Every tourist eats Weisswurst wrong.
Every tourist eating Käsespätzle leaves the green salad that comes along behind, but it is to be eaten together.

[dlourenzoni]

In my first oktober last year, my friends wanted to back home early (that was very good because we lived 4 hours by train) but I was very drunk and I stayed there ALONE, and it was one of the most crazy days in my life, I met a lot of people, I spend a lot of money too hahaha and in the end of the night I went to a hotel because was heaving a after party there.
This year I am living in Crailsheim, so I you go here, Stuttgart and one day again in Munich, and I will buy my Dirndl 😍🥰

[bas]

Jamei Is actually Ja, Mei! :D
btw. the bow is tied at the front...unless you are a widow or waitress...
Front right bound: Married, engaged or in relationship
Front left bound: Single
Front centre bound: Children

[Miristzuheiss]

You must sing with this dirndls. All of Sound of Music. 😅😂
Best Merch

[andreea.andreea]

Haven't gone to Oktoberfest, yet. Luckily I'm watching your video and listening your tipps first 😊 Love how you insert bits of history insights in the video. Thank you for the infos! Keep 'em comming 🤗

[CatherineLau-hc]

Thank you, Jenna, for those girls who don’t want to reveal their true emotional attributes and find a way to keep it a secret! lol😆😘

[Miristzuheiss]

Help, why today the Oktober Fest? Its Japan Day and i made super pics of the Submarine U 17 on river Rhine. I wish you have a super sunny weekend with you family, all the best from Benrath🥰

[papillon]

Wenn die Organisatoren vom Oktoberfest einen Werbeträger für den englischsprachigen Raum brauchen, sie sollten einfach Dich nehmen. Mit deiner positiven Energie kannst du vielen depressiven Menschen wieder das Licht am Ende des Tunnels zeigen. Behalt Dir das ja!👍

[taurus]

I want to clear up a big misunderstanding here. Many believe that you are not allowed to go to the Oktoberfest or to a beer tent without Lederhosen and Dirdl. If you cannot or do not want to afford high-quality lederhosen or dirndls, it is better to go to the Oktoberfest with normal clothes.
Please do not buy any 25€ outfits that imitate lederhosen or dirndls that are available in Munich at this time. That's wasted money. Also, these imitations are an insult to humanity.
If you decide to dress in good traditional clothing, please don't forget to wear appropriate shoes. Ballet flats and sneakers are an absolute no-go for dirndls and lederhosen. Black or brown Mary Janes or Derby shoes, on the other hand, are absolutely appropriate.
A Munich resident tells you that.

[arnodobler]

Jenna you are so "fesch" im Dirndl ❤😉

[smxqobd]

8:00 Did you know that beer is actually a kind of tea? Like ice tea only not so cold.

[klaushohmann]

Saufen als kulturelles Highlight des Jahres? Keine gute Werbung für Deutschland! Was die Bayern da veranstalten grenzt für mich schon fast an Rufschädigung. Nichts gegen Franken, aber die Ober und Niederbayern könnten meiner Meinung nach gerne an Österreich abgetreten werden. 😂😉

[mattesrocket]

the excessive drinking and puke everywhere at Oktoberfest is just 100% disgusting. Luckily there is also a nice side beside this drinking stuff there.

[thomasstehmann]

Die Schleife der Schürze ist bei Dir falsch gebunden….😊

[Wachtel-Haltung]

Du hast doch in Düsseldorf die längste Theke der Welt, die Rheinkirmes, den Japantag, Rosenmontag. Mehr Party geht nicht. Du brauchst kein Oktoberfest 🙂