Oktoberfest

Events Oktoberfest

Think Germany, think Oktoberfest: with gigantic beers, brass bands and lederhosen. Hamburg, too, has its offshoot of this Bavarian event.

Oktoberfest in Hamburg on the roof of Karstadt

Oktoberfest ─ Visit Hamburg's Oktoberfest Parties

Some might think that the world-famous Oktoberfest is as German as it gets. Brass bands, large beer steins, dirndl dresses and the ever-present Lederhosen come to mind. In reality, it is mostly Bavaria — Germany's largest and southernmost federal state — that has shaped this image of Germany. It's in the Bavarian capital, Munich, where the world-famous Oktoberfest is celebrated annually. Hamburg, however, has a few Oktoberfest events to offer as well, despite being located some 800 kilometres north of Munich.

Oktoberfest in Hamburg

Geographically, the two cities couldn't be farther away from each other — all the more reason to bring the Oktoberfest to the Elbe river. Hamburg, which has its own gigantic public festival in the DOM funfair, suddenly trades in the roasted almonds and candy apples for Weisswurst (Bavarian veal sausages), pretzels and, of course, beer. The Mass (large drafted beer served in a glass or earthenware mug) plays an integral part in the festivities. In this light, minor inconsistencies, like September being the month when Oktoberfest is celebrated, shouldn’t be questioned too rigidly.

See the table below for examples of Oktoberfest-themed events that usually occur in September and October.

Note: All schedules are subject to change and any corona regulations at the time of events apply.

Wandsbeker Wiesn

2023 TBA

Sun - Wed:
11 a.m. 
- 10 p.m.
Thu - Sat:
11 a.m. 
-
midnight

marquees, music, 

traditional beer tapping

Hofbräuhaus restaurants

2023 TBA

Fri, Sat: 
12 a.m.
- 12 p.m.
Sun -
Thu: 
12 a.m.
- 12 p.m.

Bavaria-based, three locations in Hamburg

Bergedorfer Oktoberfest

2023 TBA

Fri from 5
p.m.
Sat from 2
p.m.
Sun 12
p.m.

Hamburg’s largest Oktoberfest

Hamburger Oktoberfest
in der Fischauktionshalle

2023 TBA

6 p.m. -
1 a.m.

Bavaria-themed parties at the famous Fish Market

Ahrensburger Oktoberfest 2023 TBAFri, Sat,
Mon:
12 a.m. -
midnight
Sun:
12 a.m.
- 8 p.m.
Tue:
11 a.m.
- 6 p.m.
Live music and Bavarian specialties 
Schenefelder Oktoberfest2023 TBASat:
10 a.m.
-
midnight
Beers and Pretzels in front of Schenefeld's city hall.  

Oktoberfest

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