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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Airline to launch new ‘beer festival' flights from the UK next month
Plus, five German beer halls to visit in the UK HOP ONBOARD Airline to launch new 'beer festival' flights from the UK next month OKTOBERFEST lovers will be happy to hear that a major airline is launching flights from the UK to the beer festival next month. Lufthansa is launching flights between London Stansted to Munich for Oktoberfest. Advertisement 3 Lufthansa is launching flights to Munich next month for Oktoberfest Credit: Getty 3 The popular beer festival attracts over seven million visitors each year Credit: Alamy Win one of 8 incredible holidays to the Caribbean, Mexico and Greece by voting in The Sun's Travel Awards - enter to win here The airline will run 14 return flights to the Bavarian city between September 19 and October 5 for the largest beer festival in the world. Each flight will depart from London Stansted at 7:50pm and arrive in Munich at around 10:30pm local time. Oktoberfest will officially kick off in the European city on September 20 and will then run until October 5 at Theresienwiese Park. Advertisement Simon Gorrighan, London Stansted's aviation director, said: "We are delighted to welcome Lufthansa back to London Stansted to once again offer people from across our region an easy and convenient way to experience the world-famous Oktoberfest in Munich. "Oktoberfest dates back to 1810 and is considered the largest beer festival in the world with over six million visitors each year so we know flights will be in high demand." The beer festival has attracted tourists for decades and become a major annual event in Europe. Around seven million people visit the drinks festival each year, with around 85 per cent of that number being German attendees. Advertisement Most visitors will also dress up in traditional Bavarian clothes - lederhosen for guys and dirndls for girls. Outside the beer tents, the entire festival has a carnival vibe with games, rides and even haunted houses. Explore Oktoberfest Then inside the tents is where you will find the traditional Oktoberfest staples, including food stalls, music and of course, large steins of beer. All the tents at the festival are free to enter, with beer typically costing around €12 (£10.40). Advertisement And there are so many tents to explore, such as Marstall which can host over 3,400 people. Alternatively, you can head to Armbrustschützen-Festhalle which even features a crossbow competition that has been running since 1895. Food varies in price, with meals costing between €10 (£8.67) and €20 (£17.34) on average. But if you do want a traditional sausage or bratwurst, you can grab one for around €6 (£5.20). Advertisement If you are unable to head to Germany, there are often several events that run in the UK as well. Five German beer halls to visit in the UK THERE are plenty of beer halls to visit in the UK, with pubs serving traditional German grub dotted across the country. Stein's, Richmond & Kingston These beer gardens in London serve authentic German dishes and a variety of German beers, making them perfect spots for an Oktoberfest celebration. The Bierkeller, Manchester Located in The Printworks, this pub offers an extensive range of German beers, live Oompah bands and a festive atmosphere. Albert's Schloss, Manchester This Bavarian-themed bar and restaurant is known for its lively vibe, with live music, a wide selection of German beers, and traditional Bavarian food. The Bavarian Beerhouse, Bristol Similar to its London counterparts, this pub provides a great selection of German beers and traditional Bavarian fare, making it an ideal spot for Oktoberfest celebrations. The Bierkeller, Leeds Situated in the heart of the city, this venue offers a wide range of German beers, live entertainment, and a festive atmosphere that's perfect for Oktoberfest. A Sun reporter headed to Oktoberfest last year – here's how to avoid the tourist mistakes and drink better. Plus, Europe's best-value Oktoberfest hotspots – with £1.20 pints and affordable TUI holiday deals. 3 There will be 14 flights over the duration of the festival between London Stanstead and Munich Credit: Alamy
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Airline to launch new ‘beer festival' flights from the UK next month
Plus, five German beer halls to visit in the UK HOP ONBOARD Airline to launch new 'beer festival' flights from the UK next month Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OKTOBERFEST lovers will be happy to hear that a major airline is launching flights from the UK to the beer festival next month. Lufthansa is launching flights between London Stansted to Munich for Oktoberfest. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Lufthansa is launching flights to Munich next month for Oktoberfest Credit: Getty 3 The popular beer festival attracts over seven million visitors each year Credit: Alamy Win one of 8 incredible holidays to the Caribbean, Mexico and Greece by voting in The Sun's Travel Awards - enter to win here The airline will run 14 return flights to the Bavarian city between September 19 and October 5 for the largest beer festival in the world. Each flight will depart from London Stansted at 7:50pm and arrive in Munich at around 10:30pm local time. Oktoberfest will officially kick off in the European city on September 20 and will then run until October 5 at Theresienwiese Park. Simon Gorrighan, London Stansted's aviation director, said: "We are delighted to welcome Lufthansa back to London Stansted to once again offer people from across our region an easy and convenient way to experience the world-famous Oktoberfest in Munich. "Oktoberfest dates back to 1810 and is considered the largest beer festival in the world with over six million visitors each year so we know flights will be in high demand." The beer festival has attracted tourists for decades and become a major annual event in Europe. Around seven million people visit the drinks festival each year, with around 85 per cent of that number being German attendees. Most visitors will also dress up in traditional Bavarian clothes - lederhosen for guys and dirndls for girls. Outside the beer tents, the entire festival has a carnival vibe with games, rides and even haunted houses. Explore Oktoberfest Then inside the tents is where you will find the traditional Oktoberfest staples, including food stalls, music and of course, large steins of beer. All the tents at the festival are free to enter, with beer typically costing around €12 (£10.40). And there are so many tents to explore, such as Marstall which can host over 3,400 people. Alternatively, you can head to Armbrustschützen-Festhalle which even features a crossbow competition that has been running since 1895. Food varies in price, with meals costing between €10 (£8.67) and €20 (£17.34) on average. But if you do want a traditional sausage or bratwurst, you can grab one for around €6 (£5.20). If you are unable to head to Germany, there are often several events that run in the UK as well. Five German beer halls to visit in the UK THERE are plenty of beer halls to visit in the UK, with pubs serving traditional German grub dotted across the country. Stein's, Richmond & Kingston These beer gardens in London serve authentic German dishes and a variety of German beers, making them perfect spots for an Oktoberfest celebration. The Bierkeller, Manchester Located in The Printworks, this pub offers an extensive range of German beers, live Oompah bands and a festive atmosphere. Albert's Schloss, Manchester This Bavarian-themed bar and restaurant is known for its lively vibe, with live music, a wide selection of German beers, and traditional Bavarian food. The Bavarian Beerhouse, Bristol Similar to its London counterparts, this pub provides a great selection of German beers and traditional Bavarian fare, making it an ideal spot for Oktoberfest celebrations. The Bierkeller, Leeds Situated in the heart of the city, this venue offers a wide range of German beers, live entertainment, and a festive atmosphere that's perfect for Oktoberfest. A Sun reporter headed to Oktoberfest last year – here's how to avoid the tourist mistakes and drink better. Plus, Europe's best-value Oktoberfest hotspots – with £1.20 pints and affordable TUI holiday deals.
