Munich
munich, germany
spring's very own oktoberfest
The land of hearty, carb-heavy cuisine, frothy beer steins, and lederhosen, Munich is Bavaria’s most festive metropolis. Known for feeling like a village with all the amenities of a big city, Munich is a prime destination to wrap up your fabulous semester abroad.
You can’t leave Europe without getting a taste of German culture, and Springfest is the perfect opportunity. Oktoberfest’s little sister with all the same beer, vibrant halls, and fun fairgrounds, Springfest has everything Oktoberfest does without the throngs of tourists so you don’t have to miss out on all the excitement of Germany’s biggest festival.
Get dressed up in your adorable traditional dress or striking lederhosen and head to the festival grounds with crowds of lively locals to claim a table for your friends at your favorite beer hall. Sing along to the oompah bands, eat salty soft pretzels, revel in the cheerful atmosphere, and cheers a stein of Bavarian ale to your unforgettable semester abroad.
Date: Apr. 21 – 23 2023
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A real beerfest for your bucket list
These are the times of our lives – let’s make them matter
Friday
welcome to the beer halls!
For our travelers getting in on Thursday, we’ve set up a trip to one of Munich’s coolest cocktail bars. On Friday, you’ll be able to hit up Springfest’s beer halls and fairground attractions, everything’s in the same location as Oktoberfest and just as fun. Friday night there’ll be a campsite party with unlimited golden Bavarian beer, and we’ll have an exclusive sesh with a DJ at one of Munich’s best clubs.
Saturday
prost!
All day you’ll indulge in Bavarian culture with steins of delicious beer, festive halls, lots of soft pretzels and hearty German food, more beer, and of course lederhosen. If you need a break from the Springfest action, check out the beautiful city center Marienplatz or explore Munich’s historic cobbled streets. Head back to the campsite in the evening for a wild party with hundreds of your new friends and toast to an incredible semester abroad.
Sunday
one last hoorah!
Most travelers will be heading home on Sunday. If that’s your plan, refuel with delicious breakfast before you go. If you’re sticking around with us, check out the sights you missed while you were enjoying Springfest, like St. Peter’s Church or the view from the town hall clock tower. In the afternoon we’ll all head to a traditional beer garden for one final sesh together for the semester.
The Abroad Connection makes the most of your semester by visiting the cities and destinations you’ve been dreaming about.
JAN – APR 2023
Our parents
“what better opportunity for our kids to experience new cultures, work in different environments, and gain a new appreciation for the world"
Father, University of Oregon
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