The following FAQ's relate only to Spyglass Oktoberfest Packages:
Can we purchase additional Oktoberfest Tent Reservations?
Additional reservations are subject to availability and are offered to existing customers first. One reservation is included with each 3 or 4-night package, 2 reservations are included with each 7-night package.
Do you provide airport transfers?
Transfers from Munich’s Franz-Josef-Strauss Airport (MUC) are available at an additional charge. You may pre-pay for your preferred method of transport by clicking the appropriate box on the booking form. For more information, please see the Booking Details page.
Does the package price include airfare?
No. Because Spyglass travelers arrive in Munich from all over the world, airfare is not included in our package prices. We will be happy to help you with booking your airfare by using an online consortium such as Orbitz. Airfare is non-refundable and 100% of the ticket price will be due at time of booking.
Is Oktoberfest within walking distance of the hotel?
Yes, the Oktoberfest grounds are an easy 10 minute walk through a residential neighborhood. Depending on your pace and the amount of beer you have consumed, it may take longer.
Will we be bused around Munich?
No. The hotel is perfectly situated within walking distance of many attractions, and 250 meters from a main transportation hub where you’ll find trams and metros - the best way to get around the city. Our packages include a transit pass for the duration of your stay, and you will be shown how to utilize the city’s efficient transportation system to your advantage.
Do we have to stay with our group?
No. Oktoberfest is an event, not a group tour. You are staying in the same hotel as other Spyglass guests, and you will be seated together for Oktoberfest Reservations, but you are not required to stay together for any reason.
Is the Walking Tour important or mandatory?
The Walking Tour on arrival day is very informative. You will be shown the easiest way to get to and from the Oktoberfest, how to use the metros and trams to maneuver around the city, and learn a few Oktoberfest insider tips. Although you should probably not skip it, the tour is totally optional.
What is the drinking age in Germany?
Drinking laws are different in Germany than in America. At 15, a person is allowed to drink beer with their parents, at 16 they are allowed to buy beer on their own, and at 18 they are allowed to buy liquor. We believe in participating in the cultural activities of the country we are visiting, therefore we will not discourage a teenager from joining in the festivities of Oktoberfest. If you do not wish for your teenager to have a beer, perhaps Oktoberfest is not the right festival for them.
Will my young child be allowed in the Oktoberfest?
Absolutely. Oktoberfest is much more than a beer-fest; it’s a fair for the people, complete with family-friendly rides and entertainment. There is even a family-fun-zone especially for the kids. Although the tents are dubbed ‘beer tents’, they serve amazing food and non-alcoholic beverages can be found throughout. Children are allowed inside the tents until 8:00pm, when the crowds tend to get rowdy.
Can the three of us share a room?
Unfortunately the hotel we prefer to use does not have triple rooms. To comply with fire codes, they only allow 2 adults per room, the only exception being a child under age 12.
Will someone carry my luggage for me?
No. You must be able to carry your own luggage at all times. The hotel does have an elevator, but you will need to get your bags into the room yourself. Depending on the type of transfer you choose, you may have to carry your luggage on and off trains, trams, or buses and walk along cobblestone streets and uneven sidewalks.
Where can I wash clothes?
We recommend a laundry called Wash & Coffee, which is about a 15 minute walk from the hotel or a quick ride on the tram. You can leave your laundry for the staff to wash, or stay to do the washing yourself and have a coffee and snack while you wait. Detergent is included.
Where can I eat a midnight snack?
The hotel lounge is open 24 hours offering snacks and beverages. If you feel like venturing out, there is a 24 hour bistro around the corner from the hotel, s’Wirtshaus am Sendlinger Tor, where the beer garden is always welcoming (weather permitting).
