Hey im just about to get outa the USMC after 5 years and 3 deployments and my and my good friend are planning a trip to Germany for Oktoberfest.

Munich or Berlin? whats the best party

I was looking at Munich because its alot closer to some of the other countries we wanted to visit while we were there.

Let me know if anyone has any crazy spots in europe that i need to check out.....

thanks

Ich mochte tanzen..ich mochte tanzen...well if you're looking for the traditional oomph German beer festival -the huge beer hall and bright maidens loaded with litre jars sweetly serving you then Munich has no subsitute. The traditional Oktoberfest belongs to Munich -though Cologne also fairs well but its Carnival is in February. Brelin's zanny shoulder swigin' fesy is the Love Parade which is a mid-summer thing -dunno if its going ahead this year due to financial irregularitira.. but there's always a party going on around Prenzlauer Berg if not where you can chill to the latest Deutsche Hitmix.

Yes there is also an Oktoberfest in Cologne. Starts the end of Sept -27th I think, for 4 days.

I just got back from my first Contiki tour we were in Munich and I must say, that is where the party is! I know that for Oktoberfest it is INSANE. They do a couple of Oktoberfest Tours 6 or 7 days in Munich Oktoberfest Tour The party was great even in July, so I imagine it is only better in Oktober! The tour also includes the Bavarian Parade, a visit to Dachau, accomadations and most meals! Definately check out Prague if at all possible, the place is BEAUTIFUL, and I don't know that it is too far from Munich.