SPRINGFEST 2025: world’s best BEERS At Munich’s other beer fest

Known as Frühlingsfest in the local language, Springfest is the often overlooked alternative to Oktoberfest, taking place in April and May instead of September and October. Not to be outdone by its notorious older sibling, Springfest delivers the same big, strong German beers, delicious food, fairground rides and attractions, and beer halls packed with boozed-up crowds of revellers partying to the tune of oompah bands – just on a slightly smaller scale (and less touristy too). Stoke Travel’s all-inclusive Springfest packages include: A stay in pre-erected twin-share tents with sleeping mats and sleeping bags, a tasty chef-prepared bottomless brunch breakfast each morning with unlimited mimosas, awesome Stoke Travel campsite parties, guides to direct you to the beer halls, and an international crowd of like-minded beer lovers!

If you can’t be here for Oktoberfest, this is the next best thing

The crowds aren’t quite as big as they are for Oktoberfest, but that doesn’t mean that Springfest is any less fun – if anything, you’ll spend less time waiting for beer. Springfest attracts 100s of thousands of beer-loving partiers, and with most of them from Munich and elsewhere in Germany, the local crowd gives the festival a more authentic feel than Oktoberfest. The locals will be very happy to party with you, plus as the party is in Spring you can expect warmer weather, perfect for more outside, beer-garden style drinking that Springfest is focused on. Sitting in the sun enjoying the world’s best beer with your new German friends? Das ist gut!

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In addition to the delicious and pure German beer, Springfest also features the world’s best beer-drinking food, carnival rides to test your stomach, and some features unique to the party – like the huge flea market, where the beer will help you make some impulse buys, and fireworks displays of an evening.

Find out more about the Stoke Travel Springfest and Oktoberfest experience.

FRÜHLINGSFEST 2025 WITH STOKE TRAVEL

The Germans call Springfest Frühlingsfest, and we call our campsite Stoketoberfest, the second-best party in Munich. Stoketoberfest is Stoke Travel’s campsite and party, a festival within a festival located in Munich city and many travellers’ favourite part of the event. In addition to being where you sleep, eat and get ready for the beer halls, Stoketoberfest is a wild party, a stage show featuring DJs, an open bar, a place to buy your traditional dirndls and lederhosen, where drinking games are happening during every waking hour and the dancefloor never seems to stop, packed with like-minded travellers from all over the world. Our packages are all-inclusive, so your tent, sleeping mats and sleeping bags are all pre-prepared for your arrival, and our chefs will cook you a hearty breakfast every morning as a part of our bottomless brunch including unlimited mimosas, so your stomach is lined. Our check-in reception and onsite security both operate 24 hours a day, and our Stoke Travel crew will always be around to show you the party, both at our campsite and in the beer halls. To top it off, our open and unlimited bar serves up German beer and Spanish sangria – as much as you want for only €15 a day.

SPRINGFEST ACCOMMODATION: Munich’s funnest campsite

Your accommodation at Springfest is ready upon your arrival. At this festival, we’re camping in the Munich metropolitan area, only a short public transport ride from the festival itself (so bring your coins). At our Springfest campsite, you can choose from twin-share or solo tents – with sleeping mats and sleeping bags included. If you’re after something a little more luxurious, you can also book your own private teepee that can sleep groups of up to eight, or our new comfort plus option, all still conveniently located in the Stoke Travel party campsite.