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Map of the Oktoberfest. The Oktoberfest takes place on the Theresienwiese (the big field on the lower left) near Munich City Centre. It is perfectly walkable from the Central Railway station or 'Hauptbahnhof' and the closest U-Bahn station to it Oktoberfest entrance is Theresienwiese. Be aware the U-Bahn gets very very busy during prime times. Finding it on foot is easy as you'll be able to follow the masses of people walking there.
The Origin of the Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest began on October 12, 1810 with the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig, who later became King Ludwig I. His marriage to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen was celebrated in Bavaria.n October 17, five days after the marriage, a large fest was held in front of the Sendlinger Tor, one of the gates leading to Munich. Included in the festivities were horse races that became an Oktoberfest custom lasting until 1938.