The Oktoberfest Magic: How to "Skål" Your Way into New Friendships

That moment. You’re sitting on a wooden bench in a packed beer tent. The music’s playing, strangers are singing, and someone next to you, whom you've never met before, raises their stein and looks you in the eye. You raise yours. The steins clink. Everybody is all smiles. And suddenly, you're not strangers anymore.

This is Oktoberfest magic. And it's a true bucket-list moment for many globetrotters. There are probably very few events worldwide where you can connect with new friends as easily!

Step 1: Be Prepared – This Is The Drill!

The magic doesn't happen by accident. It happens because you show up, you're open, and you know how to… say “cheers”!

At Oktoberfest, you're not just toasting with Germans. You're toasting with the entire world. And if you want to make new friends you need to prep up. At least for that moment. Now here’s the drill: Grab a pint, stand in front of the mirror, and say the following variations out loud. You want to be fully prepared when the Oktoberfest mayhem begins.

Your international Oktoberfest cheat sheet:

🇩🇪🇦🇹 Prost! (German)
🇪🇸 ¡Salud! (Spanish)
🇫🇷 Santé! (French)
🇮🇹 Cin cin! (Italian)
🇸🇪 🇳🇴 🇩🇰 Skål! (Swedish, Norwegian & Danish)
🇭🇺 Egészségedre! (Hungarian)
🇨🇳 Gānbēi! (Mandarin Chinese)

When you're sitting next to a Spanish traveller and you raise your stein with a perfect "¡Salud!" – you're not just toasting. You're showing respect. You're connecting. You're creating that moment.

So what else is missing?

Step 2: The Perfect Oktoberfest Base Camp

Oktoberfest isn't just about the festival grounds. Our City Hostel Munich Werksviertel puts you in one of Munich's coolest neighbourhoods. You're close enough to get to the festival easily, but far enough away to also experience another side of Munich. Plus, our WomBAR is the perfect place to start your adventure before heading out – or to debrief with your crew after.

The Oktoberfest grounds at Theresienwiese are about a 30-minute subway ride away from City Hostel Werksviertel. During Oktoberfest, subway operating hours are extended, so you can easily get back to Werksviertel for your WomBAR debriefing. ;-)

Step 3: Book Smarter, Party Harder

We have an amazing limited weekday offer for you!

• Wombat's City Hostel Munich Werksviertel
• 4-bed private room at super special fixed rate
• Breakfast + Towels Included
• Dates: Sept 20-25 & Sept 27-Oct 2, 2026
• Code: WIESNLIMITED

So get your travel mates together and book now. Raise a stein later. Your Oktoberfest story starts here.

Be womly welcome!