A solid set of Bavarian attire won’t change how the beer tastes, but it will absolutely enhance the authenticity of your Oktoberfest experience. While wearing lederhosen or a dirndl is not required, most festivalgoers will be dressed in traditional clothing. Having your own outfit will help you blend in with the crowd and avoid standing out as a tourist.
Many of our clients arrive in the morning and look for ways to fill the time before hotel check-in. Picking up your Bavarian outfit is the perfect way to pass the time while taking care of an essential part of the experience.
We strongly recommend trying everything on before buying. European sizing can be inconsistent, and lederhosen are famously unforgiving—especially after a few Oktoberfest brews!
If you prefer to shop once in Munich, options abound—literally on every street corner near the Oktoberfest grounds, just steps from your hotel. Many vendors are cash-only, and you can expect to spend around €150-175 per person. For a wider selection and higher-end options, several specialty shops and a large department store in Munich’s Old Town also carry traditional attire. There will also be a plethora of pop up shops around the Hauptbahnhof (Think Spirit Halloween types of storefronts). As these are confirmed, we will update options.
Want your outfit in hand before you hop on a plane?
If you’d like to be prepared before arriving in Munich, we’ve partnered with a U.S.–based company that offers high-quality products and free returns. There’s still time to order the perfect outfit through Bavaria Trachten (Link HERE). Use the code “bucketlist” for 10% off.
Oktoberfest Centric Stores
Dirndl-Truhe
Address: Lindwurmstraße 15
Leder Fischer
Address: Neuhauserstraße 47
Angermaier
Address: Rosenthal 10
Trachten Rausch
Address: Ruppertstraße 32
Fundgruber
Address: Klenzestraße 58,
Daller Tracht
Address: Schleißheimer Str. 6 - 10
Top of the Line
Frederic Meisner
Address: Rumfordstraße 37
LODENFREY
Address: Maffeistraße 7
CocoVero
Address: Schäfflerstraße 3
Department Stores
Galeria Kaufhof
Address: Kaufingerstraße 1-5
Hirmer
Address: Kaufingerstraße 28
C + A
Address: Kaufingerstraße 13
Local Rentals
If you are looking to save a few dollars or, to be honest, some luggage space, there are a few outlets where items can be rented. You can expect to pay around the same about as purchasing a cheap set of lederhosen.
Please note that we will not be able to assist with returning a kit at the end of a trip.
Bavarian Outfitters
Website: https://bavarian-outfitters.de/en/
Lederhosenverleih
Website: https://lederhosenverleih.de/en#
