The Octoberfest events in Scandinavia are very popular, and not only among local beer lovers! A Scandinavian Octoberfest is a great way to celebrate the annual beer event in the dwindling mild weather in September and October.
Let's find out where these German-style Octoberfests in Scandinavia take place. You'll be surprised how popular they are here...
Despite the name "Oktoberfest", most Oktoberfest events start in September. The Oktoberfests in Norway are no exception, and there are several Norwegian locations for the annual "beer mania": Oslo, Årnes, Kongsvinger, Eidsvold, and Strømmen all hold their own local Scandinavian Oktoberfest. Here are the upcoming dates for each city: Octoberfest.no
The last two weekends in September are when Oktoberfest-Fans visit Stockholm, Sweden. Officially named the Beer & Whisky Festival (but known as the Stockholm Oktoberfest), this Oktoberfest-event can definitely hold its own amongst the international Oktoberfests! Takes place in the Congress Center in Stockholm. Stockholmbeer.se
Oh my, do the Icelanders know how to celebrate a beer festival! The Oktoberfest in Reykjavik, Iceland, has become a huge annual event with popular artists, German big band and folk music, and lots of beer and food. The Icelandic Oktoberfest usually takes place on the first weekend of October in the center of Reykjavik.
A different kind of Oktoberfest, the Copenhagen Beer Days (Københavnske Øldage) are Denmark's biggest beer festival. Unfortunately, this annual event is the only one that takes place in spring. The Copenhagen Beer Days are renowned to have more different beers available for tasting than any other beer festival. But, you'll have to wait until May to try them.
And if you're looking for more festivals and events, take a look at all the other annual events in Scandinavia or check out Scandinavia in October!
