Getting Ready for Oktoberfest 2012

If you are visiting Munich these days, department stores all over the city will be filled with Dirndl and Lederhosen, the traditional Bavarian outfits you'll wear to visit Munich's Oktoberfest. The city is getting ready for the largest beer festival in the world, which will take place September 22-October 7, 2012 in the Bavarian capital. Wearing a real "Trachten" (traditional Bavarian costume) is a fun way to be part of the Oktoberfest festivities, and the Munich is the place to go shopping for your outfit.

If you want to celebrate Oktoberfest in style, check out this selection of recommended Munich shops to find your perfect Bavarian outfit, whether you are looking for a short vintage Dirndl or a richly embroidered custom-made dress.

• The Best Munich Shops to Find a Dirndl
• Munich City Guide
• Oktoberfest Events and Highlights