🍺 Prost! Oktoberfest 2025

OKTOBERFEST TRAIN

Bavarian-Style Celebration in the Colorado Rockies

Craft beer tastings, Bavarian pretzels, live polka music, and stunning fall mountain views β€” all aboard a vintage train!

🍺 Prost! Celebrate Oktoberfest on the Rails

You don't need to travel to Munich to enjoy authentic Oktoberfest! Our annual Oktoberfest Train brings the spirit of Bavaria to the San Luis Valley. Climb aboard for an afternoon of craft beer tastings, delicious German-inspired snacks, live music, and spectacular mountain views as the aspen trees begin their golden transformation.

Whether you're a beer connoisseur or just looking for a unique fall celebration, this event promises GemΓΌtlichkeit β€” that warm, friendly, good-spirited feeling that makes Oktoberfest famous around the world.

⏰ Duration: 4 Hours
πŸ“… Dates: Sept 19-20 & 26-27, 2025
πŸš‚ Departure: 1:00 PM from Alamosa
🎟️ Includes: 4 beer tastings + Bavarian snacks

πŸŽ‰ What's Included

  • Four craft beer tastings featuring Colorado breweries
  • Fresh-baked Bavarian pretzel with beer cheese
  • Commemorative Oktoberfest beer stein (upgrade available)
  • Live polka and German folk music
  • Festive Oktoberfest decorations throughout the train
  • Access to outdoor observation platform with mountain views
  • Best fall foliage views of the season

🍻 Oktoberfest Beer Tastings

Featuring Colorado's finest craft breweries

Flight 1 β€” MΓ€rzen / Festbier

Left Hand Brewing β€” Oktoberfest MΓ€rzen
Longmont, CO | Traditional German-style lager
Toasty malt, clean finish

Flight 2 β€” Hefeweizen

Upslope Brewing β€” Hefeweizen
Boulder, CO | Unfiltered wheat beer
Notes of banana & clove

Flight 3 β€” Dunkel / Dark Lager

C Squared Ciders β€” Dunkel Lager
Denver, CO | Rich dark lager
Caramel, toffee, smooth

Flight 4 β€” Pumpkin Ale (Seasonal)

San Luis Valley Brewing β€” Pumpkin Spice Ale
Alamosa, CO | Local seasonal favorite
Cinnamon, nutmeg, clove

* Beer selections subject to change based on brewery availability. Non-alcoholic options available.

πŸ₯¨ Bavarian Snacks & Bites

πŸ₯¨ Giant Bavarian Pretzel
Served with house-made beer cheese
🌭 Bratwurst Sliders
With caramelized onions & spicy mustard
πŸ§€ Obatzda
Bavarian cheese spread with pretzel bites
🍰 Apple Strudel Bites
Traditional dessert with vanilla sauce

πŸ“… Oktoberfest Itinerary

12:30 PM
Check-in at Alamosa Depot β€” welcome beer toast
1:00 PM
Train departs β€” first beer flight served
1:45 PM
Polka band begins playing in lounge car
2:30 PM
Second beer flight + Bavarian pretzels
3:15 PM
Scenic stretch through Huerfano Valley
3:45 PM
Third beer flight + bratwurst sliders
4:30 PM
Dessert beer flight (pumpkin ale) + strudel
5:00 PM
Best man/maid parade & toast
5:30 PM
Arrive back at Alamosa Depot

* Schedule subject to adjustment. Oktoberfest games and contests held throughout the journey!

πŸͺ— Entertainment & Oktoberfest Games

  • Live Polka Band β€” Traditional German oompah music throughout the journey
  • Stein Holding Competition β€” Test your strength and win prizes
  • Best Lederhosen & Dirndl Contest β€” Come dressed for the occasion!
  • Bavarian Trivia β€” Test your Oktoberfest knowledge
  • Group Photo Op β€” Commemorative group photo at the summit
πŸ‘— Lederhosen & Dirndl welcome β€” not required, but highly encouraged!
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"What an absolute blast! The Oktoberfest train was the highlight of our Colorado trip. Great beer selection, the polka band got everyone dancing, and the mountain views were breathtaking. Prost!"

– Mike & Jessica, Springs, CO
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"We've done this three years in a row and it keeps getting better. The pumpkin ale from the local Alamosa brewery was incredible. Staff is always so much fun. Can't wait for next year!"

– Oktoberfest Crew, TripAdvisor

πŸ“Έ Experience the Oktoberfest Train

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🎌 Fun Oktoberfest Facts

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6.7 Million
Liters of beer served at Munich Oktoberfest
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8.5 Million
Pretzels consumed annually
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1810
Year the first Oktoberfest began
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6 Million
Annual visitors to Munich

🍻 Prost! Don't Miss the Party

The Oktoberfest Train sells out every year β€” secure your seats today!

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Questions? Call us at (877) 726-7245