We're glad you're here!
La Crosse is spectacularly beautiful and extra festive in the fall. We hope you love it here as much as we do!
Plan your visit
Tickets
Order dirndl or lederhosen, study your German songbook and get your tickets! The Fest will be here before you know it!
Where to stay
Hotels, motels, campgrounds and other accommodations fill up quickly for Oktoberfest. Our best advice is to book your rooms early, as many visitors book their visits a year in advance. So, if you’re thinking of making a trip out of visiting our Oktoberfest, below are resources to help you plan. Please remember to check our fest dates and BOOK EARLY!
We are proud to partner with the following lodging locations to provide complimentary shuttles to and from Oktoberfest in 2025!
Super 8
1625 Rose St, La Crosse, WI 54603
608-433-2453
Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Onalaska
2614 Midwest Drive, Onalaska, WI 54650
608-667-3030
Hampton Inn – Onalaska
308 Hampton Court, Onalaska, WI 54650
608-779-5000
Courtyard by Marriott
500 Front Street S, La Crosse, WI 54601
608-782-1000
Econo Lodge
1906 Rose St, La Crosse, WI 54603
608-781-0200
Country Inn & Suites
2110 Rose Street, La Crosse, WI 54603
608-394-3674
Parking
Downtown La Crosse has many places to park convenient to Oktoberfest. Each ramp has multiple pay stations or you can download the ParkMobile app and register in the correct zone.
SUNDAY ONLY: Free parking available at the Fest Grounds
Oktoberfest Shuttle
2025 Oktoberfest Shuttle Schedule
A complimentary shuttle is available with the following routes:
Route 1 – Thursday 9/25 9 pm-12 am
Oktoberfest Grounds | on the hour & 30 min. past the hour
UW-La Crosse Student Union | 10 min. & 40 min. past the hour
Viterbo Student Union | 20 min. & 50 min. past the hour
Route 2 – Thursday 9/25 5 pm-12 am
Oktoberfest Grounds | on the hour
Bridgeview Shopping Center (northside) | 15 min. past the hour
Shelby Mall | 35 min. past the hour
Courtyard by Marriott | 50 min. past the hour
Route 3 – Friday 9/26 5 pm-12 am & Saturday 9/27 2 pm-12 am
Oktoberfest Gounds | on the hour
Shelby Mall (formerly Shopko) parking lot | 15 min. past the hour
Veteran’s Park La Crescent | 35 min. past the hour
Courtyard by Marriott | 45 min. past the hour
Route 4 – Friday 9/26 5 pm-12 am & Saturday 9/27 2 pm-12 am
Oktoberfest Gounds | on the hour
Hampton Inn Onalaska | 20 min. past the hour
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Onalaska | 25 min. Past the hour
Smokey’s Bar & Grill | 40 min. past the hour
Route 5 – Friday 9/26 5 pm-12 am & Saturday 9/27 2 pm-12 am
Oktoberfest Grounds | on the hour & 30 min. past the hour
Econo Lodge | 10 min. & 40 min. past the hour
Country Inn & Suites | 15 min. & 45 min. past the hour
Bridgeview Shopping Center | 20 min. & 50 min. past the hour
Super 8 | 25 min. & 55 min. past the hour
Danke schön to our shuttle sponsors!
Courtyard by Marriott
Super 8
Econo Lodge
Country Inn & Suite
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Hampton Inn
Smokeys Bar & Grill
Explore La Crosse
La Crosse is a beautiful place to visit any time of the year, but it truly comes to life during Oktoberfest. For information about visiting La Crosse and the surrounding communities, visit Explore La Crosse. Find information on lodging, landmarks and areas of interest in the area by visiting the Explore La Crosse office in Riverside Park or online at explorelacrosse.com.
608-782-2366 or toll-free at 800-658-9424
