German Village Oktoberfest (남해 독일마을 맥주축제)

The German Village Oktoberfest is Namhae's representative cultural tourism festival, held based on the exotic scenery of the German Village and the historical significance of the Korean expatriate movement to Germany. The German Village is a community where overseas Koreans settled after returning from Germany, where they worked as miners and nurses during the 1960s and 1970s; it preserves the history of the lives of these workers and the exchange between Korea and Germany. Inspired by Oktoberfest, Germany's iconic beer festival, the festival features a variety of German-style food, beer, music, parades, and hands-on experience programs. In particular, by linking the history of the Korean expatriate movement to Germany and the identity of the German Village with the festival's content, it promotes the region's historical and cultural value and is evolving into a global cultural tourism festival that can be enjoyed by both domestic and international tourists.

Introduction Information

Start date: 2026-10-09
End Date: 2026-10-11
Performance Time: 10:00-21:30
Venue: Area of German Village
Fee: Free
Organizer: Namhae-gun, German Village Oktoberfest Organization Committee
Organizer's Contact Information: +82-55-860-8603
Host Company: Namhae-gun
Host's Contact Information: +82-55-860-8603

Introduction: Held annually in October, German Village's Oktoberfest features exhibitions related to the history of the South Korean nurses and miners who went to work in Germany in the 1960s and 1970s. Those who moved back to Korea were instrumental in the establishment of the German Village in Namhae. Visitors can try German food and drinks such as sausage and beer, enjoy German cultural performances, or participate in beer-related games and competitions.