Oсtoberfest

Security at Oktoberfest 2026 to Be Upgraded to Modern Standards

Last year, the second Saturday of Oktoberfest turned into a dangerous crush for thousands of visitors. During the table-reservation changeover on the festival grounds, the crowd became so dense that organizers could

02.08.2026

Daniel Tat

In Munich, the Arrangement of the Oktoberfest Venue Begins: Which Routes Across the Festival Territory Remain Open

In the city of Munich, preparation has begun for the main international event of the autumn, which traditionally entails temporary changes in city logistics. From the end of June, a construction site will unfold on the Theresienwiese for the erection

25.06.2026

Daniel Tat

Munich announces contest for the best new Oktoberfest song

The world's premier beer festival has launched a large-scale search for its new musical symbol: the

Munich Municipality Launches Online Voting for 2026 Oktoberfest Poster

The tradition of selecting a visual symbol for the world's most famous folk festival continues. Since

Lost and Found Office Manages 4,500 Items Lost at Oktoberfest

Munich – It's a classic mishap that can happen to anyone: You go to the Wiesn

House Explodes, Oktoberfest Closed: The Facts About the Suspected Perpetrator in Munich

Munich – The Bavarian capital is in a state of emergency. On the morning of October

Oktoberfest Visitor from London Saves Woman from Isar Canal

An incident occurred on Saturday at the Mittlerer Isarkanal (Middle Isar Canal), where an elderly woman

Man Dies on Oktoberfest Grounds

Death at the Oktoberfest: As police have confirmed, a body was found on the Theresienwiese.

Visiting the Oktoberfest with Kids: The Best Tents and Deals for Families

The 2025 Oktoberfest isn't just a festival for adults; families with children can have a blast,

Over a Million People Visited the Oktoberfest in its First Days

Nearly a million people celebrated on the first weekend of the 190th Oktoberfest at the Theresienwiese.

How to avoid the crowds at Oktoberfest? On which days will visiting the festival be a joy?

Overcrowded festival tents, long lines at the rides: Our barometer reveals when the Wiesn 2025 will be particularly busy – and when a relaxed visit is possible.

20.09.2025

Culture·Entertainment·Events·Lifehack·Munich

Fatal Incident Overshadows Oktoberfest Opening

A tragic fatality has cast a shadow over the start of the Oktoberfest. The Wiesn ambulance service has provided details of the dramatic emergency call.

20.09.2025

Incidents·Safety

Traffic Restrictions Reintroduced During Oktoberfest Opening in Munich

The landlords' procession and the traditional costume and marksmen's parade are causing traffic disruptions in Munich on the first Wiesn weekend. An overview.

18.09.2025

Munich·Transportation

What innovations are at the 190th Oktoberfest in Munich

Barrier-free thrills, more cashless payment options, and a temporary MVV ticket shop – the 190th Oktoberfest also brings several new features.

18.09.2025

Entertainment·Events·Munich

How to Tie the Dirndl Bow Correctly at Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is just around the corner, and traditional outfits are already prepared.

11.09.2025

Bavaria·Interesting

Oktoberfest 2025 Prices – One Steak Breaks the €200 Mark

The first menus for Oktoberfest 2025 have been released, and the prices are causing quite a stir. From single-digit snacks to triple-digit luxuries, food at the Wiesn now rivals upscale restaurants.

06.09.2025

Bavaria·Business and Finance·Society

Oktoberfest 2025 Sees Record Beverage Prices as Beer Reaches Up to €15.80 per Liter

With Oktoberfest 2025 approaching, the City of Munich has released the official beverage price list for the festival. The list includes the costs of traditional Festbier, wheat beer, non-alcoholic beer, Spezi (a

29.05.2025

Bavaria·Culture·Editor's Choice·Events·Society

Arabella Schörghuber to Step Down After Two Decades Leading Paulaner Tent at Oktoberfest

MUNICH — A major change is coming to Munich's Oktoberfest: Arabella Schörghuber, long-time host of the Paulaner beer tent, will step down after the 2025 festival. As reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung

17.05.2025

Bavaria·Culture·Society