Welcome to the official Site of the Munich Oktoberfest - Oktoberfest…
The official website of the city of Munich for the 189th Munich Oktoberfest from 20.9. to 5.10.2025 on the Theresienwiese
Herzlich willkommen auf dem Münchner Oktoberfest 2024
Die offizielle Seite der Stadt München zum 189. Münchner Oktoberfest vom 21.9. bis 6.10.2024 auf der Theresienwiese
Here you will find all the important dates at the Oktoberfest ...
Tapping, parades, stand concert: all the important dates at the Oktoberfest. From the arrival of the Oktoberfest hosts to the tapping at Schottenhamel and the gun salute: Here you can find out everything about the events and dates at Oktoberfest 2025 from 20 September to 5 October. When they take place, what to expect and the best places to watch.
Visitor service: All important information about the Oktoberfest ...
Information about Oktoberfest 2024. What are the opening hours at Oktoberfest and the beer tents? What time do the rides start to spin? What’s the best way to get to the Theresienwiese fairground? Are backpacks and strollers allowed? How much does a liter of beer cost at Oktoberfest? All the answers and information for your visit to Oktoberfest.
Opening and tapping of the Oktoberfest 2024 - Oktoberfest.de
In as few blows as possible: the perfect tapping ceremony. According to long-standing tradition, the first beer barrel at the Oktoberfest is always tapped at the Schottenhamel festival tent.The mayor of Munich tries his hardest to insert the tap in as few blows as possible to fill up the first beer glass, which is customarily handed to the incumbent Bavarian state premier.
Tradition and history of the Oktoberfest - Oktoberfest.de
Tradition and history of the Oktoberfest. When was the first Oktoberfest held, anyway? And how did it all begin? When did it have to be cancelled? And just what’s so special about the ‘Oide Wiesn’? Everything you need to know about the tradition and history of the world’s largest folk festival. Oide Wiesn – pure nostalgia.
188th Oktoberfest opened - Oktoberfest.de
The 188th Oktoberfest lasts until October 3. Even at lunchtime, there was a huge crowd on the Oktoberfest grounds. Even in the beer gardens, there was hardly a place to sit in the summer temperatures. Compared to last year, the festival grounds were much better attended. Nevertheless, a peaceful and festive atmosphere prevailed. O'zapft is!
Historical foray through the history of the Wiesn - Oktoberfest.de
On September 26, 1980, a bomb exploded at the main entrance to the Oktoberfest, killing 13 people and injuring over 200 visitors. Among the victims was the assassin Gundolf Köhler himself. The Oktoberfest attack is considered one of the worst attacks in German history. Investigations into the case were reopened in 2014.
Where is the Oktoberfest? - Oktoberfest.de
Oktoberfest takes place very centrally in Munich: on the so-called Theresienwiese, a mostly empty space of about 100 acres, not far from the Old Town and in the middle of Munich’s Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt district. Key points and sights on Theresienwiese are the statue of Bavaria in front of the Ruhmeshalle in the west, as well as the 320 ...
10 Golden Rules for the Oktoberfest in Munich - Oktoberfest.de
The 10 golden rules. Backpacks and large bags are generally prohibited at the Wiesn. Leave what you don't need to party at home. The quickest way to get around the Wiesn is to bring no bags or rucksacks. Even the smallest bag must not contain: gas spray cans with harmful contents, corrosive or colouring substances or objects that can be used as ...