Graphic designer Florian Huber from Kranzberg won the Oktoberfest 2026 motif competition. Second place went to the design by Karl-Roland Hefter from Munich, and third place went to Philipp Dauer, also ...

What is there to eat at the Oktoberfest? What should not be missed at the Theresienwiese? What you don’t know about the beer and Munich’s breweries, the ultimate recipe for homemade gingerbread ...

On the Ferris wheel, marvel at Oktoberfest from above, prove your strength at the Hau den Lukas strongman game, or get an adrenaline kick on the Breakdancer ride. Oktoberfest attractions for young and ...

For over 200 years Oktoberfest has taken place every year in the same location: on Theresienwiese. What’s so special about this world-famous meadow and where exactly do you find it in Munich? The ...

Thousands of participants in traditional costumes, traditional shooters and musicians parade from Maximilianstraße to Theresienwiese during the Trachten- und Schützenzug ( traditional costume and ...

The Krinoline (Crinoline) promises nostalgic riding fun with its own brass band. If you’ve never gone for a ride, you’re missing out. Today, the crinoline at Oktoberfest is the last original of its ...

There is always a lot going on at the Theresienwiese. But there are also times at the world's largest folk festival when it's a bit quieter and more leisurely. The Oktoberfest barometer shows for each ...

The “Ozapft is!” on the first day of the Oktoberfest at 12 midday exactly is world-famous – but when do the beer tents actually open? What time does the music play till, how long can you order beer ...

Kraftmesser haben Volksfestfans schon immer fasziniert. Erste Belege gibt es aus Frankreich um 1820/40. Auf den Jahrmärkten ...

Of the more than 130 showmen's businesses represented at the Wiesn, around 90 percent have their roots in the 19th century. They embody a lively showman tradition: from chain carousels and high-tech ...

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?

Good things come in small packages: In addition to the larger festival tents on the fairground and the Oide Wiesn, there are also smaller and medium-sized outlets. Here everyone will find the right ...