What would the Wiesn be without its rides? Whether you’re a thrill seeker, a roller coaster enthusiast, or a carousel lover, everyone will find something to their liking at the world’s largest folk festival. If you want to try out as many attractions as possible, the best time to come is on one of the two Family Days. These take place on both Tuesdays until 7 p.m., and you’ll get a discount on all attractions—with this year’s prices for festival beer, every cent saved counts! To help you decide what to try, we’ll introduce you to some of the most legendary Oktoberfest rides and also reveal what’s new at the Wiesn this year.
The Classics
The Wiesn offers a wide variety of classic rides that are a must at any folk festival. There’s something for every age group here.
- Chain carousels: Both small chain carousels and large Star Flyers are featured at the Wiesn. The latter aren’t for people with a fear of heights, since you’ll be spinning your rounds at a height of 50 meters. The Wellenflug, on the other hand, combines a chain carousel with a roller coaster ride.
- Bumper Cars: Perfect for letting off some steam from all that pent-up frustration from traffic. Some of the bumper car rides also offer wheelchair-accessible entry, so wheelchair users can join in on the fun, too.
- Grand Carousel: It’s hard to believe, but this classic multi-level carousel has only been at the Wiesn since 2024. This artistically decorated ride is the world’s largest transportable multi-level carousel. So hop on one of the horses and take a spin!
- Teufelsrad: Not your typical fairground ride, but an absolute cult favorite at the Wiesn. The Teufelsrad has been a fixture at Oktoberfest since 1910. The concept is incredibly simple. Riders step onto the rotating platform and try to stay on for as long as possible. To spur them on, the operator hurls insults in the Bavarian dialect.
Adrenaline Rush on Flat Rides
If the classic carousels are too slow for you, you’ll find the right thrill on one of the many fast-paced flat rides.
- Break Dance: A classic among fast flat rides. There are now nearly 50 different versions of this ride to be found at German folk festivals. Riders are whirled around in a circle and also spin on their own axes.
- Voodoo Jumper: The Voodoo Jumper takes you up and down. As the name suggests, this isn’t a leisurely up-and-down ride. Instead, the jumps are fast and jerky.
- Mr. Gravity: On this disc, you don’t just move horizontally—you’re also lifted vertically. And of course, you spin in a circle as well.
- Techno Power: Touted as the fastest carousel in Europe, this flat ride takes you up to 100 km/h. Get ready for a wild ride!
The Big Roller Coasters
The roller coasters at Oktoberfest promise even more thrills than the Falt Rides.
- Alpina-Bahn: A high-speed roller coaster that, with its 1,020-meter track length and a top speed of 80 km/h, can easily hold its own against stationary amusement park roller coasters. It’s considered the largest mobile roller coaster without a loop.
- Wilde Maus: It’s known less for its elaborate maneuvers and more for its many 180° turns. Another absolute classic.
- Olympia Looping: The world’s largest transportable roller coaster, with its five colorful loops, is a real eye-catcher. Unfortunately, it’s no longer at the Vienna Prater, but it’s back at Winter Wonderland in London.
- Heidi – The Coaster: A spinning coaster meets the Wilde Maus. While the track winds through serpentine curves, you’ll spin in circles inside the car.
Rides at the Oidn Wiesn
The Oide Wiesn promises pure nostalgia. Unlike the rest of the festival grounds, admission isn’t free— you’ll pay a €4 entrance fee. However, this covers the tents, and rides cost just €1.50 each. Tip: After 9 p.m., admission to the Oide Wiesn itself is free!
- The Kettenflieger: A small, historic chain carousel.
- The Wooden-Pole Bumper Car: The only bumper car ride with wooden poles still in operation in Germany.
- Ride to Paradise: A thrilling roller-coaster ride.
- Ghost Cave: This haunted house dates back to 1965 and has been part of the Oidn Wiesn lineup since last year. A nostalgic dark ride with plenty of thrills awaits you.
More Oktoberfest Rides
The Wiesn has plenty of other attractions to offer that are guaranteed to be fun. Here’s a small selection:
- Jim & Jasper: Cool off on Europe’s largest portable whitewater ride.
- Skyfall: Soar to new heights on the Free-Fall Tower. Enjoy the view before you plunge into the depths.
- Willenborg’s Ferris Wheel: Want to enjoy the view without the drop? Then take a ride on the 50-meter-tall Ferris wheel instead. The Willenborg family is also celebrating its 90th anniversary as a family of carnival operators this year—congratulations!
- Jumanji: A mad house that spans three levels and features all kinds of optical illusions and traps.
- Hexeschaukel: This swing makes it seem as though the space around you is upside down. Let this illusion amaze you.
New Rides at the Wiesn 2026
Last but not least, we don’t want to keep the new attractions at Oktoberfest 2026 from you. There will be three new additions this year:
- Shake & Roll: In addition to classic breakdancing, this new twist will also be making its debut at the Wiesn this year. Here, the gondolas don’t just spin in circles—they can even flip over.
- Chaospendel: This ride whips you through the air at a height of 42 meters and speeds of up to 80 km/h. Not only does the arm holding the gondolas rotate, but the gondolas themselves also spin around their own axes.
- The Fischerman’s Place: Not a ride, but still a new attraction, this three-story venue offers plenty of fun and action. In keeping with the maritime theme, water plays a key role.
