Only a few days to go until the tapping, then Munich will once again be in a state of emergency for three weeks. Especially for those of you who are at the Wiesn for the first time this year, the biggest folk festival in the world may seem overwhelming. That’s why we’re giving you a few tips for the Oktoberfest and providing you with the most important information you should know in advance. But even the old-timers can still learn a thing or two, after all, there are quite a few new things at Oktoberfest every year.
Wiesn warm-ups
You can get in the mood before the tapping ceremony at one of the numerous Wiesn warm-ups. The parties and events entice you with beer tent music and special offers. So throw on your traditional costume and warm up for Oktoberfest 2025! We give you a small selection of pre-parties:
- September 12: Minga Beats invites you to party at Leopoldstraße 49. You can get a beer here for an unbeatable €9!
- September 12: If you want to enjoy real Oktoberfest beer, come to the Augustinerkeller. A Oktoberfest warm-up will also take place here on September 12.
- September 18: An Oktoberfest-themed after-work and networking party will take place on Quartiersplatz. You have the chance to win a table at the Oktoberfest!
- September 19: The Deutsche Eiche is hosting its party on the highest roof terrace in Munich! Celebrate above the rooftops of the city and then move on to the restaurant, where you’ll be put in the mood with marquee music
How to get to the Oktoberfest
You’ve arrived in Munich, found your accommodation and got into the mood at the warm-up. Now it’s finally time for the actual festival! Ideally, you should travel by public transport. If you are coming from the main station, for example because you have taken the Espresso Monaco from Italy, you can reach the Theresienwiese on foot.
If you prefer to take the subway, simply take the U4 or U5 and get off at Theresienwiese station. Alternatively, you can also take the U3 and U6 to Goetheplatz and be there in just a few minutes.
Arriving directly by car is not recommended as parking is limited. Instead, park your car at a P + R and continue your journey by S-Bahn and U-Bahn. Thanks to the MVV’s new Web2Wallet, you can buy tickets conveniently via your smartphone without registering or downloading an app.
Safety at the Oktoberfest
For security reasons, certain items may not be brought onto the festival grounds. In addition, bags with a volume of up to three liters are permitted. They should not exceed the dimensions 20 x 15 x 10 cm. Larger bags can be left at the left-luggage office, but you will have to pay a fee.
At the entrances, your bags may be checked by security for unauthorized items. This includes gas spray containers with harmful or corrosive contents. You can bring drinks, but no glass bottles. Umbrellas and walking aids are permitted.
The SafeNow app will also be used again. Here you will find helpful information, e.g. where the first aid stations are located, receive emergency warnings and can report incidents directly to the police. You can get the app here.
Paying at the Oktoberfest and the price of beer
A pint of beer will cost between €14.50 and €15.80 this year. This means the price has risen again. You can only get a beer for €14.50 at Ammer and in the Augustiner-Festhalle. In the wine tent, the beer even costs €17.80! However, this is not an Oktoberfest beer. It can only come from the six large breweries.
You can pay by card at a good half of the establishments. It is advisable to carry cash with you, but there are also ATMs on the festival grounds. But beware of any fees! In the Armbrustschützenzelt you can pay cashless for the first time this year and the Münchner Stubn only accepts the cashless option.
Save money at the Oktoberfest
Let’s not kid ourselves: You don’t go to the Wiesn to save money. A day at the festival can cost between €100 and €150. But there are a few ways to keep your expenses at least a little in check. Both Tuesdays are family days. Until 7 pm, you get discounts on all rides and some treats such as chocolate fruits or roasted almonds. If you want to try out lots of rides, you should take advantage of these days.
The Oide Wiesn normally costs admission, but you can visit it for free from 9 pm. It is open until 11 pm, so you have two hours to look around. The rides only cost €1.50 and there is also a bumper car, for example.
You are allowed to bring drinks onto the Wiesn, but not into the festival tents. There are drinking water fountains all over the site, so you can fill up your empty bottles as long as you empty them again before you go into the tent. This way you can at least save money on water in between.
Traditional costume is not a must at the Oktoberfest, but for many it is part of the experience. If you want to show up in a dirndl or lederhosen without spending a fortune, you’ll find what you’re looking for on second-hand portals such as Vinted or classified ads. There are also traditional costume outlets where you can pick up a bargain or two.
After-Wiesn parties
After the Wiesn is before the Wiesn. There are daily after-parties in clubs and pubs all over Munich where you can continue partying after the festival tent. These include the Wiens-Club, the P1 or the Substanz. You can find a guide to the after-Wiesn parties here.
Lost property and other tips for Oktoberfest
At a festival with millions of visitors, things can sometimes go missing. The Wiesn has its own lost and found office, which is located in the Service Center. It is located directly behind the Schottenhammel tent. It is open daily from 1pm to 10pm and will also be open on October 6 from 10am to 6pm.
If you are interested in the history of the Oktoberfest, you can take part in one of the daily guided tours. Every day at 10:30 a.m. there is a 90-minute guided tour of the grounds.
Every year on the first Sunday of the festival, the traditional Schützen- und Trachtenzug takes place. It starts at 10 a.m. and the floats parade from the city center to the Theresienwiese. Around 9,500 people are involved. The procession is led by the Münchner Kindl.
We wish you all lots of fun at the Wiesn and hope you find our tips for the Oktoberfest helpful!