We don't want to brag, but the biggest folk festival in the world takes place here in Munich: the Oktoberfest! 🎡

So that you are perfectly prepared, you will find all the information you need to know about the Wiesn 2025 in Munich here: opening times, beer prices, directions, payment methods and more! 🥨

When and where will the Wiesn 2025 take place?

Oktoberfest 2025 runs from September 20 to October 5 on the Theresienwiese. The tapping ceremony on the first Saturday at 12 noon marks the official start. From then on, you can celebrate, feast and enjoy the rides for two full weeks!

What are the opening hours of the Wiesn 2025?

During the week, the tents and rides usually open at 10 am, at weekends from 9 am. In the evening it closes at around 11:30 pm, and on Fridays and Saturdays you can even party until midnight. The last drinks are served in the large tents at 10:30 pm, in the Käfer and Kufflers Weinzelt the party goes on until 1 am. The Oide Wiesn starts every day at 10 a.m. and also closes at 11:30 p.m. during the week and at 00:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

How much will beer cost at the Wiesn 2025?

This year's prices are also higher than last year: A pint of beer costs between €14.50 and €15.80. Don't need beer? The average price per liter for non-alcoholic beverages is €10.95 for table water, €12.48 for Spezi and €12.11 for lemonade.

Will the Wiesn 2025 charge admission?

Admission to the Oktoberfest grounds and the festival tents is free. Only for the Oide Wiesn in the southern part of the Theresienwiese, admission is charged at €4 until 9 pm. There you will be offered a special program with traditional rides, music and exhibitions.

Oide Wiesn: What exactly is it?

The Oide Wiesn is an insider tip for those who prefer a more relaxed atmosphere and is located in the southern part of the Theresienwiese. For a small entrance fee of €4, you will find classic carousels, traditional brass band music and history and culture are also part of the program. In 2025, there is even a new exhibition on fairground photography in the museum tent. Admission is free after 9 pm.

How can I pay at the Wiesn 2025?

Cash is still the most important means of payment at the Wiesn 2025, but more and more tents and stands are now also accepting card payments as well as Apple Pay or Google Pay. The Münchner Stubn even runs completely cashless, where you can only pay by card or smartphone. Nevertheless, it is worth having some cash with you - especially for smaller stands, rides or tips.

Do I need a reservation for the Wiesn 2025?

Tables do not have to be reserved, but it is so busy in the evening and at weekends that it is definitely recommended for larger groups. Tables for eight to ten people can always be reserved, usually with a minimum consumption. Bookings are made directly through the tents and usually start in spring. However, there is always a contingent of places that cannot be reserved.

How do I get to the Wiesn 2025 by public transport?

The subway lines U4 and U5 take you to Theresienwiese station, right next to the festival grounds, so it can quickly get quite crowded on these lines. The connection via the U3 and U6 to the Goetheplatz or Poccistraße stations is a little more relaxed. From here you can walk to the festival grounds in just a few minutes. The same applies to the Hackerbrücke S-Bahn stop, which is on the main line. Bus and streetcar lines, such as bus 53, 58/68, 62 or streetcar 16/17, 18/19/29, also run in the area. During the Wiesn, underground and suburban trains run much longer than usual: at weekends (Fri-Sat, Sat-Sun) until around 2 a.m., during the week until around 1 a.m. - every 10 minutes. S-Bahn night trains are also available on Saturdays and Sundays between approx. 2:10 and 2:40 am.

What can I take with me to the Wiesn 2025?

Backpacks and bags are permitted on the festival grounds - but only if they are no larger than 20 × 15 × 10 cm and hold a maximum of 3 liters. Small bags or mini backpacks are therefore no problem. They will be checked by security staff directly at the entrance. What is not allowed: Glass bottles, spray cans with dangerous contents, substances that are corrosive or dyeing and objects that could potentially be used as weapons. It is permitted to bring drinks in plastic bottles or drinking bottles onto the site - but not in glass containers and not into the tents. Umbrellas are permitted.

Will there be information stands and drinking fountains at the Wiesn 2025?

In addition to the tents, stands and rides, there are also other useful stops on the Wiesn festival grounds - for example, information stands where you can go if you have any questions. You will find information stands at the Oiden Wiesn, at the main entrance, in Schaustellerstraße opposite the Bayern Tower and at the Esperantoplatz entrance. Also important: drinking fountains. Ten fountains with free drinking water are available throughout the grounds for anyone in need of refreshment. These are located on the Oidn Wiesn, at the toilet facilities, at the entrance to the Familienplatzl and at the entrance to Esperantoplatz.

Will the Wiesn 2025 have a lost and found office?

If you have lost something at the Wiesn, don't panic: There is an official Wiesn lost and found office on the Wiesn 2025 grounds, located in the Theresienwiese Service Center, in the basement by the "Festleitung" entrance, just behind the Schottenhamel tent. It is open daily during the Wiesn from 1 pm to 10 pm. Even on October 6, the day after the Oktoberfest, you can drop by between 10 am and 6 pm, but you can only reach the lost and found office via the pedestrian underpass on Theresienhöhe. From November 17, 2025 to January 23, 2026, you can view and pick up all found items at the district administration office in Implerstraße by appointment.

What to do if you need help at the Wiesn 2025?

If you feel unsafe at the Wiesn or need help, the so-called Safe Space is available as a contact point. It is located in the Theresienwiese Service Center, directly behind the Schottenhamel tent at the "First Aid" entrance, next to the Wiesnwache. The Safe Space is available on all Wiesn days from 6:00 pm to 1:00 am, on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and on October 2 and 3 from 3:30 pm. You will be supported by trained specialist staff who will help you with problems such as disorientation, loss of the group, harassment or assault, organize a safe way home or accompany you to the police if necessary. You can also call a women's night cab to get you home safely. In acute emergencies, you can always call the emergency number 110.

What about accessibility at the Wiesn 2025?

The Oktoberfest strives to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable time and is therefore constantly working on accessibility on the grounds. On the official website you will find an overview of all tents with barrier-free access as well as rides and further information.

Are there any other events around the Wiesn 2025?

But of course! All kinds of events take place in Munich before and during the Wiesn 2025: from traditional costume markets to Wiesn after-parties. You can find an overview of these great events in our Wiesn category.

We hope you feel well prepared for your visit to the Wiesn 2025 in Munich. Then all that remains for us to say is: Let's go to the fun of the year and raise the steins! Enjoy the 5th season in the Bavarian capital! 🍻

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