From O to T

All you need to know about the Wiesn

A letter-by-letter guide to Oktoberfest: from O like O' zapft is to T like Tracht.

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Coronavirus

Due to the coronavirus major events cannot take place until at least 31 August. The Oktoberfest has also been cancelled for this year. All important information about the coronavirus and your stay in Munich can be found here. See you soon in Munich!

Oktoberfest

Portrait of Schichtl-owner Manfred Schauer
150 years of Schichtl

“The greatest gift that you can give is laughter.”

The Schichtl variety theatre is the oldest performance venue at the Oktoberfest, dating back some 150 years. An interview.
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Oktoberfest

A woman with a girl in the Calypso ride on the Oidn Wiesn in Munich
The Oktoberfest in a traditional style

From Calypso to the Toboggan

You can also have a very leisurely time at the Oktoberfest. We have taken a closer look at the longest standing rides.
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Shopping & Design

Employees of Munich Tourism in costume in the Bavarian Outfitters in Munich
Buying traditional dresses

On vintage dirndls and hirschlederhosen

Second-hand, a local label, a traditional store and a hire service – we made our way through Munich's selection of traditional dress.
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Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Which beer tent is the right one for me?

Getting in is tough; but once you’re in, the fun never stops. A brief typology of the different beer tents at Oktoberfest - and the people inside.

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Oktoberfest

A group of young men dressed in traditional costumes at the Oktoberfest in Munich.
Traditional Munich

Customs are in!

Tradition and customs in Munich are more fashionable than ever before. From fresh approaches in fashion to exciting experiments in the kitchen: an overview.
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Groups

Musicians at the traditional Oide Wiesn at the Oktoberfest in Munich.
Guided Tour

simply Oide Wiesn

Fancy exploring the roots of Munich’s Oktoberfest? Official City of Munich tour guides will accompany you on your trip through history at the Oide Wiesn festival grounds.
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Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Munich’s Dirndl Idol

Tradition or trash? We photographed nine visitors to the Oktoberfest – and asked a panel of experts to judge their traditional outfits.

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Markets & Festivals

Events

Markets, fairs and festivals

Weekly markets, fairs, Spring Festival, Oktoberfest, Christmas markets: the most important dates.

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