Oktoberfest 2025 kicks off with historically high beer costs
The much-anticipated Oktoberfest is set to return to Munich's Theresienwiese from September 20 to October 5, 2025. With six to seven million visitors expected, the event promises to be a grand celebration of Bavarian culture, tradition, and sustainability.
Over half a million roast chickens, known as "Hendl," will be served throughout the festival, while classic, hearty meat dishes like 125 oxen and 70,000 pork knuckles remain the most popular choices. The festival also caters to a diverse crowd, with international guests from countries such as the USA, Italy, UK, Austria, Poland, France, Switzerland, Spain, Netherlands, and India attending the event.
Sustainability is at the forefront of this year's Oktoberfest. Since 2023, the Wiesn has been supplied with entirely green electricity, and the recycling system has been continually improved. The water used to rinse the beer mugs is recycled for use in the sanitary facilities, and there has been a significant decrease in disposable plastic tableware. The city has also introduced a points system for the vendors to monitor their sustainability.
The festival offers a mix of traditional and modern attractions. The larger tents, accommodating around 6,000 people, and the smaller tents, fitting up to 3,000, provide ample space for visitors to enjoy their meals and beer. Defying gravity on Oktoberfest's Wall of Death is a popular attraction, while the Oide Wiesn section offers a more classic Oktoberfest experience with traditional brass bands and old-fashioned rides.
Security measures at the Oktoberfest have been smooth, with a 25% drop in offenses in 2024, making for a calmer Oktoberfest for Munich's ambulance services. The police attribute this change to preventive work carried out before and during the Oktoberfest.
Food at the Oktoberfest includes traditional Bavarian dishes, vegetarian and vegan meals, and more. Admission to the Oide Wiesn is €4. Visitors are advised to keep an eye on their belongings, as around 3,500 to 4,500 items are found in the lost and found office each year, including wallets, mobile phones, jackets, keys, glasses, bags, backpacks, umbrellas, and stranger items like a grasshopper, a dog, and a Viking helmet.
Prices for drinks at the Oktoberfest are set by the vendors themselves, with a Mass (one-liter stein of beer) costing around €15. The Oktoberfest 2024 started a campaign for more environmental protection and sustainability, aiming to make the event entirely climate-neutral by 2028.
As the Oktoberfest 2025 approaches, Munich and Bavaria prepare to welcome visitors from around the world. The majority of visitors come from Germany, especially Bavaria, with Munich and the surrounding area forming the largest group attending the event. Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak, located in Bavaria, stands as a symbol of the region's majestic beauty.
The Margravial Opera House in Bayreuth was added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 2012, further highlighting Bavaria's rich cultural heritage. As the Oktoberfest 2025 kicks off, visitors can look forward to a unique blend of tradition, sustainability, and modernity, making it an unforgettable experience.
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