FAQs
The Oktoberfest doesn't cost to enter; anyone can wander through the venue without needing a ticket. The reason there are sometimes queues at the entrance is that security personnel check visitors' bags so that everyone at the Oktoberfest can feel safe and relax.
Do you have to pay to go to Oktoberfest? ›
There are 14 big and 21 small tents at Oktoberfest. Entrance to the festival and all tents is always FREE and you do not have to purchase any kind of admission.
How much do you pay for Oktoberfest? ›
Entry costs for Oktoberfest 2023
The good news is that you don't need a ticket to visit Oktoberfest. It's only at the Oide Wiesn (the most traditional spot at the festival) that you'll need to buy a €4 ticket for entry. After 9 p.m., however, you can enter for free.
Is there an entry fee for Oktoberfest Germany? ›
Entrance to the field for the main festival is free and entrance to the Old Oktoberfest costs three euros. Beer is sold from ten euros and sausages from seven euros. Opening hours... Generally the field is open from 10.00 to 22.30 on weekdays and from 9.00 to 23.30 on weekends.
Can I just show up to Oktoberfest? ›
The average Oktoberfest visit does not include a table reservation, hence, without one, you're in good company. All the large tents, except the Weinzelt and Käfer, are obliged to keep large sections unreserved. As many struggle to find free seats nonetheless, we'd like to offer some tips to you.
Can you get into Oktoberfest for free? ›
Is the entrance to the Oktoberfest free? The Oktoberfest doesn't cost to enter; anyone can wander through the venue without needing a ticket. The reason there are sometimes queues at the entrance is that security personnel check visitors' bags so that everyone at the Oktoberfest can feel safe and relax.
Is Oktoberfest cash only? ›
Oktoberfest tents are cash only! Germany is a big cash country, so plan to carry euros with you.
How much cash do I need for Oktoberfest? ›
We recommend you budget around EUR80-EUR100 per day. Entrance to the Oktoberfest is free.
Is 1 day at Oktoberfest enough? ›
Tourists generally stay longer, but to be honest, one can only consume so much beer and wurst! Booking out one or two days to spend at the Oktoberfest Festivities in Munich is more than enough.
Is going to Oktoberfest expensive? ›
In total, your Oktoberfest stay will cost you around €110-130 per day, depending on how many beers you drink in the beer halls, and how much food you fall victim to. This is the biggest beer festival in the world, the biggest folk festival too, and the original Oktoberfest.
Those who want to do without alcohol at the Oktoberfest have a wide choice of beverages. After all, not all Oktoberfest visitors focus on enjoying a good beer.
Is water free at Oktoberfest? ›
And: In 2023, Oktoberfest visitors will be able to tap drinking water for free for the first time. The City of Munich had agreed to this measure after Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter had criticised the average price for a measure of mineral water (10.04 euros).
Can you chug beer at Oktoberfest? ›
Don't chug a stein of beer!
Additionally to the fact, that the beer is stronger, most tents forbid the chugging of beer.
Should I go to Oktoberfest if I don't drink? ›
Those who want to do without alcohol at the Oktoberfest have a wide choice of beverages. After all, not all Oktoberfest visitors focus on enjoying a good beer.
How much does it cost to drink at Oktoberfest? ›
Beer prices at the Oktoberfest 2002-2023
In 2023, beer at the Oktoberfest in Munich in Germany cost from 12.6 to 14.9 euros. The highest value recorded an increase of more than one euro versus 2022. The Oktoberfest did not take place in 2020 and 2021 due to restrictions during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
