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What every Oktoberfest visitor should know

10 Golden Rules for Oktoberfest

We all want to have fun at Oktoberfest. To make sure we all enjoy ourselves, we have established a few rules. What you should know about backpacks, prams, bicycles, animals, how to get there, entrances, closing times and much more - here are the tips from the festival management.

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Even at the Wiesn, there are rules that every visitor should abide by.

The 10 golden rules

  1. Backpacks and large bags are generally prohibited at the Wiesn. Leave what you don't need to party at home. The quickest way to get around the Wiesn is to bring no bags or rucksacks.
  2. Bags and rucksacks you bring with you may have a maximum volume of three litres and may not be larger than 20 cm x 15 cm x 10 cm.
  3. Even the smallest bag must not contain: gas spray cans with harmful contents, corrosive or colouring substances or objects that can be used as cutting, thrusting or stabbing weapons. Glass bottles are also not allowed.
  4. Pushchairs are not permitted all day on Saturdays and public holidays. On the other Wiesn days (incl. 2 October 2023), this ban on pushchairs applies from 6 pm. However, security staff can check pushchairs.
  5. Bicycles, scooters, skateboards and the like are not permitted on the festival grounds.
  6. Animals are not allowed on the Wiesn at any time (with the exception of assistance dogs).
  7. Plan your journey: Use alternatives to U-Bahn 4/5 and U-Bahn station Theresienwiese. If you arrive at the main station, walk to the Wiesn if necessary. If you are travelling by underground from the west, get off at Schwanthalerhöhe if possible. Also use the U-Bahn 3/6 stops Goetheplatz and Poccistraße.
  8. Use all entrances to the Wiesn around the festival grounds. As in previous years, all entrances are open and not blocked.
  9. The Wiesn is at its cosiest when there are no crowds. The Oktoberfest barometer shows when the time is right for a stroll around the Wiesn.
  10. No matter how beautiful a folk festival evening is, it all comes to an end. It is not permitted to stay on the festival grounds between 1.30 am and 9 am.