Tents and fairground attractions at the Oidn Wiesn

What makes the Oide Wiesn so special: Nostalgic rides for 1.50 euro

The Oide Wiesn, located in the southern part of the Theresienwiese, has been an integral part of the Wiesn since 2011. Nostalgic folk festival attractions, colorful traditional costumes, historic rides, a museum tent with a children’s program, and festival tents where a cozy atmosphere and Bavarian traditions take center stage make the event a crowd favorite.

Three large festival tents with traditional programs and the museum tent are located on the festival grounds. Fans of historic rides will also find genuine fairground nostalgia at the Oidn Wiesn. Here, the “Kettenflieger Kalb” from 1919 spins, the “Dicke Berta” puts your muscle power to the test, and the “Fahrt ins Paradies” ride over hills and valleys brings back memories of the Oktoberfest. Classics like the ship swing and historic children’s carousels, along with historic throwing and shooting booths, round out the offerings—all at family-friendly prices. All rides can be enjoyed for just 1.50 euros. Admission to the enclosed grounds costs 4 euros per person (ages 15 and up).

Festzelt Tradition: Bavarian customs

The Festzelt Tradition, run by the Winklhofer and Wieser families, focuses on brass band music and performances by traditional Bavarian costume clubs. Augustiner Wiesn-Edelstoff is served from the wooden barrel in the typical Keferloher.

In the Limogarten with baby carriage parking, children's toilets and nappy-changing facilities, children can tap unlimited lemonade from the Limo fountain for one euro. The Limogarten has been enlarged this year to allow even more families with small children to enjoy a relaxed stay. There is a separate garden area for wheat beer fans.

No minimum consumption is required for reservations in the Tradition tent.

Tent: 5,000 seats
Garden: 2,700 seats
Weißbiergarten: 300 seats
Landlords: Toni & Christine Winklhofer and Peter & Margot Wieser
www.oktoberfestzelttradition.de

The Volkssäbgerzelt Schützenlisl® of the innkeeper family Stiftl

At the Schützenlisl® Volkssängerzelt, the tradition of legendary folk singers such as Weiß Ferdl, Bally Prell, and Hans Blädel plays a major role. The Lorenz and Christine Stiftl family, who run the tent, revived the Schützenlisl for the first time in 2022 at the Oidn Wiesn after more than 139 years.

The passionate hosts Michael Bietsch, Florian Fendt, and Manfred Kneifel will carry on the Schützenlisl tradition at the Oidn Wiesn. Traudi Siferlinger, a BR host and expert on traditional tavern music, has curated the music program. Singing along is strongly encouraged.

At the Schützenlisl, the kitchen focuses on authentic regional ingredients and the highest quality. Ingredients from Bavaria and the surrounding region are selected with great care, and traditional Oktoberfest and tavern classics are reinterpreted with creative, contemporary touches—authentic, diverse, and sustainable.

Tent: 1,384 seats
Garden: 400 seats
Festival hosts: Michael Bietsch, Florian Fendt und Manfred Kneifel
 

The musicians' tent at the Oidn Wiesn - The Boandlkramerei

The Schöniger family, Peter and Petra, have more than 30 years of experience in the folk festival business. Guests can look forward to a selection of traditional Bavarian specialties, such as chicken giblets, duck legs, and pork knuckles. The tent has the cozy, historic feel of a traditional tavern. Raised boxes ensure that all guests are close to the music and dancing on stage. A white-and-blue sky completes the festive atmosphere. The custom-built tent for the Oide Wiesn seats 2,844 guests. Oktoberfest beer from Augustiner Bräu is served.

Background:
The Boandlkramer is an urban Bavarian term for death. The Boandlkramerei reflects the humorous character and playful disposition of the Bavarians according to the story by Franz von Kobell: “Die Gschicht von Brandner Kasper” from 1871.

Music program:
Under the artistic direction of Windfried Frey, well-known and popular artists from the folk music scene create the music program. New, young, partly unknown and yet talented folk music groups are also offered a stage. Interested musicians can apply by e-mail at musik@boandlkramerei.bayern.

Tent: approx: 1,700 seats
Garden: 1,100 seats
Hosts: Peter and Petra Schöniger

The Museumszelt with velodrome and "Volksfestwelt"

The history of Oktoberfest comes to life in the Museumszelt of the Bavarian Showmen's Association (Historische Gesellschaft Bayerischer Schausteller e.V.). Exhibits from the Munich Showmen's Foundation (Münchner Schausteller-Stiftung), whose collection is housed in the Münchner Stadtmuseum (Munich City Museum), invite visitors on a journey through the past. In addition to a replica of the velodrome, there is much to discover. On display are, among other things, selected exhibits from the Munich City Museum and the  Münchner Schausteller-Stiftung (Munich Showmen’s Foundation). A special highlight is the rotating special exhibitions, which are organized in cooperation with both institutions. The impressive collection comes from the Munich City Museum, which is currently closed for a major renovation.

Children's program in the Museumszelt A varied children's program is available, offering fun for children aged six and above. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (except October 3) from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., children can have their faces painted, and every Tuesday and Thursday (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) they can marvel at the impressive performances of the clown. Throughout the week, the Förderverein für Bairische Sprache und Dialekte e.V. (Association for the Promotion of the Bavarian Language and Dialects) will be introducing visitors to the dialect, barrel organ players (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) provide insight into the technology and art of organs, a penny-farthing rider recounts the history of the bicycle and explains its construction, the operators of the Bulldog Rondell present and explain their historic vehicles, and kids can ride crazy bikes in the velodrome. School classes are welcome. The scavenger hunt at the Oidn Wiesn teaches visitors about the history of showmanship. Those who successfully answer all the questions will receive a Wiesn diploma and a small prize.

Right in front of the tent, the Bulldog Rondell invites visitors to admire historic tractors. The owners are happy to answer questions and provide fascinating insights into the technology and history.

Refreshments are provided by the museum’s in-house catering, a cozy outdoor beer garden, and the charming Museum Café. Spaten Oktoberfest beer is served. The musical program has been curated with great attention to detail by Festring München and changes twice daily.

•  The museum tent is open from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• Admission is free, and participation in the children’s program is free of charge
• Reservations can be made at https://museumszelt-oide-wiesn.de/reservierung/

Chain Flyers: More Than 100 Years of Tradition at the Wiesn

One of the oldest rides at the Wiesn is the Kalb chain-driven flying ride, which was built in 1919. The ride features the original paintwork on its decorative elements by the well-known fairground painter Konrad Ochs and is still family-owned today.

Fahrt ins Paradies: Over Hills and Through Valleys

The "Fahrt ins Paradies (“Ride to Paradise”) roller coaster is a nostalgic gem that’s guaranteed to be fun. Traveling at a speed of 40 km/h, it winds over four hills and down into the valley. “Round-trip rides” is the technical term for this type of ride, which was likely invented in England in the 1880s as “switchbacks.” The Munich ride, with its elaborate paintings and graceful figures, was built in 1939 at the renowned Friedrich Heyn carousel factory in Thuringia. After World War II, it apparently no longer fit the spirit of the times and was put into storage starting in the 1950s. It survived in its original condition, was restored in 2003, and today once again takes visitors to the “Oidn Wiesn” at Oktoberfest straight to paradise.

Oktoberfest posters: Purchase exclusive reprints

Since 1952, the state capital of Munich has been holding a competition for the Oktoberfest poster. The winning design is used to advertise the Wiesn on posters, on the Internet, and on social media, and can be found on the official collector's beer mug and other licensed merchandise. The complete series of posters is on display in the museum tent. Exclusive reprints of the Oktoberfest posters (1952 to 2018) can be purchased at the “Museumsstandl” for €12 per poster.

Replacement for the Calypso: The Geisterhöhle (Ghost Cave)

The Ghost Cave at the Oidn Wiesn is a classic ghost train for the whole family, dating from 1965. It offers an exciting mix of horror and adventure and provides thrills with elaborately designed scenery and spooky effects (Oide Wiesn 13). In 2025, it will replace the Calypso at the Oidn Wiesn, which will thus have a ghost train for the first time.

Holzpfosten-Scooter (Wooden post scooter)

In the southern part of the Theresienwiese there is a "wooden post scooter". This is a classic bumper car, as we know it from the 60s and 70s. With the reactivation of what is probably the only historic “wooden post scooter” in Germany, Richard Müller is contributing to the preservation and revival of a piece of fairground history. The family business Richard Müller can look back on a long tradition dating back to the 16th century. (OW No. 5)

Drinking water fountains

There will be two free drinking water fountains at the Oidn Wiesn again this year. One drinking water fountain is located on Street 6 next to the Boandlkramerei music tent, and another is located at the restrooms at Delivery Point 1 behind the Manfred Zehle GmbH wheat beer bar and the Käfer-Wies'n-Schänke storage areas at the end of Street A.

Circus wagon café

The restored circus wagon from 1970 can seat up to 20 people on historic tram benches. Outside, there are bar tables for a total of around 30 guests. The menu includes traditional Bavarian lard pastries such as Auszogne and apple snails. These are served with coffee, hot chocolate, juice, and organic lemonade (OW 24). 

A Showdown at the Oidn Wiesn

Anyone at the Oidn Wiesn who wants to test their strength can do so at the “Dicke Berta” with its 30-kilogram cannon. It’s named after a World War I artillery piece known for its size and destructive power. Munich’s “Dicke Berta” works as follows: A heavy cannon is propelled upward along a track by the force of an impact until it reaches the top. When it reaches the top, a detonator produces a loud bang.

Münchner Marionettentheater (Munich’s puppet theater)

The stage at Munich’s Marionettentheater is another highlight at the Oide Wiesn for big and little ones alike. The history of this venue stretches back to 1858 when Josef Leonhard Schmid requested that the city of Munich appraise his plans to “establish a permanent puppet theater for children”. Today, the theater can be found at 32 Blumenstrasse in Munich. It enjoys ‘travelling’ for the Oide Wiesn, however, where it offers a rich and diverse program with several shows per day. Entry to the theater is free.

At the Old Oktoberfest is free admission from 9 p.m.

Strolling through the Old Oktoberfest at the end of a leisurely walk without paying admission is possible after 9 p.m. every day. The nostalgic rides continue to make their rounds until 11:30 p.m. at an unbeatable admission price of 1.50 euro. If you want to order something in one of the three marquees, you should hurry, because the bar ends at 10:30 p.m. However, no one will have to down their drink, because the tents will close one hour later at 11:30 p.m. At midnight, the Old Oktoberfest closes its doors.