Overview

• Workers have erected the first barriers around Theresienwiese nearly three months before Oktoberfest’s opening
• City officials confirm that the official build start is scheduled for the upcoming Monday under the Department for Work and Economy
• The secured perimeter aims to ensure safety throughout the staged construction process
• Pedestrian and cyclist access will be maintained via designated crossing routes that shift as setup progresses
• Oktoberfest is set to take place from September 20 to October 5 following an event that attracted 6.7 million visitors last year