Overview

• The 190th Oktoberfest runs from 20 September to 5 October in Munich with more than six million visitors expected.
• Beer now averages €15.40 per Maß in major tents, Augustiner charges €14.50, Münchner Stubn tops the list at €15.80, and soft drinks also rose with water averaging €10.95 per liter.
• Core hours are Monday–Thursday 10:00–23:30, Friday and 2 October 10:00–24:00, Saturday 9:00–24:00, and Sunday 9:00–23:30, with tents observing similar but slightly varying end times.
• Free drinking water is available at public fountains on the grounds, with outlets listing either ten locations or nine depending on the guide.
• Outlets disagree on the number of large tents (14 versus 17), while ride lineups feature staples like the Riesenrad, Olympia Looping and SkyFall, and security includes fenced perimeters, entry checks, 50 cameras, a flight restriction zone and vehicle barriers.