Overview

• Christian Scharpf booked a hotel room at his own expense right beside the Oktoberfest grounds to remain on call throughout the two-week event.
• He is following the example of predecessor Clemens Baumgärtner, who first moved on-site in 2022 to handle late-night emergencies.
• Scharf’s daily schedule will start before dawn with security briefings and extend into 17 to 18-hour shifts overseeing operations.
• He opted for the hotel stay after experiencing severe transit congestion around the grounds during previous visits.
• Anticipating voice fatigue from loud beer tent gatherings, Scharpf plans to use throat lozenges to maintain clarity during networking events.