Overview

• The Munich festival runs 20 September to 5 October with 14 large and 21 small tents, more than 100 rides, and the Oide Wiesn program.
• Beer prices reach a new peak, with most large tents at €15.40 per liter and a range of €14.50–€15.80, including Augustiner at €14.50.
• Ten public fountains offer free drinking water across the grounds, but prefilled bottles are not permitted inside tents.
• Reservations in Munich are largely snapped up months in advance, while Stuttgart still shows availability for opening day and weekends.
• As the Wasen opens next, organizers highlight a cozier atmosphere and slightly cheaper pours, with some tents starting around €14.40.