• The tapping is on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 12 noon in the tent.
• The Wiesn runs until Sunday, October 4, 2026.
• Beer served daily (September 19 from 12:00 noon): 10:00 am to 10:30 pm.
• The tent closes at 23:30.
• The Oidn Wiesn site closes at 11:30 pm.

No. Smoking (cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cannabis/hemp and everything that violates the BtMG) is prohibited in all restaurants in Bavaria. This also includes the beer tents at the Oktoberfest. Infringement is punished with refusal of service or even ejection.

The Oktoberfest has its own lost property office behind the Schottenhammel tent.

The jugs may not be taken away free of charge. However, you are welcome to purchase the jugs.

Access to the Oidn Wiesn grounds is subject to a charge. The city of Munich charges an admission fee every year. This is automatically included in your reservation. You will receive the admission wristbands together with your documents.

The Oktoberfest takes place as follows:
19.09. - 04.10.2026
18.09. - 03.10.2027
16.09. - 03.10.2028

Take the subway to Schwanthaler Höhe or Theresienwiese, for the Oide Wiesn Poccistraße.

Children under the age of six must leave the beer tent at 8.00 pm. Even if they are accompanied by their parents, this will not help.

The people of Munich also refer to the Oktoberfest as the "Wiesn", after its venue, the Theresienwiese.

The traditional costume and shooting parade is one of the highlights. It takes place every year on the first Sunday of Oktoberfest.
The procession of the innkeepers, the tapping ceremony, the Oktoberfest church service, the shooting of firecrackers in front of the Bavaria and - every four years - the agricultural festival are fixed components of the Oktoberfest program.

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You can pay in cash or by EC card with pin (note the daily limit, usually only €1000).
We also accept credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express).

Please always clarify any discrepancies with bills with the service staff on site, later complaints cannot be accepted!

You are also welcome to buy vouchers during the Oktoberfest at the Wiesn office, daily from 11 am to 7 pm. These can be paid for in cash or by EC card with pin (note your bank's daily limit, usually only €1000) and credit card.

BFK GmbH is determined to act responsibly in the areas of environmental protection, health and safety at work in accordance with legal regulations. Our aim is to actively promote the health of people and the protection of our environment. We take this responsibility towards our employees, guests, business partners and society very seriously. The following principles form the basis of our business activities:

We consistently pursue the goal of continuously improving the protection of people and the environment. Every employee bears responsibility for this and makes an important contribution.

The regular review of all relevant environmental regulations ensures that we meet our legal obligations at all times.

Our operating and service processes are continuously analyzed and optimized in order to use resources efficiently and reduce environmental pollution.

We create a working environment that ensures safety and promotes the health of our employees. To this end, we continuously raise awareness of occupational health, safety and environmental protection.

We minimize potential environmental damage and health risks through a structured and effective emergency organization.

We also expect our suppliers and service providers to comply with high environmental, health and safety standards. At the same time, we are increasingly focusing on regional supply chains in order to reduce transport routes and strengthen regional economic cycles.

We attach great importance to energy efficiency at our events and especially in the operation of our marquee, for example through the use of modern technology, energy-efficient lighting and optimized cooling and kitchen systems.

A central component of our environmental management is consistent waste management, which is geared towards waste avoidance, recycling and clear waste separation. Through the use of reusable systems and optimized logistics, we significantly reduce waste volumes.

In the area of mobility, we focus on sustainable solutions and have already integrated electric vehicles for use during the Oktoberfest.

By informing and advising our customers and business partners in a spirit of partnership, we promote a common understanding of responsible and environmentally conscious action.

We maintain an open dialogue with all interested parties and work transparently with authorities. At the same time, we inform our employees and the public about our activities and their impact on the environment and society.

These principles are binding for all employees of BFK GmbH and reflect our ongoing commitment to environmental protection, health and safety at work.