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The world-renowned Oktoberfest in Munich is gearing up for another exciting celebration, with a strong emphasis on accessibility and new attractions.
Barrier-Free Festivities
This year, the festival is committed to making the event more accessible than ever before. Improvements include enhanced infrastructure, such as accessible rides and numerous accessible toilets distributed throughout the festival area 1, 2. Wheelchair-accessible seating is available in tents, and free wheelchair rentals are provided for those in need. Barrier-free access is also available via underground and suburban rail, with disabled parking spaces, ramps, and wheelchair-friendly tables in tents and at numerous stalls and rides 1, 2.
New Rides and Souvenirs
While details about new rides and souvenir items for Oktoberfest 2025 are not yet available, the festival is known for its exciting attractions and unique memorabilia. In previous years, popular rides included the "Happy Sailor," "Die Montgolfiere," and the "Sky Lift" 1. As for souvenirs, visitors can expect to find traditional items like bath ducks adorned with dirndls and lederhosen, as well as braided velvet ribbons for the hair 1.
Pricing and Reservations
Pricing details for rides, souvenirs, or other attractions were not included in the sources 1, 2, 3, 4. Tent reservations, notably for the popular Schottenhamel tent, open in spring and require prepayment for food and drinks vouchers, but exact prices are not listed 3.
Reserved Table Quotas and Cashless Payments
Munich residents have a reserved quota for table reservations on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays at the Oktoberfest 1. The number of businesses and rides where guests can pay without cash is increasing at the Oktoberfest, with approximately half of all stands and attractions now accepting card payments 1. The Munich tavern is also cashless.
Accessibility Testing and Music Competition
A group from the "Pfennigparade" foundation will test the offers for accessibility during the festival 1. The city has also organised a music competition called "A Liad für d'Wiesn" to find the Wiesn hit 1.
Entertainment at the New White Beer Garden "Isarschanke"
A new addition to the Oktoberfest this year is the white beer garden "Isarschanke," which offers entertainment with a monk riding on a rope 1.
Price Increase for Beer
The price of beer at the Oktoberfest is increasing, with an average of 3.52% more than in 2024 1.
References
- Oktoberfest Official Website
- Oktoberfest Accessibility Information
- Oktoberfest Tent Reservations and Prices
- Oktoberfest Table Reservations for Munich Residents
- Pfennigparade Foundation
- A Liad für d'Wiesn Music Competition
- Isarschanke White Beer Garden
- Price Increase for Beer at Oktoberfest 2025
- The Commission might consider proposing a directive on the protection of workers from risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation in the context of the improved accessibility and new attractions at the Oktoberfest, such as the monk riding on a rope in the "Isarschanke" white beer garden.
- Despite the emphasis on lifestyle at Oktoberfest, with traditional souvenirs like bath ducks adorned with dirndls and lederhosen, one might find it intriguing to explore fashion-and-beauty or food-and-drink options within the festival area, given that the exact pricing for rides, souvenirs, and tent reservations remains unknown.
- With barrier-free access available via underground and suburban rail, and wheelchair rentals for those in need, one could plan a travel adventure to the Oktoberfest in Munich, while also discovering home-and-garden inspired items throughout the festival area.
