New offerings of Wiesn 2025 unveiled
The world's largest beer festival, Oktoberfest, returns to Munich from September 20th to October 5th, 2025. This year's event promises to deliver a mix of traditional attractions, immersive culinary experiences, and improved transportation infrastructure to cater to the anticipated visitor influx.
In the music competition arena, "A Liad für d'Wiesn" made its debut this year, aiming to find a new Wiesn hit. Out of 115 applications, eight songs have made it into the online voting phase for the competition. The first round of voting has already ended, and the top three songs will be voted on again from August 2nd.
For those seeking thrilling rides, Oktoberfest 2025 offers a variety of classic attractions. The climbable Bavaria Statue offers panoramic festival views, while the historic Schichtl Theater presents a vaudeville show. The vintage 1924 Krinoline carousel, complete with a live brass band, adds an extra touch of nostalgia. For adrenaline-seekers, the spinning Teufelsrad (Devil’s Wheel) challenge and the Toboggan funhouse slide provide excitement. For a more relaxed atmosphere, the new Weißbiergarten, "Isarschanke", invites guests to enjoy Weißbier in the fresh air.
The Ghost Cave, a classic ghost train for the whole family, first introduced in 1965, is another popular attraction. For younger visitors, the Montgolfiere, a children's ride with gondolas that move up and down at a height of up to 8.5 meters, and the Happy Sailor, a classic carousel with rapid up and down fun, seating 40 people in 20 rotating gondolas, are sure to bring joy.
Culinary offerings continue to showcase traditional Bavarian fare like pretzels, roast chicken, and a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan options. The "Breznbäckerei" offers a variety of freshly baked and differently topped pretzels. For those seeking a more immersive gastronomic experience, tours such as the Bavarian Beer and Food Evening Tour include samples of historic beer styles and traditional food in iconic venues like Hofbräuhaus and Hackerhaus.
Regarding traffic and transportation, the Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft anticipates nearly four million visitors using public transit to access the festival grounds. Special transport arrangements and increased capacity on the U-Bahn and S-Bahn lines are implemented to manage the heavy crowds. Cashless payment is introduced in two tents, Armbrustschützenzelt and Münchner Stuben, during Oktoberfest 2025.
To ensure a hydrated festival-goers, ten drinking water fountains with free drinking water are available on the Oktoberfest grounds. Additionally, two drinking water fountains have been installed at St. Paul's Square and the toilet facilities at Theresienwiese U-Bahn station since April 2025.
For those who wish to stay informed about Oktoberfest highlights, including top concerts, exclusive competitions, and insights into Larissa Lannert live, a free 95.5 website-Newsletter is available. The link to find the exact prices for beer and other items at Oktoberfest 2025 can be found here.
Lastly, MVG introduces a new Web2Wallet system that allows buying a train ticket online without installing an app. The new Web2Wallet system is promoted with a QR code that leads directly to the ticket offer page.
In summary, Oktoberfest 2025 maintains its beloved traditional attractions and food offerings with some nostalgic rides and immersive culinary tours, while public transit infrastructure sees enhancements to accommodate the anticipated visitor influx efficiently.
- The home-and-garden category might be intrigued by the new Weißbiergarten, "Isarschanke", providing a relaxing atmosphere for festival-goers to enjoy Weißbier in the fresh air.
- In the fashion-and-beauty realm, Oktoberfest's traditional Bavarian attire continues to be a must-have for those aiming to immerse themselves in the vibrant lifestyle of the event.
- For travel enthusiasts, foodies, and culture aficionados, Oktoberfest 2025 offers a unique blend of lifestyles, featuring culinary experiences, immersive tours, and traditional attractions, making it an unforgettable food-and-drink and travel destination.
