Nostalgia enthusiasts get ready: brand-new rides are now available at Oktoberfest!
Oktoberfest 2025: A Celebration with Accessibility, New Rides, and a Potential Wiesn Hit
The countdown to Oktoberfest 2025 in Munich is on, and this year's event promises to be an exciting one. The festival, running from September 20th to October 5th, will feature a variety of new attractions, improved accessibility, and the potential for a new Wiesn hit.
Christian Scharpf, the Oktoberfest chief, has emphasized the importance of making the festival more accessible for people with disabilities. This year, ten fountains with free drinking water have been added to the festival grounds, and many rides, including the "Happy Sailor" and "Sky Lift", are now wheelchair-accessible.
New rides and souvenirs will be presented at the festival, with the children's ride "Die Montgolfiere" and the carousel "Happy Sailor" being among the highlights. The "Sky Lift" ride, which lifts guests to 71 meters above the city, offers panoramic views of the festival grounds.
The music competition "A Liad für d'Wiesn" has already reached its online voting stage, which ran from June 12 until July 16, 2025. Eight songs were selected from 115 submissions and presented for public voting. The winner of the competition will receive a live performance opportunity and promotional support during the traditional Oktoberfest press tour, along with prize benefits that include seats at a festival tent and vouchers.
The singer-songwriter Oimara alias Beni Hafner's song "Wackelkontakt" is already considered a potential Wiesn hit. The coronation of a potential Wiesn hit usually happens closer to the festival, but for "Wackelkontakt," this has happened earlier than ever before. Hafner, who has "already conquered the ski huts," according to Christian Scharpf, has gained popularity near the Wiesn tent.
Approximately 6 million visitors are expected at the Wiesn, the world's largest folk festival. To ensure the festival runs smoothly, Munich's Economic Affairs Referent and Oktoberfest chief Christian Scharpf (SPD) stated that preparations are on schedule and anticipation is growing. A group from the "Pfennigparade" foundation will test the offers for accessibility.
For the very latest update on the favorite song closer to the live event or final selection, checking official Oktoberfest or competition websites after August would be advisable. The cost of a liter of beer at Oktoberfest this year is expected to be between 14.50 and 15.80 euros, an average increase of 3.52% over 2024 prices.
This year's Oktoberfest promises to be a memorable one, with new attractions, improved accessibility, and the potential for a new Wiesn hit. So, get your steins ready and join the celebrations in Munich!
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- As we gear up for Oktoberfest 2025, the festival scene expands beyond beer and music, encompassing various aspects of lifestyle, fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, and travel.
- The Wiesn, not just a folk festival anymore, is transforming into a platform that showcases new products and experiences in the fashion-and-beauty sector, such as the wheelchair-accessible rides like "Happy Sailor" and "Sky Lift".
- For foodies, Oktoberfest 2025 offers a unique blend of traditional Bavarian cuisine and modern twists, along with numerous beer varieties that cater to both local tastes and international palates, making it a must-visit destination for food-and-drink enthusiasts worldwide.
