What you need to know to stay safe at Oktoberfest

Enjoy yourself at Oktoberfest, but be vigilant and maintain situational awareness at all times. 

Oktoberfest safety tips 

• Use the internet and mapping functions to research destinations and the security environment. 

• I.D. potential safe havens such as police stations. 

• Know law enforcement and embassy phone numbers. 

• Always have an escape plan, in the event you find yourself in a bad situation. 

• Establish alternative methods to contact family, friends and unit personnel. 

• Discuss security plans with your family and other travelers. 

Safety measures 

• Backpacks and heavy bags are strictly forbidden. 

• A bag check is performed at all entrances. 

• No strollers/baby carriages: 

• Every day after 6 p.m. 
• Saturdays. 
• German Reunification Day (Oct. 3). 

• Access controls and luggage checks (of smaller bags) may be performed.

• The open flank at the slopeside along Theresienhöhe is closed by means of a security fence in order to prevent avoidance of the checks. 

• The entrance at the Theresienwiese subway stop is modified in such a manner that no guests are able to enter the festival area unchecked. 

Emergency contact information 

Polizei at Oktoberfest: 089-500-3220 

Garmisch MP station: 08821-750-3801 

Vilseck MP station: 09662-83-3398/3397 

USAG Bavaria Installation Operations Center: 09641-70-526-3025