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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

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