MUNICH OKTOBERFEST GUIDE FOR 1ST TIMERS | 50 Oktoberfest Tips & Must-Knows (+ What NOT to Do!)

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1. 1:13

   Theresienwiese

   🏢 Landmark · Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt

   Admission to Oktoberfest is free, but a one-litre Mass of beer costs about €13–15 before tip.

2. 2:52

   Bavaria Statue

   🏢 Landmark · Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt

   The statue is hollow and can be climbed for a unique view over the festival; the nearest exit is toward Schwanthalerhöhe U-Bahn station.

3. 2:56

   Ruhmeshalle (Hall of Fame)

   🏛️ Historic site · Schwanthalerhöhe · brief mention

4. 3:29

   St. Paul's Church (St. Paul)

   ⛩️ Temple · Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt · brief mention

   It stands just behind Theresienwiese U-Bahn station.

5. 3:43

   Oide Wiesn

   🚡 Activity · Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt

   Entry costs €4 and rides cost €1.50 each; it pauses every four years for the Central Agricultural Fair.

6. 4:44

   Weißbierkarussell

   🍺 Bar · Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt · brief mention

   Called a favourite among the festival's standalone venues.

7. 10:24

   Kuffler's Weinzelt

   🍺 Bar · Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt

   The vibe differs from the big beer halls, but trying the beer elsewhere is still recommended.