Incident Details

Between 5-7 million people will visit Munich during the period of September 19 and October 4, for the annual Oktoberfest beer festival. The primary celebrations will take place at the Theresienwiese fairground, where large crowds are expected throughout the festival period, particularly during evenings and weekends. The event will involve increased pedestrian, vehicle congestion in the surrounding area and heightened security and police presence.

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to be aware of crowds gathered near Theresienwiese. Travelers taking the U4 or U5 U-Bahn line should plan for delays.