Munich's Oktoberfest: How Far €100 Gets You!

What can you do with 100 Euros at the biggest beer festival in the world? After all, the Munich Oktoberfest isn't exactly cheap! DW's Aisha Sharipzhan compiled a long list of must-dos: drinking beer, eating a pretzel and roast chicken and going for a spin on the ferris wheel are just a few of them.
Can she tick off all the things on her wish list on a budget of 100 Euros?
Take a look and find out!
00:00 Intro
00:38 Cappucino and Theresienbussal at Café Theres'
01:02 Souvenir: Lebkuchenherz (gingerbread)
01:37 Beer at Löwenbräu tent
02:30 Roasted chicken (Half Hendl)
03:15 Teufelsrad or Devil's wheel
04:35 People's recommendations (guess what the most say? ;-))
05:25 Ferris wheel
06:09 German Bratwurst
06:20 Oide Wiesn
07:50 Another beer and a pretzel
CREDITS:
Report: Aisha Sharipzhan
Camera: Holm Weber
Assistance: Jannis Hektor
Editing: Friederieke Rohrmann
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[@rn2811]

This was my first trip to Europe, my first time at Oktoberfest and what an amazing experience it was, and met so many wonderful people around the world. I budgeted about 130 a day but filled up on breakfast at the hotel before I went over to the festival.

[@ameyaathale1224]

When I was a student in Berlin, 100 EUR would buy me groceries for one complete month. ;)

[@Yazanov]

I am currently a student and 45 minutes away from the Oktoberfest, never been there and I would never even think about paying almost 15 Euros for one Bier or spend 100 Euros in one day doing what she did xD

[@dzhungosu]

I wish people in Munich, no matter visitors or locals, happy Oktoberfest!

[@user-vi8uv8nc5u]

@@djl7718 I wish a peacefull Wiesn

[@user-d32658]

@@djl7718Or just: “wir schaffen das!”

[@PetrD100]

Oktoberfest. Two weeks in year when Germans try to drink as much beer as Czechs every week.

[@DWTravel]

😂

[@RockShowVideos]

4:16 "I didn't last very long, but I'm really happy I tried it" - Story of my life

[@DWTravel]

😀

[@davidlynch9049]

Awesome coverage. You did well covering Oktoberfest besides just the beer drinking. Well done!

[@DWTravel]

Thank you!

[@stevenbaker7025]

Well, it's a folk festival after all. Pop culture just portrays it as a beer fest.

[@ghostwriter7547]

Very likeable, that's how you spend a day at the Oktoberfest, you don't have to get drunk in the beer tents, the Oktoberfest offers much more as Aisha has shown. ❤

[@Peryite89]

Yes, you don't have to be in the tents, you can step into vomit outside as well.

[@dontunderestimateme3026]

I‘m from munich and this is the best 100€ I‘ve seen someone spending😅 But I normally drink 4-5 Maß and eat in the Tent and then maybe Teufelsrad

[@AxelMunich]

I am from Munich and go to Oktoberfest every year several times. I love the atmosphere there, it's like entering another world everytime you go there. I love seeing everybody using the tradional clothes, the music, the smell of the foods, see the crazy rides, make friends,... Unfortunately it's very overcrowded sometimes but apart from that it's really a great event.

[@Mtl-zf9om]

It should be set up on a larger space if it's over crowded, we don't want another Duisburg accident which means Oktoberfest will be shut down. On the other hand, shutting it down doesn't seem that bad when you see foreigners hijacking your own traditional regional event. Sorry

[@XxSupaBAMxX]

@@Mtl-zf9om as someone from munich, part of what makes it fun is having people from all around the world as well as locals. In my experience, most of the people complaining about foreigners are not from munich, but from the countryside that should maybe stick to their own local fests instead

[@iTube2772]

what a lovely and fun host. i hope she stays around.

[@DWTravel]

Yes, she will. her next destination if everything works out: Bergen in Norway.

[@philiprutkowskivallejo44]

What most foreigners don`t know. The local breweries brew special Wiesnbier for the Oktoberfest which is quite strong at around 6%.

[@intimedal]

*laughs in belgian*

[@GLOCKROCK2013]

@@intimedal I know belgian beer very well. We can enjoy our beer, on yours i really have to fight to get it down😄

[@user-d32658]

@@GLOCKROCK2013Belgian beer is about 10 times better than German beer.

[@notroll1279]

​@@user-d32658 So what in your comparison is "Belgian beer" and what is "German beer"? Both are traditional beer making countries with dozens of genres of beer and hundreds of breweries. So if you don't specify, that's a pretty empty statement to make...

[@user-d32658]

@@notroll1279 Not really, check the rankings, then come back again.

[@Martyre20]

That one Aussie wondering round trying to find a bar, at Oktoberfest! Facepalm

[@christianh2581]

It shoud have been mentioned that if the beer costs 14,50 you are kind of expected to pay 15 or 16 because of tips for the waitress. Otherwise a very informative video 👍

[@DWTravel]

Good point.

[@Brotzkopf]

It is a very demanding job. But in 18 days my friend earned over 15k. Tipping is definitelly not necessary, because the tip is already included in the very expensive price.

[@omiham5795]

Warum muss man Trinkgeld zahlen 😂ist doch keine Pflicht

[@nicolascage7345]

@@omiham5795 musst du nicht, kommt halt die bedienung danach für eine seeehr lange zeit nicht mehr bei dir an den tisch

[@StepwaveMusic]

Are you American?

[@abdulmannan9483]

Excellent report....

[@badiskarboul2095]

Girl, I enjoyed it for 30 back in 2019. a 100 is a stretch haha Beautiful as always!

[@Gustavo-zd7vr]

Oktoberfest is an amusement park with beer tent. And the beer tent is not only a drinking stuff. There is good music and vibe. By the third beer you got lots of friends there.

[@Robbysan97]

This host is awesome! So down to earth

[@bellanorbert23]

Nice video! I just been yesterday there. Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@tatayrobertvlog5305]

❤❤❤ thanks for sharing nice video

[@rodmaknouni]

I was in Munich last August…half liter of beer was €4

[@littlebrit]

I went to East Germany and my total budget was 100 euros. It was enough! I ate at canteens and shopping at supermarkets.

[@JB-sv5pr]

She was vibing 🎉

[@kname1882]

100 euros for just one day and beer is 15 euros ?!?!??!?!?!?!? Are visitors having 10 000 euros salaries???😢😢😢

[@amblincork]

Germany certainly is not normally that expensive

[@wokeaf1337]

5:19 So lost, good luck finding a bar since there are only tents at the Oktoberfest .)

I was thinking people like this lady is what's making the event loose it's glamour. Might as well go to bar.

[@horsepowerandtalk1033]

I think she was pre-gaming and was already drunk.

[@shielaaposaga2394]

Wishing someday I could travel visit this country and tourist attractions

[@maxharinger5837]

All the food she ates, crazy :D

[@rudiknaus4139]

A very authentic video! Congratulations! 🥨🍺 As an Oktoberfest neighbour i can say that! 🥨🍺❤️

[@DWTravel]

Thank you very much!

[@happycook6737]

Amazing the waitstaff carry such heavy, heavy beers!

[@londazh]

one big thing you forgot to mention is the outfit you are wearing. It counts towards oktoberfest budget as well and is quite expensive ;) and yes, you could go in your jeans but I'm thinking you'd feel kinda "left out" seeing everyone else dressed up, so...

[@kylemcdermed8583]

I’m going today!! Will be there in 3 hours!! 🍺🍻🎉

[@DWTravel]

We hope you had a lot of fun! 😀

[@kylemcdermed8583]

@@DWTravel it was sooo much fun! I want to come back ever year!

[@clav93089]

I'm enjoying all the Oktoberfests here in Massachusetts, but would love to visit Munich for the authentic experience!

[@horsepowerandtalk1033]

Where in Mass?

[@fabianvolkel4346]

If you want it authentic you need to visit a Kerwa or a Fahnaweih in a small village Oktoberfest is at least 50% tourists

[@skt691]

@@fabianvolkel4346Depends on the tent.

[@YesSirPhil]

​@@horsepowerandtalk1033"Mass" 😃

[@horsepowerandtalk1033]

@@YesSirPhil That's local speak for Mass achusetts.

[@markmillward9733]

Even though it's September 24th we can't get enough Oktoberfest.

[@Prettier]

As an American, I think the prices are reasonable. Stuff in US is expensive. A single glass of wine at a restaurant would be like $16-25 so a big beer for $15 is reasonable.

[@DWTravel]

That's interesting.

[@nadiagarcia5488]

I was thinking the same thing. Margarita’s cost $12-$16+ nowadays. So to me a huge beer for $15 is cheap lol

[@pandraus]

man, I'm gonna miss the Wiesn

[@xDSDSDSx]

Considering you could've had six Mass beer and a free trip to the world famous Kotzhügel for 100 €, your Wiesn day was pretty wasted from a bavarian perspective.

[@DWTravel]

😆

[@holger_p]

Don't present bavarians as boozers.

[@DWTravel]

@@holger_p We do not. Watch more of our videos about Bavaria: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmHUmaWdgLNmZtU kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKevoJd9mLyIi5Y

[@holger_p]

@@DWTravel Somebody was promoting "six mass", not you.

[@timothyharris9252]

€14.50 for a liter mug?! And I thought beer at a MLB/ NFL game was expensive. When I went in '86 I think a liter was DM 5.50.

[@12799MaDeuce]

Remember that a liter is almost 34 ounces. So that €14 stein works out to $7/pint, which is about what craft beer costs at a bar in the US, and is much less than macro beer costs at a major stadium.

[@PMMagro]

Beer & Pretzel in company, all you need!

[@Tennischamp10]

If I was there. $70 on beer. $15 on chicken. $7 on preztel. $5 on dessert. $3 on tips to the lady bringing the beer. Thats how its done right

[@danielfittipaldi3705]

This is insane

[@jaughnekow]

i would like to experience this sometime soon.

[@1Eleven_]

Imagine how amazed an American will be when they taste proper beer.

[@juanes1235]

German Beer is like any ordinary American or Mexican beer. No matter how Germans are proud about your beer, it's not much difference.

[@flopunkt3665]

​@@juanes1235no way 🤣

[@manmanman2000]

@@juanes1235 Hahahaha... no! I drank lots of beer from lots of countries and German beer is definitely at the top and Bavarian beer is top amongst all German beers.

[@horsepowerandtalk1033]

I was not amazed! Of all the beers in the world German beer is far overated. After drinking over 500 different kinds of beer I can say for certain you can find great beer in almost any county. Especially New England style IPA(but not all) from American micro and craft breweries. BTW, the 4 kinds I had in Oktoberfest all made it into my beers I like category. They were Paulaner, Hacker-Pschorr, Lowenbrau and Augustiner.

[@coffeenorth]

​@@horsepowerandtalk1033I don't think it's overrated. There is great quality control in place and the country shows a diverse beer landscape from Pils in the North, unique Kölsch in Cologne to the different Weizen in the South. And that's only a few examples. I think it holds up to the reputation.

[@benelliotschmitz7070]

such a nice atmosphere

[@RobertSeviour1]

Vor lange Zeit war ich auch dort - aber bei den Heutzugagign Preisen, ne danke.

[@matero4life2019]

Alcohol and spinning wheels….. smart combo 😂

[@dunnowy123]

My friends and I planned to go in 2020...so, obviously that didn't happen. We've been postponing ever since, as we've gotten married over the years, but eventually, we hope to go! Until then, I live vicariously through these videos, and honestly €100 is not bad for a whole day out.

[@GUTOMOFFICIAL]

Yeah good job Aisha!

[@i86ij99]

It is getting ridiculously expensive, yet tourists happily pay for such high prices. I would rather get some food or eat something outside before entering Oktoberfest, or even get drunk with cheap beer from supermarket

[@horsepowerandtalk1033]

If you're not drinking and partying in the tents with 5000+ of your closest friends you've never met your missing out.

[@holger_p]

.. to do what on the Oktoberfest ? Having a walk and look around ?

[@davidlynch9049]

Isn't that the point?

[@noscoper1993]

Du lebst München falsch wenn dir die Wiesn zu teuer ist

[@notroll1279]

​@@noscoper1993 Und wie "lebt" man München "richtig"? Ich war 2 Jahre zu Gast in dieser Stadt (in der einem ja immer unter die Nase gerieben wird, dass man sich zwar teuer einkaufen, aber nie wirklich anerkannter Münchner werden könne oder gar den Dialekt sprechen dürfe). Im ersten Jahr war ich auf dem Oktoberfest, im zweiten stellte ich bei Abreise in einen dreiwöchigen Urlaub fest, dass der Urlaub voll das Oktoberfest überlagern würde und ich das nicht als Verlust empfand. Jahre nach meinem Wegzug war ich auf einem Projekt in der Stadt und das halbe Kundenunternehmen machte einen piefigen Betriebsausflug dorthin. Die größten Wichtigtuer, die tagsüber nie zu sprechen waren, saßen einem plötzlich in Seppelhosen und karierten Hemden gegenüber, gaben sich jovial und irgendwann kletterten alle einem unsichtbaren Signal folgend auf die Bänke und grölten zu Blasmusik "ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit"; ich habe mich dann schlagartig verzogen. Dass es teuer ist, kommt zu allem anderen einfach nur dazu...

[@mirageyuu]

Wir were there with our 2 kids, 2.5 hours: 200€. 😂

[@DWTravel]

Wow! 😳

[@cenk82]

@@DWTravelwhy are "woow"ing? This is the reality of Germany for the last 2 years. If you are a family of 4, 300 Euro are so possible in a day of Oktoberfest, excluding accomadation and transport! So, we are poor, thank you.

[@plomben]

In my opinion, Germany has great beer! I can only think of three better beer countries, that being Belgium (1st), Czechia (2nd) and Denmark (3rd). Norway and Latvia probably has the best microbreweries.

[@buninparadise9476]

let me guess you are from belgium

[@plomben]

I am from Norway@@buninparadise9476

[@Cz-De-Lifestyle]

You gotta pick one or the other. Either you drink like no tomorrow or enjoy those rides attractions. Youl'' be pukin your guts out all day if you trying to do rides after drinkin all those beers.

[@luisf2793]

Yeah I imagine that’s the case.

[@alihorda]

What if.. You took the rides first then drink beer

[@TheYoutubeUser69]

its against the law and they will lock you up. you have to have at least 1 promille when entering grounds. 0.5 if you are under age. please keep informed abour rules and regulation! @@alihorda

[@rheagalsim7497]

Yeah was wondering how you could drink all of that and still go on a ride. That wouldn’t work out for me 🙅🏻‍♀️

[@Palmerines]

The way she talks seems like it was written by a middle schooler doing an essay

[@rebeccajones5715]

Where did u get ur top??

[@cz2301]

Loved the girl in this video. More videos with her!

[@warmanhall8951]

Will we see home made farmer's cheese next in the dairy series?

[@Daniel-oj7bx]

yeah those leds are very vintage

[@starvingbymidnight]

anyone know how to get ticket for next year?

[@steinadler4193]

100 EUR is not possible, that's just 7 Maß. And than you have to eat something, before riding the rollercoaster.

[@parasgates7648]

Love from India hope i visit soon their Octoberfest to have a chug chug chug of beer 🍻🍺

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

Dorky fun for the whole liver.

[@luisf2793]

Seems fun, I however can’t get over 14£ for a coffee and pastry I pay 10$ max any higher that coffee better keep my awake for the rest of the day

[@jrighteous1984]

I go every single year and trust me , it's not expensive at all when you compare them to all the major cities in the U.S that ppl rather visit thinking its cheaper , go to Vegas , L.A , Chicago , New York Miami ect , you'll see much higher prices

[@luisf2793]

@@jrighteous1984I’m from California and I’m saying this

[@horsepowerandtalk1033]

Beer is cheap in Germany, just not at Oktoberfest.

[@jrighteous1984]

@horsepowerandtalk1033 I was just there last week , and it was about €14 for a massive beer glass that equals 3 beers , still not bad ..

[@jrighteous1984]

@luisf2793 then it should be cheap for you , I literally just landed from California and I paid $6 for a water bottle when I dropped off the car rental , go to Sofia stadium or any event in California and you'll pay way more than Germany for anything

[@Vedrajrm]

Did you had to pay to get into the tent?

[@richerite]

Top notch investigative journalism as usual. Cutting edge stuff.

[@TheYoutubeUser69]

geeeeez, i remember the maß for less than 9€ xdd

[@MichaelDoran23]

14 euro for a coffee and pastry, come on

[@kessas.489]

100 € is much money...

[@maio290]

100 € gets you away from Munich to literally every other Bavarian city via train ("Bayern-Ticket"). That's actually the better deal than to actually attend the Oktoberfest.

[@DWTravel]

Everyone as they like. Lots of people just like Oktoberfest. That's why we were there. But thanks for the tip with the Bayern ticket!

[@davidlynch9049]

Sure, and DB will either cancel your train, or make you miss your connection. I will take the Viesn!

[@maio290]

​@@davidlynch9049The DB might be a meme, but it isn't as bad as you may think. I'd avoid Munich at any cost during the Oktoberfest and I think that visiting another Volksfest or even Kirchweih in Bavaria might be also a very decent option. But that's the good thing: People can decide themselves what they're going to do :) For me personally and many residents (in Bavaria, I am not from Munich), the Oktoberfest is just a overcrowded and overpriced mess, however, there are also locals enjoying it a lot. So it's as everything in life just a matter of taste. But I think that the Oktoberfest doesn't really make for a good impression and that Bavaria has way more to offer than an overpriced place to get drunk.

[@mtunca]

14€? for beer damn that got creazy expensive

[@martin1042]

Definitely expensive, but I guess it has to be more expensive to pay for putting up those huge tents (which are more like buildings than "tents"), and they only got 16 days to make up for that.

[@holger_p]

Well, normal prize outside Oktoberfest is maybe 10-11€ for a liter. But they announce "tip included", and the life music is included, of course you pay for the athmosphere.

[@davidlynch9049]

If you rarely drink, 1 litre of 6% beer is more than enough.

[@malvinderkaur541]

Ich fuhle mich sehr nostalgisch

[@firmanprawirawardhanafirma5644]

before worst years that than this year some shop very expensive.

[@daniyaljavani7194]

Isn't 100 euros too much for a festival?

[@xsc1000]

It is. But once in year - who cares...

[@horsepowerandtalk1033]

Last year(2023), it was e13.50, a litre, average.

[@KAFKUBA]

I was there opening day. You didn't drink enough! I wouldn't even go if I only had 100 Euros.

[@DWTravel]

🤔 How much did you spend for a day?

[@KAFKUBA]

@DWTravel idk less than 200 but I didn't want to count

[@TravelonlineWalk]

Now

[@uk6396]

Ich verstehe zwar, warum man da hin geht, aber ich hätte nicht die Kohle um mich dort voll zu machen. Wenn ihr eine dicke Sause haben wollt, die einigermaßen bezahlbar ist, kommt zur Soester Allerheiligenkirmes

[@Olaf_Holz]

Ja, aber vielen geht es nicht ums Besaufen sondern um die Stimmung zu erleben..

[@grb2015]

btw the difference is, you went alone (without animating friends) and had a plan and did not get drunk as fuck. When I were younger i would spend like 200 for a day or more. know as an adult not anymore. btw. the reporter looks sexy. Love here smile. greets from germany

[@NeseToprak-ns4rp]

The best ever depensed 100euros , for fun 😊

[@franciscomiliani5698]

What about if you want to spend an afternoon with your family with 2 or 3 kids? Then it is not fun.

[@blverkr2898]

The only people really wearing the gingerbread hearts are either drunk as fuck or very young teenager couple.

[@sarahwehr6371]

3:18 good lord that’s a handsome man

[@DDPAV]

Compared to where I'm from, seems like a heck of a bargain for a 100 euro.

[@espandrews]

Where are you from? Switzerland??

[@vladimirmarkov2047]

Today I spent only 23😊 7 storage place for my backpack. 5.5 souvenir mini beer mug. 6.5 Bavarian sausage with bread. 4 entrance to the historical area. I'm not drinking alcohol. So I was more interested in national costumes, music and dances😅

[@seanzoan]

An introverts nightmare 😵 ..

[@DWTravel]

Yes, it certainly is.

[@iamgermane]

Where did DW find the Ameri-Asian lady?

[@DWTravel]

Aisha lives in Germany.

[@EGO0808]

Not even visiting if they would give me the beer for free.

[@undokat]

this is an absolutely bullshit event, I took part in 2012 and already then they charged 10 euro for a double glass of beer, plus they charge also entrance fee into those beer huts, plus entrance on terrace was additional 10 euro, the toilet cost 5 euro - imagine that when you drink beer, it's literally golden showers, I remember I spent 100 euros just by crossing the place, I had one sausage, a pretzel, and two beers, plus there is a lot of drunk people, police, urine smell, etc, I recommend you take your 100 euro and make yourself a beerfest at your weekend house for one week

[@funkmachine9094]

but it's november?

[@DWTravel]

September. Oktoberfest is every year in September. Funny, but it is just so.

[@tsebomokoena5095]

I always gotta 2x the price since I have a girlfriend

[@DWTravel]

Life is hard 🤔

[@bugged1212]

There's a big issue with everyone wanting euros and not many accepting cards at Oktoberfest. It was frustrating.

[@stefwittmann94]

Nah it‘s tradition. We use Cash and Cash only on Oktoberfest. That‘s why there are dozens of bank-automats all over the area:)

[@mememachine4766]

Cash is king. Its culture in germany they like theyr coints and paper money xd

[@stielimusterman3066]

Cash = power to the people

[@ekesandras1481]

6:10 that's no Bratwurst, looks more like a Käsekrainer

[@thomastimmann6200]

A Käsekrainer is a Bratwurst

[@ekesandras1481]

@@thomastimmann6200 no

[@thomasbarchen]

​@@thomastimmann6200A Bratwurst ist ein Hotdog

[@chicago9458]

If you don’t have at least 5 liters in one tent, you haven’t been to Oktoberfest

[@holger_p]

It's like you recommend people to suizide. 300ml Alcohol does kill some people.

[@davidlynch9049]

If you are an alcoholic, yes. Otherwise, one or two is the most the majority of people can drink.

[@duncan.o-vic]

It is crazy that anyone finds €100 a reasonable amount of money to spend on a non-luxurious evening out, and that's excluding transportation and dirndl. Paying double the regular Biergarten/street prices (and those are inflated already) isn't worth it.

[@machtnichtsseimann]

Thanks, Donnie Downer.

[@user-vi8uv8nc5u]

Very expensive.

[@dermusikhorerausleidenscha7632]

Try Ebbelwoi its better than beer

[@antoniacavcic9472]

That doesn't take into account the cost of transport and the exorbitant costs of authentic Trachtenmode

[@DWTravel]

No, it doesn't.

[@aidanhart9871]

15€ a beer ?????? Holy shit. No thanks.

[@cryptogaming9935]

ja mei, wen ma blos zwoa mass dringt freilich glangts dire dari

[@mirkorogic1006]

only 6 euros

[@serenityhillshomestead]

Do people hook up there...

[@flopunkt3665]

They sure do 😅🤣

[@panchopappe872]

congratulation you only onlt youtuber That Price ..........congratulation CUP BEERE 15.50

[@jdperini]

Oktoberfest should be called Septemberfest

[@mememachine4766]

Its still the oktoberfest. Just for the weather they made it 2 weeks early. During the wiesen especialy the first week it was even warm and sunny. Now its already cold every day.

[@jdperini]

​@@mememachine4766 see. If they call it Septemberfest they will catch the cold days (2 weeks) and then start octuber with oktoberfest, it will be plus 2 weeks of party, total 1 month of party