New record as 7.4 million people visit Bavaria's Oktoberfest

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2026-10-04

Munich (dpa) - This year's Oktoberfest in Munich attracted a record 7.4 million visitors, the city said, passing the previous record of 7.2 million set in 2023. "This makes the 2026 Wiesn the most visited in its long history," Oktoberfest director Christian Scharpf said on Sunday, using the local nickname for the event. The crowds surged - and so did beer sales: A total of 6.7 million litres of beer was consumed, according to the city, 2.7% more......

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