Oide Wiesn

Meaning "the old festival grounds," this is a traditional and historical section within the Oktoberfest area, created in 2010 to recreate the atmosphere of 19th- and early 20th-century Oktoberfest. Compared to the main Wiesn, it is calmer and more focused on Bavarian heritage, craftsmanship, and folk culture. Here you will find traditional beer tents, hand-operated and vintage fairground rides, folk music and dance performances, brass bands, and regional customs. The Festzelt Tradition is a must-visit highlight, dedicated to traditional Bavarian music, costume, and dance. Its Augustiner Märzen beer is especially well known for its rich, full-bodied flavor. The Museumszelt offers an overview of the history of Oktoberfest, while other attractions include Bavarian tractors, a traditional Kegelbahn (nine-pin bowling), and marionette performances. One of the most iconic highlights is the Motordrom, the legendary "Wall of Death" motorcycle show. Notes: All payments are cash only. Oide Wiesn is not held in years when the Bavarian Central Agricultural Festival takes place (every four years). Some tents require advance reservations.

Great experience not as crazy as the rest of the Oktoberfest area. Worth the little extra ticket to get in! Friendly people and overall great start of the Octoberfest party

Nice family-friendly alternative to the Oktoberfest with a focus on heritage and traditional entertainment than just beer drinking like the main area. It's located in the southern part and can fill up quickly as well, so better get there early.

Less crowded than the other tents, can still talk to each other, food is also ok

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The "Oide Wiesn" the more traditional part of the October Festival

Went to Oktoberfest. It was an amazing time. So many people. Biggest festival/street party I've ever seen.

Súper cool, not too much crowded, old people enjoying, dancing.

It was my first time at Oide Wiesn and I loved it. It is very civilized, family friendly and the tents are beautifully decorated. They also serve the Augustiner Edolstoff which is one of my favourite beers. What more can you ask for ? It costs €3 to get in pp and once in you are in a whole different world to the one just outside the gates. It's much calmer, lots of old style rides and two beer tents with beautiful traditional decoration and even has a dancing area. This is what it used to be like. Don't get me wrong, I love the vibe of the big tents but, if you want a nice evening with friends and wanting to have a conversation this is probably a much better option. The beer here is awesome. One of my favourites and served in ceramic Maß. I loved it and wanted do have more but we had to leave for another tent :-( I am most definitely coming back here again. Perhaps might even book a table for next year.