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Before the September commencement of Oktoberfest, seats in beer tents are in high demand. The Bavarian Consumer Association issues a word of caution against questionable online deals: these are often pricier than the conventional rates, and there's no assurance of entrance into the tent. "Many Oktoberfest establishment proprietors specify in their terms that reservations not directly purchased from them are invalid," the association advised. The result: patrons are denied entry.
Fraudulent deals have likewise been recognized by consumer advocates. The con artists took advantage of the high demand, and afterwards, recovering the purchase sum from the presumed dealer became challenging. "Visitors are left out of pocket," says association lawyer Tatjana Halm.
For security, it's advised to book a table via the Oktoberfest establishments' websites, the recommendation. The official booking portal oktoberfest-booking.com, where existing reservations can be regularly resold to interested parties starting September 1st at noon, is the recommended course of action.
The city outlines the per-person reservation fee on the internet. One buys vouchers for a predetermined quantity of drinks and food, commonly two liters of beer and a chicken per person. Any leftover vouchers can be redeemed in the tent owners' eateries for a certain time period following Oktoberfest.
Seasoned Oktoberfest attendees are also aware that entry without a reservation is often achievable. During the week, even smaller groups should have no trouble finding a spot, as per the City of Munich. On lovely days, the beer gardens surrounding the tents are also an alternative. This year's Oktoberfest, which attracts millions of global visitors annually, will run from September 21st to October 6th.
The Consumer centre of Bavaria warns against purchasing Oktoberfest tickets from unauthorized sources, as they may be more expensive and not guaranteed to grant entry into the beer tents. Visitors beware, as scammers have exploited the high demand for Oktoberfest tickets, making it difficult to recover the payment if the deal turns out to be fraudulent.
