Luggage storage for Oktoberfest
Only bags up to three litres are allowed on the Theresienwiese. Suitcases, holdalls and day packs stay outside – and everyone queues at the entrance at the same time. Leave your luggage with us first, five minutes from Munich Central Station, and enjoy Oktoberfest hands-free.
Oktoberfest essentials
3-litre rule
Only bags up to 3 litres or 20 × 15 × 10 cm are allowed. Anything bigger is turned away at security.
Storage at the gates
Entrances P1, P5, P8 and P10 offer official luggage storage at €5 per item – without guaranteed space.
Strollers
Allowed on the grounds only until 6 PM, and not at all on Saturdays and 3 October. With us it is stored as an XL item.
Safe with us
Reserve online, real staff instead of machines, pick-up daily until 10:00 PM.
Oktoberfest dates
As of 1 October 2026. The official source is oktoberfest.de.
The bag rule on the Theresienwiese
Only small bags with a maximum volume of 3 litres or up to 20 × 15 × 10 centimetres are allowed on the festival grounds – roughly a small handbag or a mini backpack. Bags are checked at every entrance; permitted bags get a security band in the colour of the day.
A regular day pack, a holdall or a suitcase will not get through security. If you are heading straight from the train to the Wiesn, drop your luggage off first.
Source: Security at Oktoberfest – oktoberfest.de
What else is not allowed
Drinks without glass are allowed on the grounds but not inside the tents and beer gardens. Umbrellas, walking aids and baby carriers are allowed.
- Glass bottles
- Objects that could be used as weapons
- Gas spray cans with harmful contents
- Corrosive or staining substances
Storage at the gate or with us?
The city offers luggage storage at entrances P1, P5, P8 and P10 for €5 per item. That is handy if you are already at the entrance and only need to drop one bag. Capacity is limited and not guaranteed – on busy days it can fill up.
With us you reserve online in advance, drop off at Marsstraße 13 – five minutes from Central Station – and pick up daily until 10:00 PM. Ideal if you arrive by train, have several bags or a large suitcase, or stay overnight.
Getting to the Wiesn
From Central Station: take the U4 or U5 one stop to Theresienwiese. On foot it is about 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the entrance.
From us (Marsstraße 13): walk back to Central Station and take the U-Bahn – or walk in about 20 to 25 minutes.
Theresienwiese station can be closed temporarily on busy days. Allow extra time; the stations Goetheplatz, Poccistraße and Schwanthalerhöhe are also within walking distance.
Tips for a relaxed Oktoberfest day
- Book ahead at weekends and on 3 October – that is when it gets busiest.
- Keep valuables, ID and cash with you – they do not belong in stored luggage.
- Choose a generous pick-up time. If you're staying until closing time, book pick-up for the next morning – we're open daily until 10:00 PM.
- Dirndl on, suitcase off: on departure day leave your suitcase with us, celebrate, and head straight to your train in the evening.
- Several days in Munich? From 2 days you automatically get 10% off.
An Oktoberfest day with luggage
Arrive at Central Station
You get off the train – suitcase and backpack in tow.
Drop-off at Marsstraße 13
Show your QR code, hand over your bags, done. There is even time for a coffee at Café MackGorilla.
Off to the Wiesn
U4 or U5 one stop to Theresienwiese – with just a small bag.
Back to us
Pick up your luggage, at the latest by 10:00 PM.
On to your train
A five-minute walk to Central Station.
Your options compared
Honestly: if you only need to drop one small bag and you're already at the entrance, the city's storage is fine. As soon as a real suitcase is involved, you arrive by train or stay overnight, Bavarian Lockers is the better choice.
| Wiesn entrance | Station locker | Bavarian Lockers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €5 per item | depends on locker size | from €6.90 per day |
| Large suitcases | while space lasts | only if it fits | yes, any size |
| Book in advance | no | no | yes, online |
| Several days | no | limited | yes, with discount |
| Open | during Oktoberfest only | station hours | daily 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
Information on storage at the entrances according to oktoberfest.de, 2026.
What it costs at Bavarian Lockers
Plus a one-off €1.50 service fee per booking. One day = 24 hours from drop-off.
Oktoberfest FAQ
How big can my bag be at Oktoberfest?
A maximum of 3 litres or 20 × 15 × 10 centimetres. Anything bigger – including a regular day pack – will not get through security.
How much does storage cost with you?
Backpack or bag €6.90 per day, suitcase €7.90, XL/XXL €9.90, plus a one-off €1.50 service fee per booking. 10% off from 2 days, 15% from a week, 25% from a month.
Until when can I pick up my luggage?
Daily until 10:00 PM, or until 11:30 PM with a late pick-up (one-off €25). If you celebrate longer, simply book pick-up for the next day.
Do I need to book in advance?
Not necessarily, but it helps. With a booking your space is guaranteed and drop-off only takes a moment.
How do I get from you to the Theresienwiese?
Walk back to Central Station and take the U4 or U5 one stop to Theresienwiese – or walk in about 20 to 25 minutes.
Do you take strollers?
Yes, as an XL item. On the festival grounds strollers are only allowed until 6 PM and not at all on Saturdays and 3 October.
Can I leave my luggage overnight?
Yes. Book pick-up for a later day – multi-day storage is perfectly normal with us.
Is my luggage insured?
Our storage area is monitored by CCTV and looked after by our staff. Separate luggage insurance is not included – please do not leave valuables, ID or cash in your bags. Details are in our terms.
Hands free for Oktoberfest
Reserve your spot, get your QR code, drop off your bags – and off you go. O’zapft is!