Oktoberfest extension proposed after intimidation – DW – 10/02/2025

Officials said the Oatrafest of Munich would not be extended for a day despite the temporary closure on the threat of the bomb on Wednesday.

Festival spokesperson Peter Insalacmer told Broadcaster Bavarian Radio that “it is really not possible on such a small notice,” Staff Contracts end on Sunday and most of the workers leave immediately after. Hey said that this vague white visitor would book the table for a couple day.

Bavaria’s internal minister Jochim Herman decided with the city, but “it would not be easy.”

Herman said that there is no risk after Wednesday’s incident and a normal festival day on Thursday, with investigation, now focus on the motivations of suspects.

Hospitality Association Dihoga gave Sugstagate an extension as a sign of flexibility.

After Outchfest’s shutdown on Wednesday due to the threat of the bomb, the German Hospitality Association Dehoga suggested to extend the festival as a sign that “life will be happy.”

Managing Director Thomas Gepart said the event was “a world-famous symbol of Bavarian hospitality, happiness and solidarity of life.”

Hey said that he does not expect visitors to stay away from the bomb or stay away from the congestion seen on Saturday, surprising the guests by associating the Swift response by the authorities. “When it is open again, I am sure the tent is full,” hey said.

What an extension is possible, it is not clear, the authorities pointed to the city’s approval and the challenge to find enough employees on short notice.

Gipper stated that it was too early to assess the economic impact of the shutdown, thought that he said that the bees at the festival were “very good” so far and could still be “sufficiently profitable”.

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You join us as a German Hospitality Association, which suggests expanding the octarfest after Wednesday’s threat.

The festival ground was closed for hours after the police joined a bomb threat to a house fire and explosions in the north of the city.

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