Beer at Oktoberfest is on average 6.12 percent more expensive this year. Brewers blame the price increase on rising costs of raw materials such as hops, malt and barley, as well as energy and hourly wages

Prices at the famous Oktoberfest, which is being held for the 188th time in the German city of Munich, have never been higher, writes Fenix Magazin.

Beer at Oktoberfest is on average 6.12 percent more expensive this year. Brewers blame the price increase on rising costs of raw materials such as hops, malt and barley, as well as energy and hourly wages.

Beer this year costs between 13.20 euros (Museumszelt) and 14.50 euros (Käfer). Wheat beer in the wine tent costs as much as 17.40 euros. As German media write, non-alcoholic drinks have also become more expensive. A liter of table water now costs 10 euros, while lemonade costs from 8.20 euros to 12.40 euros per liter. New this year are machines with free drinking water, which are not located in the tents, but outside them!

Food prices

Pretzels are available for 3 to 4 euros. Half an organic chicken costs 20.50 euros, while the price of conventional chicken ranges between 14 and 15 euros. Half a duck costs up to 36.50 euros, pork sausages cost up to 20 euros, pork knuckle is a good 25 euros, and you can enjoy cheese spaetzle for 20 euros. In all tents there are menus that include food and drink, which is why lunch can end up costing you less.

Rides up to 12.50 euros

Tickets for rides and various activities such as carousels cost from 2.50 euros to 12.50 euros. Every Tuesday at Oktoberfest is children's and family day. Then families can enjoy the fun at lower prices. With the traditional tapping of the beer barrel, Munich mayor Dieter Reiter opened the 188th Oktoberfest on Saturday at noon, the largest folk festival in the world. This year Oktoberfest lasts two days longer, until October 3, when Germany celebrates Unity Day, and the organizers expect six million visitors. More than 600 police officers and over 2,000 private security guards are responsible for security at Oktoberfest.

Source: danas.hr