The Munich Oktoberfest
A more than 200 years tradition.
- The first Oktoberfest was actually a wedding party of King Ludwig I in 1810
- Only beers which are brewed within the city limits of Munich are served at the Oktoberfest
- The beer is specially brewed for Oktoberfest and it's extra strong
- People drank 7,500,000 liters of beer at the 2018 Oktoberfest. This amount would fill more than three Olympic-sized swimming pools.
- You can drink beer from 09:00AM until 11:30 PM at the Oktoberfest
- More than 6,000,000 people attended Oktoberfest.
- The largest beer tent seats 11,000 people.
- The Oktoberfest got its own post office. More than 130,000 post cards and gifts are sent out every year.
- Albert Einstein worked there as an electrician and helped to set up a beer tent in 1896
- In 2021 the Oktoberfest was cancelled for the 25th time. In the past it was cancelled because of wars, a Cholera pandemic and in 2020 & 2021 due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
- 2025 has a premiere: The official 2025 Oktoberfest Motif shall be also available at very limited quantities in Deep relief with hand-painted decoration!
2025 Oktoberfest Munich Stein with official Fest-Motiv in relief and Beermaid Pewter Lid
Tapping into Tradition – Now in Stunning Relief! A Piece of Oktoberfest History in Ceramic Perfection What would Oktoberfest be without beer, camaraderie—and the beloved festival stein? For decades, the classic "Bavarian Blank 1.0 L Mug“, featuring a new Munich Oktoberfest poster design each year, has been a staple of the Wiesn. Until now, that design was applied as a decal—but 2025 marks an exciting new chapter for collectors and lovers of traditional craftsmanship: For the first time ever, the official annual Oktoberfest poster design is available as a handcrafted relief stein—entirely made in Germany, with exceptional attention to detail, quality, and artistry. This special edition is produced by the renowned ceramic manufacturer King-Werk, Würfel & Mueller, based in Hoehr-Grenzhausen—the heart of German ceramic craftsmanship. Sculpted, hand-painted, and kiln-fired according to traditional methods, this stein is a celebration of heritage, joy, and collectible artistry. Limited to just 3,000 pieces worldwide, the edition showcases intricately detailed relief artwork: The official Oktoberfest poster design (to the right of the handle) A traditional Bavarian brass band with the iconic Oktoberfest Ferris wheel (front) Munich landmarks including the Town Hall, Church of Our Lady, and the backdrop of the Alps (left of the handle) Framing the imagery are beautifully sculpted relief borders featuring stylized edelweiss flowers, brewery wagons, and Bavarian crests. Another standout detail: The year and "Oktoberfest München" lettering, hand-painted with 24-karat gold. Topping it all off is a premium pewter lid, adorned with a finely detailed relief structure. There are three different lid versions available: Baroque Style Lid, HERE: Beermaid Lid or Beerwaggon Lid. Each stein is individually numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity. This stein is more than just a vessel—it’s a tribute to what brings us together: shared memories, celebration, tradition, and community. A stein that lasts. A treasure that tells a story. Avialable by early September
2025 Oktoberfest Munich Stein with official Fest-Motiv in relief and Beerwaggon Pewter Lid
Tapping into Tradition – Now in Stunning Relief! A Piece of Oktoberfest History in Ceramic Perfection What would Oktoberfest be without beer, camaraderie—and the beloved festival stein? For decades, the classic "Bavarian Blank 1.0 L Mug“, featuring a new Munich Oktoberfest poster design each year, has been a staple of the Wiesn. Until now, that design was applied as a decal—but 2025 marks an exciting new chapter for collectors and lovers of traditional craftsmanship: For the first time ever, the official annual Oktoberfest poster design is available as a handcrafted relief stein—entirely made in Germany, with exceptional attention to detail, quality, and artistry. This special edition is produced by the renowned ceramic manufacturer King-Werk, Würfel & Mueller, based in Hoehr-Grenzhausen—the heart of German ceramic craftsmanship. Sculpted, hand-painted, and kiln-fired according to traditional methods, this stein is a celebration of heritage, joy, and collectible artistry. Limited to just 3,000 pieces worldwide, the edition showcases intricately detailed relief artwork: The official Oktoberfest poster design (to the right of the handle) A traditional Bavarian brass band with the iconic Oktoberfest Ferris wheel (front) Munich landmarks including the Town Hall, Church of Our Lady, and the backdrop of the Alps (left of the handle) Framing the imagery are beautifully sculpted relief borders featuring stylized edelweiss flowers, brewery wagons, and Bavarian crests. Another standout detail: The year and "Oktoberfest München" lettering, hand-painted with 24-karat gold. Topping it all off is a premium pewter lid, adorned with a finely detailed relief structure. There are three different lid versions available: Baroque Style Lid, Beermaid Lid and -here-: Beerwaggon Lid. Each stein is individually numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity. This stein is more than just a vessel—it’s a tribute to what brings us together: shared memories, celebration, tradition, and community. A stein that lasts. A treasure that tells a story. Avialable by early September
2025 Oktoberfest Munich Stein with official Fest-Motiv in relief!
Tapping into Tradition – Now in Stunning Relief! A Piece of Oktoberfest History in Ceramic Perfection What would Oktoberfest be without beer, camaraderie—and the beloved festival stein? For decades, the classic "Bavarian Blank 1.0 L Mug“, featuring a new Munich Oktoberfest poster design each year, has been a staple of the Wiesn. Until now, that design was applied as a decal—but 2025 marks an exciting new chapter for collectors and lovers of traditional craftsmanship: For the first time ever, the official annual Oktoberfest poster design is available as a handcrafted relief stein—entirely made in Germany, with exceptional attention to detail, quality, and artistry. This special edition is produced by the renowned ceramic manufacturer King-Werk, Würfel & Mueller, based in Hoehr-Grenzhausen—the heart of German ceramic craftsmanship. Sculpted, hand-painted, and kiln-fired according to traditional methods, this stein is a celebration of heritage, joy, and collectible artistry. Limited to just 3,000 pieces worldwide, the edition showcases intricately detailed relief artwork: The official Oktoberfest poster design (to the right of the handle) A traditional Bavarian brass band with the iconic Oktoberfest Ferris wheel (front) Munich landmarks including the Town Hall, Church of Our Lady, and the backdrop of the Alps (left of the handle) There are three different pewter lid versions available: (HERE:) Baroque Style lid or figural beerwaggon lid or figural beermaid lid Framing the imagery are beautifully sculpted relief borders featuring stylized edelweiss flowers, brewery wagons, and Bavarian crests. Another standout detail: The year and "Oktoberfest München" lettering, hand-painted with 24-karat gold. Topping it all off is a premium pewter lid, adorned with a finely detailed relief structure. Each stein is individually numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity. This stein is more than just a vessel—it’s a tribute to what brings us together: shared memories, celebration, tradition, and community. A stein that lasts. A treasure that tells a story. Avialable by early September
HB 1 Liter (34 OZ!) Glass Mug
Memories and thoughts of the Hofbräuhaus or Oktoberfest Munich are automatically linked to the Maßkrug. And because the glass steins are so popular in Munich, they are named after the Isar, the river that flows through Munich. Anyone who has ever been a guest at the Hofbräuhaus or visited the Wies'n shall never forget these massive, rustic glass steins. The Maß holds one liter of beer - alternatively there is the "Halbe" (0.5 liter) for a little thirst. The Isarseidel were used in Munich from the end of the 19th / beginning of the 20th century and replaced the ceramic mugs. The reason was that with ceramic mugs you could not check whether they had been filled properly. Whether on the terrace or in the good room: With an Isarseidel you always have a good portion of beer at hand - and for the hot summer days we recommend a mug made of ceramic, because in it the beer stays cool and fresh longer. Cheers! Height: About 8", Content: 1 Liter
Max, the Bavarian Boar Character Stein
A great amount of crafting skill is needed in making this kind of steins. Due to the complexity of this product, its made of very fine ceramic. Parts of the stein have to be separately pre-produced and then assembled before the first firing and decorating. Max the boar is dressed and ready to “PROST”, dance and sing at the Oktoberfest. Max is “caught in action” by dancing the traditional Bavarian “Schuhplattler” Dance: Stomp, clap and strike your calves, upper tights as well as the sole of your shoe (Schuh) with your hands, held flat (platt). He wears the Bavarian costume which is the Lederhosen with Edelweiss and Bavarian flag décor, Alpine hiking boots, mountaineering walking stick, backpack with his German Dachshund resting inside, and the German hunter hat with real hair in the “Gamsbart”. At second look, you will discover his tattoo on his right arm “I love Bavaria”, the Weisswurst – handle, the Kannenbacker Beer Mug as well as the radish. Content: 1 Liter Height:11” Limited Edition of 5,000 pieces. Each stein is individually numbered.
Official 2021 Oktoberfest Munich Stein
Genuine, original, official vintage stein / annual stein / Wiesnkrug / collector's stein with pewter lid from the year 2021 from the Oktoberfest Munich No item is as emblematic of the Munich folk Festival as the beer stein - as 1 Liter "Masskrug" with and without pewter lid. Despite the 2021 Volksfest was cancelled because of Corona again, nevertheless some Oktoberfest steins were produced. The official Maßkrüge of the city of Munich were also issued in 2021 as a small edition. Due to the special situation, however, the edition size was very small as in the previous year again. Overall Design: The "Wiesnkrug 2021" comes as a stone stein made of fine German clay, holding 1.0 liter. The stein’s shape is also traditional. The typical Bavarian roller shape is called "Keferloher". Decór As every year, the official Oktoberfest poster is used as the mug decor. Decorated opposite the handle, it is burned in an extra step (and thus made durable). Poster motif: On the 2021 poster, the Wiesnherz is the focal point. It is framed by hop vines, two steins and a pretzel, as well as a curved banner with the words "Oktoberfest Munich". Pewter lid The high-quality pewter lid is has a custom embossed pewter lid. Just like the mug decoration, the motifs change annually. This year, "Michael Schottenhamel" can be found on the pewter lid. Born in the Upper Palatinate, he started out as early as 1867 with a plank stand at the Wiesn. And this is how the Schottenhamel marquee belongs today to the Jugs 2021 Height: Approx. 8 1/3" Weight: About 3 pounds (1.5 kilos)
Official 2021 Oktoberfest Munich Stein
Genuine, original, official vintage stein / annual stein / Wiesnkrug / collector's stein with pewter lid from the year 2021 from the Oktoberfest Munich No item is as emblematic of the Munich folk Festival as the beer stein - as 1 Liter "Masskrug" with and without pewter lid. Despite the 2021 Volksfest was cancelled because of Corona again, nevertheless some Oktoberfest steins were produced. The official Maßkrüge of the city of Munich were also issued in 2021 as a small edition. Due to the special situation, however, the edition size was very small as in the previous year again. Overall Design: The "Wiesnkrug 2021" comes as a stone stein made of fine German clay, holding 1.0 liter. The stein’s shape is also traditional. The typical Bavarian roller shape is called "Keferloher". Decór As every year, the official Oktoberfest poster is used as the mug decor. Decorated opposite the handle, it is burned in an extra step (and thus made durable). Poster motif: On the 2021 poster, the Wiesnherz is the focal point. It is framed by hop vines, two steins and a pretzel, as well as a curved banner with the words "Oktoberfest Munich". Pewter lid The high-quality pewter lid is has a custom embossed pewter lid. Just like the mug decoration, the motifs change annually. This year, "Michael Schottenhamel" can be found on the pewter lid. Born in the Upper Palatinate, he started out as early as 1867 with a plank stand at the Wiesn. And this is how the Schottenhamel marquee belongs today to the Jugs 2021 Height: Approx. 8 1/3" Weight: About 3 pounds (1.5 kilos)
Official 2023 Oktoberfest Munich Stein
Genuine, original, official vintage stein / annual stein / Wiesnkrug / collector's stein from the year 2021 from the Oktoberfest Munich This is the "topless" (without pewter lid) version of the 2023 Oktoberfest stein: Despite the 2021 Volksfest was cancelled because of Corona again, nevertheless some Oktoberfest steins were produced. The official Maßkrüge of the city of Munich were also issued in 2021 as a small edition Overall Design: The "Wiesnkrug 2021" comes as a stone stein made of fired German clay, holding 1.0 liter. The stein’s shape is also traditional. The typical Bavarian roller shape is called "Keferloher". Stein decor As every year, the official Oktoberfest poster is used as the mug decor. Decorated opposite the handle, it is fired in an extra step (and thus made durable). Poster motif On the 2021 poster, the Wiesnherz is the focal point. It is framed by hop vines, two steins and a pretzel, as well as a curved banner with the words "Oktoberfest Munich".
Oktoberfest "Gemutlichkeit" Stein 0.75 Ltr., cobalt, hand-painted, pointed pewter lid
The Oktoberfest stands for tapping the beer barrel, Oompah music, fest tents and, of course , happy socializing. All of these elements have been incorporated on this beautiful hand-crafted German beer stein. The de-bossed text “Ein Prosit der Gemutlichkeit” is the famous tune everyone learns to sing at the Oktoberfest. These words mean “Cheers to enjoy yourselves in a cozy atmosphere!” The lid, made of genuine pewter, bears a very detailed relief of an old German beer-wagon. Each stein bears its individual serial number on the bottom and this edition is limited to just 10,000 pieces, world-wide(!). With the stein comes a certificate of authenticity, guaranteeing that this stein has been hand-crafted in Germany at King-Werk. Content: 0.75 liters Height: Approx. 10 ½”
Oktoberfest "It's tapped" stein, 0.5 L,, cobalt, hand-painted, pointed pewter lid
O'zapft is ("It's tapped") is the call all guests have been waiting for! After this call, the taps can be opened and the beer can be served. Proudly wearing his traditional Bavarian costume, the Bavarian starts filling the steins. His friend has started making the pleasant atmosphere by playing famous songs on his accordion. The top of the stein features the famous German drinker count-down in Bavarian dialect "Oans, Zwoa G'suffa" ("one, two DRINK!") and the text on the bottom means "Greeting from the Oktoberfest" Decorate your house with this beautiful stein and have a cold beer out of it whenever you want to have a great time. Hand-painted 10" tall stein, hand-painted with genuine pewter lid.
Oktoberfest Stein 0.5 L, rustic, hand-painted
There are only a few things a Bavarian needs to have a great time at the Oktoberfest . . . pretzel and beer! The Bavarian on that stein obviously is having a great time: Not just because of his happy face, but he holds a pretzel in one hand and a stein filled with beer in the other. Dressed up in traditional southern German costume, this quaint Bavarian made it right to the center of the stein. He is rustic and so are the hand-painted colors! The beer barrel handle and the Clydesdale motifs on the left and right sides along with the genuine pewter lid make this a stein to be treasured. Hand-painted 10" tall stein, hand-painted with genuine pewter lid. Not only does this stein bring the Old World's Lifestyle into your house. You can actually have a cold beer out of it!
Oompah Band Stein
As music plays an important role on German fests, an Oompah Band Stein must not fit in our collection. At the Oktoberfest it’s a must for each beer tent to have an Oompah band performing during the opening hours. The band is in charge for creating the happy festival atmosphere, playing cathy tunes and easy “sing along” songs all the time. Regularly they will play the “Prosit” song - a one line verse which everyone learns right away. When this is played, everyone gets on his feet, sings along and then takes a good sip. This is the perfect stein for your home: Have a cold beer from an authentic stein when the heat is on! The front motif shows part of the Oompa band players in action, giving their best as the crowd gets wilder and wilder the more and better they play. The script banner “Munchen Oktoberfest” is held by two lions, being part of the state crest of Bavaria. The “Munich Rathaus” on the left and the “Munich Liebfrauenkirche” to the right – two of the most famous Munich landmarks- showing where the Oktoberfest originated: Munich. “Prosit” (Cheers!), the pretzel, beer mug, trumpet are added as design elements to this stein. Each of these Oompah Band Steins are hand-crafted by our in-house artists. The cobalt blue glaze background adds great contrast to the hand-painted colorful relief motifs. Limited to world-wide 10,000 pieces only, each stein bears its individual number and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Content: 0.75 liters Height: Approx. 11“
Rosie, The Bavarian Boaress
A great amount of crafting skill is needed in making this kind of steins. Due to the complexity of this product, its made of porcelain. Parts of the stein have to be separately pre-produced and then assembled before the first firing and decorating. Here she comes! The true fit to Max, the Boar! You better tip good when you are served by this “Beer Lisl”! Rosie, the Bavarian Beer Maiden, is wearing the traditional Bavarian ladies’ dress, the “Dirndl”, which is worn by the Bavarian beauties at the Oktoberfest or any other special occasion. Her golden blond hair is fixed into two “pigtails” and the dress, hat and make-up confirm that she is no slave to fashion. On the other hand, which man could resist to this lipstick she is using? Carrying some overflowing steins in one hand, she holds a plate with typical Bavarian food in her left hand. The longer you study this stein, the more details you’ll discover, as there is, for example, the detailed prezel-handle. Content: 0.75 Liter Height: 11 ” Limited Edition of 5,000 pieces. Each stein is individually numbered.