Overview
- The Landgericht München I barred a specific event agency from reselling Ochsenbraterei table reservations at inflated prices in a ruling issued on Feb. 25, 2026, which is not yet final.
- Wiesn chief Christian Scharpf welcomed the decision, arguing such practices damage the Oktoberfest’s reputation.
- Reservations hinge on consumption vouchers rather than seat fees, yet the Ochsenbraterei’s terms forbid resale for profit and buyers risk ejection if a booking is not in their name.
- A 2024 test purchase cited in coverage paid €1,729 for six places, while current listings on resale sites still quote four- and five‑figure sums, including up to €12,500 for a Weinzelt table.
- Countermeasures include Munich’s official portal for transfers at original prices, the Ochsenbraterei’s swap option, and continued legal actions with warnings and lawsuits by the tent operators.