Maybe you or your friends have been in a situation at the Oktoberfest, where boys or men take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere to hit on you or harass you sexually. Of course not all boys and men are that pushy but it does happen again and again, that boundaries which are set by girls and women are not accepted and are violated.

We don't want to ruin your fun at the Oktoberfest. On the contrary! We think that women and girls should be able to decide for themselves what is fun at the Oktoberfest. No one has to tolerate assaults and harassment from strangers or acquaintances. - not on the Oktoberfest nor anywhere else.

Here are some tips so that no one can ruin your visit to the Oktoberfest:

• Go to the Oktoberfest with friends and agree on a way home together.
• Never go to the bathroom alone, even if it's a hassle.
• Don't let boys or men whom you've just met accompany you home.
• Even if someone buys you something, does not obligate you to return any sort of service.
• If you drink alcohol, make sure it's only an amount with which you still are in control.
• Don't leave your drink unattended (Someone could put drugs in it to make you lose your consciousness)
• Make it clear when it's not fun anymore for you. A "Stop!" or "Enough!" makes it clear where your limits are.
• Sometimes a comfortable funny situation only develops into an assault after a while. Here a "Stop!" is appropriate.
• Often no one really responds to "Help!" or "Help me!". If you feel harassed or scared, address specific people directly and ask for help: "You with the red sweater….!"

If someone harassed you…

If you feel threatened or even just unsafe…

If you were molested or raped…

Then you can find help directly at the Oktoberfest.

We're at the Security Point for girls and women in the service center Theresienwiese (under the Bavaria statue) every day from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Telephone: 089 / 50 22 366

Don't let anyone ruin your fun.

Is this your first visit to the Oktoberfest?

Are you overwhelmed by the masses of people at the fest? What would you do if you lost your clique/your friends?

• Always keep your cell-phone, money, keys and hotel address on you.
• Arrange a meeting point, e.g. the giant wheel in case you get lost.

Infocard to download