From bag checks and "heat maps" that show overcrowding to extra police officers, plus a safe area for women, here are the plans aimed at ensuring people's safety at Oktoberfest this year.
Last year, the Oktoberfest had to be closed in the meantime because of overfilling. This should not happen this year. Among other things, AI should help.
On Saturday the 191st Oktoberfest begins in Munich. City and police want to do more for the safety of the visitors. The brass music is also supposed to help.
In Germany, hybrid attacks are increasing, but police and city don't want to be insecure before the Oktoberfest. How the security authorities prepare themselves.