Can 14 year olds drink alcohol in Germany?
At 14 – minors are allowed to consume and possess undistilled (fermented) alcoholic beverages, such as beer and wine in public places, bars or restaurants, as long as they are in the company and have the permission of a Custodial Person. (§ 9 JuSchG (2) and § 1 JuSchG (1) 2)
Is Oktoberfest in Germany kid friendly?
The famous beer tents of Oktoberfest may well host the world’s greatest drinking party but the festival grounds also have numerous rides and other entertainment eminently suitable to families traveling with children of all ages.
Do you have to be 18 to go to Oktoberfest?
We don’t have an age limit; you just have to be ready to have a good time! What’s the best time to attend Oktoberfest? Hard question to answer, but there isn’t one single answer. We simply want you to feel as comfortable as possible in Munich, so we try to find the best Oktoberfest environment for you.
What is Germany’s drinking age?
16
The legal drinking age in Germany is 16, though kids must wait until they’re 18 to drink spirits. That five-year difference to the US, where the drinking age is 21, appears to be significant.
Can you drink at 13 in Germany?
In Germany, there are 3 drinking ages: 13 – minors are allowed to consume beer or wine with their parents or legal guardian. 16 – minors are allowed to consume beer or wine without their parents or legal guardian. 18 – adults are allowed to consume distilled alcohol.
Can 16 year olds go to Oktoberfest?
Children are allowed on the festival grounds. Children are allowed in the beer tents as well, but children under six-years-old must leave the tents by 8 p.m., even if they are with their parents.
What can kids do at Oktoberfest?
It’s 100% socially acceptable to attend the biggest beer drinking festival in the world.. with kids. In fact, I’ve seen German mums with a Stein of beer in one hand, and baby in another….
- Oktoberfest Must-Knows.
- Hit Up Beer Tents for Food, Beverages & Good Times.
- Stroll the Festival Grounds.
- Visit the ‘Oide Wiesn’
Are children allowed in beer tents in Oktoberfest?
The rules are as follows: Children under 6 years old are not permitted in the beer tents after 8 pm – even accompanied by their parents, including in the Oide Wiesn. After 8 pm children and young people under 16 can only remain on site at Oktoberfest if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Can a 16 year old drink at Oktoberfest?
After 8 pm children and young people under 16 can only remain on site at Oktoberfest if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Beer can be served to young people from 16 years old – but they will have to have proof of age.