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Denkmal an die Opfer des Attentats auf das Oktoberfest am 26. September 1980

A Quiet Tribute at the Site of Tragedy

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Located on the northern edge of the Theresienwiese, the monument commemorates the victims of the September 26, 1980 Oktoberfest attack. Created by Bavarian sculptor Friedrich Koller, this memorial has invited reflection since 1981. It stands as a place of remembrance amidst the vibrant backdrop of the world-renowned festival.

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Did you know?

The monument was unveiled to the public exactly one year after the attack, on September 18, 1981.

Quick Facts

Wheelchair Access: Fully accessible
Website: muenchen.de/rathaus/Stadtverwaltung/baureferat/projekte/wiesn-opfer-denkmal.html

Guided Story

Can you feel the breeze gently touching your face? It carries whispers from a day that changed Munich forever. Look around you and see the vibrant Theresienwiese. Yet, right here, this monument marks the memory of that tragic day on September 26, 1980. You might feel the solemn energy of this place. It was Bavarian sculptor Friedrich Koller who crafted this memorial. Just behind you, the St. Paul's Church stands quietly, offering a contrast to the somber reflection here. Taking a moment to remember the victims is what gives this place its profound significance.