Women given shorts at Oktoberfest to prevent upskirting
Summary
At Munich’s Oktoberfest, an operator of the Teufelsrad ride has been giving women free cycling shorts to prevent people from secretly filming under their skirts. Despite police warnings and arrests, many videos showing women’s underwear have appeared on social media, raising concerns about privacy and the need for stronger laws.Key Facts
- The Teufelsrad (Devil’s Wheel) is a fast-spinning ride at Oktoberfest that often causes skirts to fly up.
- Filming under skirts (upskirting) is illegal in Germany and can lead to two years in jail.
- Thousands of voyeuristic videos from the ride have been shared online, with some viewed millions of times.
- One woman earned €9,000 from a single video showing her on the ride.
- The ride operator, Elisabeth Polaczy, has given out over 100 pairs of cycling shorts this year to female riders to protect their privacy.
- Police have run a poster campaign at Oktoberfest warning that upskirting is a crime.
- Arrests related to upskirting have been made during recent festivals, including a Swiss man in 2024.
- Munich now requires influencers to get permits and bans live streaming at Oktoberfest to limit unauthorized filming.
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