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Oktoberfest tent guideThe Oktoberfest tent guide takes you inside the beer tents This is the second page of Destination Munich’s Oktoberfest Tent guide.
Oktoberfest tent guide the Bräurosl
They don’t come much better than the Bräurosl, mid-sized tent with a tradition as long as an Alphorn. You might hear a few of the long beasts blown here as well, as the entertainment is laid on thick and fast. As well as the usually brass and evening pop bands you’ll find yodellers regularly taking the stage. It can be a challenge to get seated in this one so make sure you’re there bright eyed and bushy tailed. This tent’s been run by the same family, the Heides, since 1936.
Oktoberfest tent guide the Augustiner-Festhalle
One of the most-loved tents among old-school Müncheners. Over 200 tables here are Stammtische, tables reserved for regular patrons who return again and again. It’s the only tent to still pour its beer from fine old, wooden kegs. It’s also family friendly with discounts on kids’ meals at lunchtime on Tuesdays. Many say the suds from Augustiner are Munich’s best.
Oktoberfest tent guide Käfer's Wies'n-Schänke A relatively tiny tent with “only” capacity for 1000 punters inside. Käfer's prides itself on its status as a favourite tent among Germany’s “Promis” –the local term for celebrities. Since you’re probably only coming to Munich for the Oktoberfest and aren’t to familiar with the the hosts of Deutschland sucht den Superstar it might not be worth the effort lining up to get into this one. Beautiful Paulaner beer and the fact this tent closes at 12.30am – 1.5 hours later than the other tents – might change your mind, however.
Oktoberfest tent guide the Weinzelt Who said you have to drink beer at Oktoberfest? Well, a lot of people actually but anyway, if the golden brew doesn't float your boat this is the place to go. The cosy “wine tent” at the back of the grounds pops the cork on over 15 types of lovely jubbly along with sparkling wine and champagne. Paulaner beer is also served.
Oktoberfest tent guide the Löwenbräu-Festhalle
You can’t miss this one thanks to the tower topped with a revolving lion outside. Another trademark is the beer-bearing feline over the main entrance who roars and takes a swig every few minutes. It’s the meeting point for fans of Munich’s second-tier soccer side, 1860 München (the Lions), who do their best to turn the atmosphere into that of a roaring football stadium. Though it’s internationally famous, Löwenbräu isn’t one of Munich’s favourite brews so you stand a better chance of getting a seat in here than in some of the other tents.
Smaller tents If the big tents seem like to much to handle you might like to poke a nose into one of the 18 “Kleine Zelte” – small tents. Spread across the Theresienwiese the 14 small tents hold between 100 and 400 punters. The focus is on food and the specialities served inside are usually reflected in the tent’s name – sweet treats rule in the Café Kaiserschmarrn, foul is famous at the Hendl-und Entenbraterei Heimer and Zur Bratwurst is always a right sausage-fest. You can also get a beer here of course, but just be careful about dancing on the benches (if it’s allowed at all). The Oktoberfest tent that isn’t Luckily for some, there is an alternative Oktoberfest to cater for the overflow from the Wiesn. The “Wiesnzelt am Stiglmaierplatz” takes place at Munich’s Löwenbräukeller beer hall a way away from the main Oktoberfest. It’ll be open nightly from September 17 to October 2 (except for Sundays) from 6.30pm in 2010. An Oktoberfest “after-party” starts at 9pm and goes into the wee hours. Check out the official website at www.daswiesnzelt.de if you’re interested.
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