Oktoberfest tent guide

The best beer tents Munich has to offer -
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This is the second page of Destination Munich’s Oktoberfest tent guide.
If you haven’t read the first page, you can do that here! And now, on with the beer tent introductions…

Paulaner Festzelt (formerly the Winzerer Fähndl)

The Paulaner Festzelt, back when it was still called the Winzerer Fähndl. Pic © Andreas Steinhoff

This is another huge tent down near the Bavaria statue. Until 2018 it was called the Winzerer Fähndl, and you’ll still hear plenty of locals using the old name.
The rafters drip with bright yellow streamers loaning a light and summery feel.
If you can’t get in through the main door try the smaller entrances around on the southern side.
They’re often not quite so busy.

The details for the Paulaner Festzelt
Landlords	Christine and Lorenz Stiftl (since 2026)
Seats	about 6,400 in total, including nearly 2,000 outside
Beer	Paulaner
Website	www.paulanerfestzelt.de
Reservations	Through the reservation page on the tent’s website.

the Bräurosl

The Bräurosl. Pic: CC Wikimedia

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.
The Heide family ran this tent for 83 years until Peter Reichert took over in 2020.

The details for the Bräurosl
Landlord	Peter Reichert (since 2020)
Seats	about 8,250 inside and out
Beer	Hacker-Pschorr
Website	www.braeurosl.de
Reservations	Through the reservation page on the tent’s website.

the Augustiner-Festhalle

The Augustiner-Festhalle. Pic © Andreas Steinhoff

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 still pours its beer from fine old wooden barrels, which plenty of people swear makes it taste better.
It’s also family friendly, with a kids’ menu and lots of families in at lunchtime during the week.
Many say the suds from Augustiner are Munich’s best.

The details for the Augustiner-Festhalle
Landlords	Manfred and Thomas Vollmer
Seats	about 6,000 inside and 2,500 outside
Beer	Augustiner, from wooden barrels
Website	www.festhalle-augustiner.com
Reservations	Through the reservation page on the tent’s website.

Käfer's Wies'n-Schänke

A relatively small tent with "only" around 1,500 seats 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 hosts of Deutschland sucht den Superstar it might not be worth the effort lining up to get into this one.
Paulaner beer and the fact that this tent keeps serving until 12.30am – two hours after the big beer tents call last orders – might change your mind, though. You’ll need a reservation to get in.

The details for the Käfer Wiesn-Schänke
Landlords	Michael and Clarissa Käfer
Seats	about 1,500 inside and 2,000 outside
Beer	Paulaner
Website	www.feinkost-kaefer.de
Reservations	Needed to get in, and they sell out fast. Book through the Käfer website.

Kuffler’s Weinzelt (the wine tent)

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 Weissbier is also served.

The details for the Kuffler’s Weinzelt
Landlords	Doris, Sebastian and Stephan Kuffler
Seats	about 1,500, plus around 540 outside
Drinks	Wine, mainly from Germany and Austria, plus sparkling wine and Champagne, and Paulaner Weissbier (served until 9pm)
Website	www.weinzelt.com
Reservations	Through the reservation page on the tent’s website.

the Löwenbräu-Festhalle

The Löwenbräu-Festhalle. Pic © Andreas Steinhoff

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 other football club, 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.

The details for the Löwenbräu-Festzelt
Landlords	Stephanie and Lukas Spendler
Seats	about 5,700 inside and 2,800 outside
Beer	Löwenbräu
Website	www.loewenbraeuzelt.de
Reservations	Through the reservations page on the tent’s website.

Smaller tents

If the big tents seem like too much to handle you might like to poke a nose into one of the "Kleine Zelte" – small tents. There are around 20 of them spread across the Theresienwiese, holding anywhere from about 100 to a few hundred people.
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's open nightly throughout the Oktoberfest (except for Sundays) from 6.30pm.
An Oktoberfest "after-party" starts at 9pm and goes into the wee hours.
To see some photos of this festival and to find out how to book take a look at my page here Alternative Oktoberfest Venue.

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