Schützen-Festzelt

Reservations are required for most weekday and all evening slots, with an online portal open late winter/early spring. Voucher prepayment per seat applies. Some tables are reserved for shooters' clubs and regulars, but weekday lunch may offer walk-in possibilities, especially early in the festival.

Marksmen’s Heritage
The tent honors Munich’s Schützen tradition dating to the 17th century. It hosts live shooting competitions on the adjacent stand, with echoes of gunshots during the festival.

Balcony Panorama
With 2 balcony levels overlooking Theresienwiese and the Bavaria statue, it offers one of the best vantage points to watch parades, fireworks, and fairground activity.

Cozy Interior
Dark wood paneling, hunting lodge décor, and stag antler chandeliers create an intimate, rustic ambiance despite its 6,158 capacity.

• Crowd composition: 60% Munich locals, 25% German tourists, 15% international
• Demographic: Ages 30-60; older and more reserved than party tents
• Vibe: Traditional and slightly formal; moderate energy
• Dress code: Tracht expected; suits for some events

• Daily Shooting Show: Marksmen demonstrate crossbow and rifle skills afternoons in adjacent tent
• Munich Marksmen’s Parade: March through tent before Oktoberfest opening weekend
• Marksmen’s Choir Performances: Bavarian folk songs by local shooting associations

Beer: Spaten Oktoberfestbier, 6.0% vol., €15.20 per Maß

Signature Dishes:

• Half Roasted Chicken: €14.80
• Pork Knuckle: €19.80
• Venison Goulash: €21.50
• Game Platter (boar, venison, rabbit): €29.00

Vegetarian Options:

• Cheese Spätzle: €15.50
• Herb dumplings with mushroom cream: €16.20

Bands:

• Original Schützenkapelle (traditional brass, 11 AM–5 PM)
• Oktoberfest Band Hammerhau (evening folk-rock, 6 PM–10:30 PM)

Volume: Moderate—focused on conversation and listening rather than dancing

Images: balcony view, shooting demonstration, interior décor, stag chandeliers, game dishes, venison goulash, beer garden.

• Balcony Access: Ask hosts for unreserved balcony benches for best views
• Shooters’ Stand: Visit adjacent stand midday to watch competitions for free
• Game Lovers: Venison and boar dishes are exceptional and locally sourced

• Founded: 1887 by the Munich Marksmen’s Guild
• Original tent: Wooden hunting lodge structure replaced in 1964, modernized in 2009
• Marksmen’s ties: Host annual state shooting championships here

Address: Schützenstraße, Theresienwiese, 80339 Munich

U-Bahn: U4/U5 Theresienwiese (5-min walk) S-Bahn: Hackerbrücke (12-min walk) Tram: 18/19 to Hochstraße (6-min walk)

Opening Hours & Other Notes

• Dates: Sep 19–Oct 4, 2026
• Tent hours: weekdays 11 AM–10:30 PM; weekends 9 AM–10:30 PM
• Shooters’ showtimes: 2 PM & 4 PM daily
• Bag policy: 20×15×10 cm; larger checked (€3)
• Strollers: prohibited all days after 6 PM
• Smoking: outdoors only

Reviews & Ratings

Overall: 4.5/5

• Atmosphere: 4.6/5
• Food: 4.4/5
• Beer: 4.6/5
• Value: 4.3/5
• Music: 4.2/5

Pros: Marksmen’s tradition; venue for shooting competitions; balcony views
Cons: Less party atmosphere; formal vibe not for dance-seekers

FAQs

Q: Can I watch shooting competitions?
A: Yes, daily demos at 2 PM & 4 PM at adjacent shooting stand.

Q: Is balcony seating free?
A: Limited unreserved benches early; reserved later.

Q: Are game dishes worth it?
A: Highly praised; venison and wild boar top tent specialties.

Q: Does it close later?
A: Standard 10:30 PM; no extended hours.

Similar Tents

• Dates: Sep 19–Oct 4, 2026
• Tent hours: weekdays 11 AM–10:30 PM; weekends 9 AM–10:30 PM
• Shooters’ showtimes: 2 PM & 4 PM daily
• Bag policy: 20×15×10 cm; larger checked (€3)
• Strollers: prohibited all days after 6 PM
• Smoking: outdoors only

Overall: 4.5/5

• Atmosphere: 4.6/5
• Food: 4.4/5
• Beer: 4.6/5
• Value: 4.3/5
• Music: 4.2/5

Pros: Marksmen’s tradition; venue for shooting competitions; balcony views
Cons: Less party atmosphere; formal vibe not for dance-seekers

Q: Can I watch shooting competitions?
A: Yes, daily demos at 2 PM & 4 PM at adjacent shooting stand.

Q: Is balcony seating free?
A: Limited unreserved benches early; reserved later.

Q: Are game dishes worth it?
A: Highly praised; venison and wild boar top tent specialties.

Q: Does it close later?
A: Standard 10:30 PM; no extended hours.