Wirtshaus im Schichtl

Organic beef and pork cookery with wine, sparkling wine, beer and traditional theater.

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Spaten

Beer

Small

Type

Available Beverages

Beer
Wheat Beer
Wine
Champagne
Reservation Timeline
Typical Reservation Period

February

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Tent Statistics
Capacity:250
Tent Seats:200
Beer Garden Seats:50
Brewery:Spaten
Beer:Spaten Oktoberfestbier
Type:Small
Beer Price:€14.90
Host Family:Schichtl

Wirtshaus im Schichtl uniquely integrates with the legendary Schichtl Varieté Theater, offering traditional Bavarian cuisine alongside 25 daily guillotine execution shows dating back to 1869. This 364-seat tent serves Spaten beer while guests can witness illusion acts and theatrical performances, featuring organic regional sourcing, Papa-Schichtl cocktail bar, and 156 years of variety theater tradition managed by the Schauer family.

Reservations & Table Booking

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Reservations accepted by email/phone/official site for tables (4–10), usually voucher minimum applies. Lunch and between theater shows have walk-in availability; fastest to book is the evening slot with live music.

What Makes This Tent Special

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  • Daily Decapitation Spectacle: 25 guillotine executions per day (192-year tradition)
  • Integrated Illusion Theater & Tavern: Watch shows then dine steps away from stage
  • Organic & Regional Sourcing: Herrmannsdorfer meat, organic Weißwurst breakfast Mon–Fri
  • Historic Atmosphere: Original facade motifs restored; wooden interior, hops garlands
  • Papa-Schichtl Bar: New academic mixology bar serving cocktails in tent

Atmosphere & Crowd

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Theater Shows:

  • Guillotine executions: 25× daily, free for children under 12
  • Illusion acts & plays: Two new shows every year

Dining Ambiance:

  • Morning: Weisswurst breakfast, quiet tavern atmosphere
  • Afternoon: Show intermissions create peaks in dining activity
  • Evening (7:00–11:30 PM): Party bands (Zamm’grauscht evenings; Larisa & Klaus 12–5 PM; Opera Sunday 1:30 PM)

Decor:

  • Wooden beams, hops garlands, historic posters, fireplace
  • Renovated facade replicating 19th-century lodge style

Food & Drinks

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  • Spaten Oktoberfestbier from wooden barrel (€15.20)
  • Spaten Hefeweizen (€15.20)
  • Papa-Schichtl Bar Cocktails: Aperol Spritz, Hugo, Espresso Martini (€12.00–€14.00)
  • Regional Wines & Spirits
  • Non-alcoholic: Apple spritzer, soft drinks (€4.00–€6.00)

Insider Tips & Local Secrets

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  • Morgens um 10 Uhr: Arrive for Weisswurst breakfast before lunch crowds
  • Theater timing: Dine during show intermissions for quick turnover
  • Opera Sundays: Enjoy 15-min opera by Anton Klotzner at 1:30 PM
  • Papa-Schichtl Bar: Try Espresso Martinis post-show for late-night vibes
  • Photograph Facade: Vintage facade restored; great for historic shots

History & Background

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  • 1869: Imperial variety theater "Schichtl" launched beheading show
  • 1906: Wirtshaus im Schichtl tavern established adjacent theater
  • WWI–WWII: Operation interrupted 1914–18 & 1939–45
  • 1952: Theater and tavern reunified by Manfred Schauer’s ancestors
  • 2006: Current Wirtshaus tent built; tavern integrated with theater
  • 2025 Renovation: New facade restored to original style; Papa-Schichtl-Bar added

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