The small Oktoberfest tents
It isn’t just the 14 legendary large tents of the Oktoberfest that characterise the Wiesn. The 21 “small” tents are today more than ever an integral part of the tradition and contribute equally in creating the special atmosphere during the festival’s 16 days.
Some are a genuine piece of the Oktoberfest history. Particularly attentive to the quality of the food, thanks to the lower consumption, these tents range from the 60 seats of the WIESN GUGLHUPF CAFÉ to the 900 seats of the AMMER HÜHNER & ENTENBRATEREI. A quieter environment is the order of the day in the small tents generally and are suited to families, and to those seeking a relaxed place where they can chat in peace with a friend. The beer is the same as that served in the large tents, but in some of them, it’s not just beer that is served , but also coffee, tea and refreshments in general, while in others, exotic cocktails are served, such as the BODO CAFEZELT .
They certainly offer a different experience, such as that offered by the WIRTSHAUS IM SCHICHTL, famous for its fake decapitations (well over 25 per day!), or the CAFÉ KAISERSCHMARRN where today, the marriage of King Ludwig I of Bavaria and Teresa of Saxony is remembered, from whose marriage the Oktoberfest originated.
It is impossible to resist temptation, entering into one of these small tents, perhaps if only to try something sweet.
Each one differs from another in size, décor, entertainment and what beer is being served. Some of them are a “new entry” while others now have a genuine centuries-old tradition.
Below find a complete description of each of these tents.
AMMER HÜHNER & ENTENBRATEREI

This tent has about 900 seats and has been at the Wiesn since 1885. It offers a tranquil environment and is distinguished from the other tents by its cuisine, indeed there is an organic menu! Augustiner is the beer served.
BODO’S CAFEZELT

This tent has 450 seats and is very different from the others. In fact, this tent is famous for its sweet creations, exceptional! During the day a good coffee or a cappuccino may be enjoyed, accompanied for example by strudel, prepared in a variety of ways, or other sweet things like donuts, pastries, ice cream. The music begins at 17 and from here on you can rave away with exotic cocktails.
BURTSCHERS BRATWURSTHÜTT’N

It is one of the smaller of the Oktoberfest tents, with just 80 seats! Top quality meat Is served , especially the bratwurst (sausage), at economical prices and offering a special, relaxing and family atmosphere.
CAFÉ KAISERSCHMARRN

This tent has 400 seats and was built by one of the more renowned of the Munich confectioners, the Rischart, in the style of a fairy-tale castle. Sweets are supreme in this small tent, and it is impossible to resist temptation; of course the Kaiserschmarrn is a must. A commemoration in honour of Ludwig and Teresa of Saxony and of their marriage is held here daily, which was also the origin of the Oktoberfest.
CAFÉ MOHRENKOPF

This tent has been at the Oktoberfest since 1950 and here too, beer is not just served. It is famous for sweets, of which the home-made apple strudel, the cheese cake, the tarts, and the “marshmallows” with fresh cream deserve a special mention. You can drink wine, prosecco, sparkling wine, champagne, cocktails, and a wide selection of coffees.
FEISINGER’S KAS UND WEINSTUB’N

This tent has around 180 seats including both the interior and exterior, and has been at the Wiesn since 1978. Famous for its cheese cuisine, where here it is really a cult, pasta is served, as well as excellent Bavarian pork and the classic sausages with sauerkraut.
GLÖCKLE WIRT

This tent has 140 seats, all inside. Offering a wide range of dishes from the first class Bavarian cuisine in a special, warm and welcoming environment, decorated with oil paintings, antique tools and kitchen utensils which allow the intimate enjoyment of the Wies’n.
HEIMER HENDL-UND ENTENBRATEREI

This small tent has 400 seats, and is very popular with the people of Munich, offering a traditional and authentic atmosphere. Definitely try the roast duck served grilled, seasoned with a mixture of spices, the speciality of the house. The absence of music keeps the crowd calm and makes the Heimer a quiet place where you can converse with a friend or bring the family to eat the great Bavarian food. Paulaner is the beer served.
HEINZ WURST-UND HÜHNERBRATEREI

This tent has 366 seats and has been at the Oktoberfest since 1906. It is a family run business, offering a wide assortment of Bavarian specialities among which the bratwurst (sausage) and the grilled chicken are the specialities, but also turkey, soups, pork, salads, duck. The beer served here is also Paulaner.
HOCHREITERS HAXNBRATEREI

There are 250 seats here. A particular eye on the quality in this tent, where it is said that here, the best haxenbraterei of the Oktoberfest is prepared. Vegetarian dishes are also available, accompanied by Löwenbräu and Franziskaner beer in a relaxed environment.
KALBS-KUCHL

This small tent was introduced to the Wiesn in 2008 and has 300 seats. It is similar to a large Bavarian cabin and the interior is decorated in great detail and can generate a lively atmosphere much appreciated by visitors to the Oktoberfest.
MÜNCHNER KNÖDELEI

This tent offers its visitors 390 seats of which 300 are indoor. The dumpling is a true icon of Bavarian cuisine, it is the motto of this tent, and indeed, “preserving and spreading the culture of the dumpling”. There are over 50 varieties of delicious dumplings available on the Münchner Knödelei menu, among which are the spicy dumpling with mushrooms, the dumpling with spinach, the sweet dumpling with banana.
POSCHNERS HÜHNER-UND ENTENBRATEREI

This tent only has seating inside for 350. The original family recipe makes the roast duck and chicken one of the reasons to visit this tent. Particular care is taken with the cuisine, excellent quality with a menu offering a wide selection of quality Bavarian produce in a very welcoming environment. Hacker-Pschorr is the brewery of choice.
SCHIEBL’S KAFFEEHAFERL

It is one of the smaller tents with its 100 seats which subsequently make it especially suited to families. Don’t miss its Irish coffee, but also the apple pancakes, the strudel and different varieties of cakes and pastries, as well as various liqueurs and fine wines. No beer is served in this tent and it is an oasis of peace as there is no music.
VINZENZMURR METZGER STUBN

The Vinzenzmurr in 2012 ,celebrated its 110 years at the Oktoberfest and is therefore one of the older tents at the Theresienwiese. It has a total of 130 seats. Its exclusive atmosphere, traditional Bavarian live music, and its exceptional cuisine make it one of the best places in which to enjoy your day at the Oktoberfest. Its atmosphere and décor make it special. Don’t miss the Schweinsbratwürstel. Paulaner is the beer served. A piece of Oktoberfest history. Absolutely recommended.
WIESN GUGLHUPF CAFÉ

With its 60 seats it is the smallest tent at the Wiesn. It’s hard to miss as this tent is in the shape of a Guglhupf, i.e. a German cake. It is a kind of rotating bar-ride, which, thanks to a rotation of 360°, offers a complete view of the Oktoberfest. Of course the Guglhupf is the speciality of the house, served in dozens of varieties, both sweet and salty, including the classic with poppy seeds or filled with walnuts and variations with plum, courgettes, beer, olives and spiced tomato, or filled with salmon. There are also breakfast dishes available, chocolate, coffee, hot tea, apple strudel, but also wine and liquors, soft drinks and savouries.
WILDMOSER HÜHNERBRATEREI

This tent has 320 seats, all inside, the property of the Wildmoser family and at the Oktoberfest since 1981. It is very popular with the people of Munich. Particular attention is paid to the ambience, with special grills with very efficient combustion for cooking the mainly chicken based menu, with a really special taste.
WILDSTUBEN

La Wildstuben has 271 seats. Inside a setting evoking nature and hunting is found, with a rich series of decorative furnishings in wood. Of course, the speciality is wild game, such as rabbit, wild boar and deer, in addition to the usual Bavarian dishes such as pork and beef, and some vegetarian dishes … all however watered down by a great Augustiner beer.
WIRTSHAUS IM SCHICHTL

This tent has been at the Oktoberfest since 1869 and represents a piece of Oktoberfest history and part of the age-old tradition of the Wiesn. “Decapitations” are the order of the day in this tent! Indeed 25 performances of mock decapitations are carried out every day, amounting to about 400 during the 16 days of the festival.
ZUM STIFTL

The Zum Stiftl has 360 seats inside and is famous for its duck, cooked in the traditional way and for its roast chicken too. It has a cosmopolitan turnout with guests from every part of the world that meet here with a welcoming atmosphere particularly suited to families, also with its children’s menu and a variety of vegetarian dishes.
ZUR BRATWURST

This tent just made its début at the Wiesn in 2007 with its 160 seats, keeping, thanks to the Hochreiter family, the tradition of “Bratwurstglöckl”, restoring life to a place that lovers of the Oktoberfest appreciate due to its rustic intimacy.
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BUS Trips

Disco Bus
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1 Free Voucher for 1 person
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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(valid for 3 months)
€110

Travel + Hotel
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1 Free Voucher for 1 person
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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(valid for 3 months)
€145

Weekend Long
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1 Free Voucher for 1 person
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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(valid for 3 months)
€159

Travel + Hotel + Typical Village
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1 Free Voucher for 1 person
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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(valid for 3 months)
€145

Oktoberfest + Camping
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1 Free Voucher for 1 person
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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(valid for 3 months)
€145

Oktoberfest + Innsbruck
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1 Free Voucher for 1 person
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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(valid for 3 months)
€150

Oktoberfest + Cannstatter Volksfest
AS A GIFT FOR EVERY RESERVATION
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1 Free Voucher for 1 person
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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(valid for 3 months)
€164

Oktoberfest + Neuschwanstein Castle
AS A GIFT FOR EVERY RESERVATION
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1 Free Voucher for 1 person
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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(valid for 3 months)
€169

Oktoberfest + Lunch
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1 Free Voucher for 1 person
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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(valid for 3 months)
€170

Deluxe
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1 Free Voucher for 1 person
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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(valid for 3 months)
€219

Oktoberfest + 2 Nights + Guided Tour
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1 Free Voucher for 1 person
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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(valid for 3 months)
€270

Travel only
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1 Free Voucher for 1 person
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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(valid for 3 months)
€70

Oktoberfest Roulette
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1 Free Voucher for 1 person
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Kingdom of Dionysus SPA
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(valid for 3 months)