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Reservations, tents, costs and what to wear. Do Oktoberfest properly the first time.
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Oktoberfest Tents
The 14 main festival tents. Reservations for 2027 are not open yet.

Armbrustschützenzelt
Paulaner
Home of the crossbow competition, this traditional tent has been part of Oktoberfest since 1895. Known for its authentic Bavarian atmosphere.

Augustiner Festhalle
Augustiner
The most traditional tent, beloved by locals. Famous for serving beer from wooden barrels (Holzfässer) — the only tent that still does this.

Fischer-Vroni
Augustiner
Famous for its Steckerlfisch (grilled fish on a stick). A favourite among locals looking for a more relaxed atmosphere.

Hacker-Festzelt (Himmel der Bayern)
Hacker-Pschorr
Known as "Heaven of the Bavarians" for its stunning painted ceiling depicting a Bavarian sky. One of the most beautiful tents.

Hofbräu-Festzelt
Hofbräu
The most international tent and the largest standing area. Famous worldwide, popular with tourists. The only tent with a standing-room-only section.

Käfer Wiesn-Schänke
Paulaner
The gourmet tent of the Oktoberfest, run by the famous Käfer catering family. Known for upscale food, celebrity sightings, and late closing (1:15 AM).

Löwenbräu-Festzelt
Löwenbräu
Recognisable by the giant rotating Löwenbräu lion at the entrance. Popular with both locals and visitors. Known for its lively atmosphere.

Marstall Festzelt
Spaten-Franziskaner
The newest large tent, replacing the legendary Hippodrom in 2014. Features an equestrian theme with a carousel horse display.

Ochsenbraterei
Spaten
Famous for its whole roast ox on a spit. Each ox gets a name, and the count is displayed on a board outside. A unique Oktoberfest tradition.

Paulaner Festzelt (Winzerer Fähndl)
Paulaner
One of the largest tents with a massive tower. Known for its "Bayerische Woche" theme and traditional feel. A top choice for tourists and locals alike.

Pschorr-Bräurosl
Hacker-Pschorr
Known for hosting the famous Gay Sunday on the first Sunday of Oktoberfest. Traditional Bavarian atmosphere with a welcoming vibe.

Festhalle Schottenhamel
Spaten
The oldest tent (since 1867) and where the Lord Mayor taps the first barrel to open Oktoberfest with "O'zapft is!". THE tent for opening day.

Schützen-Festzelt
Löwenbräu
Run by the Bavarian rifle club since 1925. One of the more traditional and family-friendly tents with genuine Bavarian atmosphere.

Weinzelt (Wine Tent)
The only tent focused on wine rather than beer. Cosy and intimate atmosphere, open until 1:00 AM. Popular with an older crowd.

New · The First-Timer’s Playbook
Going for the first time? Do it properly.
The complete first-timer’s guide to Oktoberfest: reservations, tents, costs, what to wear, food and beer, and the mistakes to skip. A downloadable PDF with a 14-day money-back guarantee.
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