Schützen Festzelt – shooter tent at oktoberfest

The Schützen-Festzelt captivates with its flower-adorned balcony, hosting Bavarian shooting clubs and lively crowds for a festive blend of tradition, music, and clinking steins.

basic information

the history

Originating as the Schützenhalle in 1876, the tent was a sole Oktoberfest staple by 1926, eventually relocating under Munich’s Bavaria statue in 1961. Neglected for years because of its off-the-beaten-path location, the Reinbold family revived it in 1979, which attracted Munich’s upper-crust youth with wine bars and VIP status.

A 2015 renovation included an imposing gallery, expanding capacity to 6,278 while changing its atmosphere from rowdy to upscale, appealing to older patrons.  It is still famous for holding shooting competitions since 1896 and selling only Löwenbräu beer, and it is currently the largest tent at Oktoberfest by area, including its shooting range. 

special offerings

Family Day Tuesdays: Each Tuesday (12:00 PM–6:00 PM), Schützen-Festzelt hosts Oktoberfest’s Family Day with discounted carnival rides, perfect for family fun.

Breathtaking Balcony Views: The tent features Oktoberfest’s prettiest balcony with expansive views of the Ferris wheel and Munich sunsets—ideal for romantic nights or panoramic sips.

Oktoberfest Shooting Tradition: Organized by the Bavarian Sports Shooting Federation, the tent has 110 shooting tables for its yearly Oktoberfest shoot, combining sport and celebration in a distinctive Bavarian tradition.

Beer 

The Schützen-Festzelt is the one and only tent at Oktoberfest where you can enjoy the unique Löwenbräu beer, adding a special touch to the festival’s brewing tradition. This special offering highlights Munich’s wonderful beer tradition, making sure every sip is filled with genuine Bavarian flavour. 

Schützen-Festzelt menu

The tent welcomes visitors on a delicious gastronomic adventure via Bavarian cuisine, where dishes honour the area’s rich history. The menu includes 

• Meat Dishes: Suckling pig in malt beer (Franciscan style), tender boiled beef, “Dream Duo” (glazed veal knuckle + meatball), gravy, potato salad.

•  Vegetarian Options: Vegetable curry, spicy potato goulash with onions, cheese spaetzle, fresh chanterelles, pancakes stuffed with oyster mushrooms and leek.

• Desserts: Apple strudel with vanilla cream, plum cobbler, apple fritters, New York cheesecake, “Kaiserschmarrn” with rum & stewed plums.

opening hours

Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

peak hours: from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM.

Beer serving ends: 10:30 pm.

Schützen-Festzelt Reservation 2025

Starting at 10 AM on February 3, reservations can be made online on the official website. Visitors are only allowed to secure one lunch or dinner time slot per day, and seats are only available for the agreed number of guests. If you arrive over 30 minutes late, you lose your table. The middle section of the tent is open to walk-in guests without a reservation. 

tent Location and accessibility

Situated close to the Winzerer Fähndl at the end of Matthias-Pschorr-Strasse, the Schützen-Festzelt is easily accessible. Public transport is the best option for convenient access, as the Theresienwiese station is conveniently served by buses and trains.