Some many Munich Oktoberfest big beer tents, so little time. It will be here before you know it so make yourOktoberfest beer tent reservations now.

The Oktoberfest tents are temporary structures built for the 16-day festival. Each of the 'Big 6' Munich breweries hosts a tent and sells their famous German beer at their respective tent. To enjoy the festival make your Oktoberfest beer tent reservations now. To make Munich Oktoberfest beer tent reservations, contact the tents directly.

With 14 big beer tents to choose from deciding on which tent best suits your needs requires a bit of knowledge. Take a look at the 'Oktoberfest big tents' facts

• Hippodrom - It's where the younger crowd hang out. The tent is smaller compared to other tents and the German VIPs frequent the Hippodrom. Along with  beer they have a cool champagne bar on the first floor, hard liqour is also served.
  • Seating: 3200 inside, 1000 outside
  • Brewery: Spaten-Franziskaner-Braeu
  • What to order: Bayerisches Biergartenschmankerl and Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu beer of choice or your or non-alcoholic beverage.
  • Flirt factor: High
• Armbrustschuetzen-Festhalle - The Oktoberfest crossbow competition in this tent has been flying since 1895. You can also get your jam on with the Unterburnner Blasmusik band.Seating:
  • 5830 inside, 1600 outside
  • Brewery: Paulaner
  • What to order: Roast chicken, pork knucles, or traditional sausages with sauerkraut and your favorite  Paulaner beer or or non-alcoholic beverage.
  • Dance factor: Super
• Hofbraeu-Festzelt - The largest Oktoberfest tent is popular with locals as well as Americans and Australians, who also frequent the Hofbraeuhaus in the city of Munich.
  • Seating: 6896 inside, 3022 outside
  • Brewery: Hofbraeu München
  • What to order:  Hofbraeu-Pan; Roasted duck, suckling pig, red cabbage, potato dumpling with your favoirite Hofbraeu München beer or non-alcoholic beverage.
  • Food factor: Very good
• Hackerbraeu-Festhalle - The tent is surronded by painted clouds so you'll feel like you're in Bavarian heaven.
  • Seating: 9300
  • Brewery: Hacker-Pschorr
  • What to order: Fresh roasted Bavarian chicken and Hacker-Pschorr beer or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice.
  • Savings factor: High with the Mittags-Wies`n" from noon until 5.45 pm featuring affordable delicacies.
• Schottenhammel - This is the most important tent since on the opening day of the Wiesn, at 12 pm , the mayor of Munich, will tap the first keg and call out “O’zapft is!” (the keg is tapped!).
  • Seating: 6000 inside, 4000 outside
  • Brewery: Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu
  • What to order: Munich-style schnitzel with potato salad and your favoirite Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu or non-alcoholic beverage.
  • Fun factor: Very high
• Winzerer Fähndl  - The locals call this beer tent "Gemuetlichkeit" for its relaxed and quaint feeling. The tent is decorated with authentic Bavarian details and sing-alongs are encouraged.
  • Seating: 8450 inside, 2450 outside
  • Brewery: Paulaner
  • What to order: Homemade Obatzta (various types of soft cheese mixed and spiced) with chives and onion rings and in between your favorite mug of Paulaner or non-alcoholic beverage, a large "Wies'n" pretzel.
  • How to find it: Look for the revolving Paulaner beer stein below the Bavaria Statue
• Schützen-Festhalle -  A much small tent but famous famous for its food, it still packs a punch.
  • Seating: 5400 guests
  • Brewery: Loewenbraeu
  • What to order: Bavarian sickling pig prepared in malt beer sauce and served with potato-salad served with your favorite Loewenbraeu beer or non-alcoholic beverage.
  • Food factor: Yummy
• Kaefer's Wiesnschaenke - It's where world VIPs visiting Oktoberfest hang out. Other tents serve beer until 10:30 p.m. But Kaefers serves until 12:30 a.m.
  • Seating: 1000 inside, 1900 outside
  • Brewery: Paulaner
  • What to order: Kaefer-roasted duck and your favorite Paulaner beer or non-alcoholic beverage.
  • VIP factor: Very high, get your pen and autorgraph handy but be prepared to run against some tough bouncers at the entrance.
• Weinzelt - Oktoberfest isn't only for beer drinkers. Enjoy over 15 wines, Sekt (sparkling wine), and champagne at this cozy wine bar.
  • Seating: 1300 inside, 600 outside
  • Beverages: Extensive list of fine wines and champagnes as well as Paulaner Weissbier
  • Upscale factor: Bling-bling
• Loewenbraeu-Festhalle  - Don't let the lion's roar startle you at the Loewenbraeu tent. This beer tent is the meeting point for fans of the TSV 1860 Munich soccer team as they are also called “Lions”.
  • Seating: 5700 inside, 2800 outside
  • Brewery: Loewenbraeu
  • What to order: Schweinshax'n mit Kartoffelknoedel (Pork hocks and potato dumplings and your favorite Loewenbraeu beer or non-alcoholic beverage.
  • Fun factor: Very high
• Braeurosl  - Here you'll find lots of fun and lots of Yodeling, and lots of Bavarian music.
  • Seating: 6220 inside, 2200 outside
  • Brewery: Hacker-Pschorr
  • What to order: Everything looks so good, take your pick!
  • Fun factor: Very high
• Augustiner-Festhalle - Known for the friendliest staff and a very kid-friendly atmosphere, this tent packs a friendly smile on those that visit.
  • Seating: 6000 inside, 2500 outside
  • Brewery: Augustiner Braeu Wagner KG
  • Friendly factor: Very smiley :-)
• Spatenbraeu-Festhalle (Ochsenbraterie) - Ochsenbraterei does indeed offer an amazing variety of different oxen specialties. One look at the menu and many visitors will be awestruck at the great variety of dishes that can be created with an ox.
  • Seating: 5900 inside, 1500 outside
  • Brewery: Spaten
  • What to order: Bavarian ox filet with pepper sauce, vegetables and gratinated potatoes
  • Food factor: Very high, check out the varieties of ox specialities.
• Fischer-Vroni -  You can enjoy an authentic grilled "fish on a stick" in one of the most comfortable tents at the Oktoberfest. Even the preparation of the fish is an experience: the fish are skewered on a stick, and grilled in a 15-meter long row. Regardless whether walleyed pike, white fish, or salmon trout…. Your fish wishes will not go unanswered
  
  • Seating: 2695 inside, 700 outside
  • Brewery: Augustiner
  • Fish factor: Delicous, over 15 varieties

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