The Armbrustschützenzelt – a piece of Oktoberfest history

The tent was built in 1895 by the "Winzerer Fähndl" crossbowmen's guild to accommodate marksmen and visitors and to hold championships. An eagle over the main entrance and an archer on the tower are reminders of this tradition. For more than 80 years, the German Crossbow Championships have also been held on the shooting ranges in the tent extension during the Oktoberfest.

It goes without saying that the Armbrustschützenzelt also offers traditional food and drink. Freshly tapped, delicious Paulaner Oktoberfest beer is accompanied by juicy Wiesn chicken and many other Bavarian specialities, from sauerbraten with bread dumplings to veal on a spit. Combined with the warm hospitality and quick, charming waiters, nothing stands in the way of a great day at the Oktoberfest.

The Platzl Oktoberfestkapelle provides brass music and lots of fun in the tent. Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy fresh Oktoberfest beer and Bavarian delicacies accompanied by traditional, cosy yet lively brass band music. Traditional groups such as the Schuaplattler and Goaßlschnoizn also perform every Wednesday at 12 noon.

For several years now, the Armbrustschützenzelt has also been the perfect meeting place for lovers of the game Schafkopf. Anyone who wants to take part in this traditional Bavarian card game and knows the rules can sign up alone or in a group of four for the specially reserved tables. There will even be a big Schafkopf tournament in the Armbrustschützenzelt on 3 October.
 

Monday to Friday: 10:00 to 23:30 (last service 22:30)
Weekend: 09:00 to 23:30 (last serving 22:30)

As one of the 14 large tents on the Oktoberfest, the Armbrustschützenzelt has a total of 7,460 seats - 5,820 of which are in the interior and on the two galleries. Most of the seats inside have a direct view of the Platzl Oktoberfest Band.e. 

Reservations can be made online and are also easily accessible for those wishing to visit the inviting Armbrustschützenzelt for the first time.iejenigen gut zugänglich, die das einladende Armbrustschützenzelt zum ersten Mal besuchen möchten. 

The Platzl Hotel is the parent hotel of the Oktoberfest tent and a centrally located hotel for your Oktoberfest visit. With its ideal location in the centre of Munich, it is perfect for those who want to explore the city as well as the Oktoberfest.