Wirtshauswiesn at the Hirschgarten 2026: Oktoberfest Flair in Munich

Welcome to the Wirtshauswiesn at the Hirschgarten Munich 2026

From September 19 to October 4, 2026, the Wirtshaus at the Königlicher Hirschgarten once again turns into a cozy Wirtshauswiesn. Inside the spacious, traditionally furnished dining rooms of Europe's largest beer garden, Oktoberfest spirit meets Bavarian hospitality, without the crowds of the main Theresienwiese.

Highlights and Attractions at the Wirtshauswiesn in the Hirschgarten

• Traditional Oktoberfest style dishes served in the roomy halls of the Wirtshaus
• Augustiner Wiesn Edelstoff straight from the wooden barrel, especially on weekends
• A dedicated tapping ceremony at noon to open the Wirtshauswiesn
• Brass band music on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from noon when the weather allows
• Wirtshaus music on weekday evenings starting at 6 pm
• A family friendly, manageable atmosphere instead of a crowded festival tent
• Direct access to the adjoining beer garden and the deer enclosure with fallow deer and mouflon

Program and Schedule: What to Expect in the Hirschgarten

The Wirtshauswiesn runs alongside the large Oktoberfest on the Theresienwiese and offers its own, smaller program inside the Wirtshaus during this period. Weekends bring brass band music in the afternoon, while weekday evenings feature Wirtshaus music. A detailed daily schedule for individual event days has not yet been published, but the general opening hours of the Wirtshaus and beer garden also apply during the Wirtshauswiesn.

Admission and Prices for the Wirtshauswiesn 2026

Entry to the Wirtshaus and the beer garden at the Hirschgarten is free, as usual. You only pay for what you actually eat and drink, such as the Oktoberfest style dishes or a Maß of Augustiner from the wooden barrel. No ticket or reservation is strictly required, though booking ahead is recommended on busy days.

Oktoberfest on the Theresienwiese

The Wirtshauswiesn takes place at the same time as the 191st Oktoberfest, also running from September 19 to October 4, 2026, on the Theresienwiese. The festival grounds and the large tents there are free to enter, only the Oide Wiesn area charges admission. Visitors looking for the full experience of tents, rides and the traditional costume and riflemen's parade will find that counterpart in the city center, while the Hirschgarten offers a calmer alternative.

Magdalenenfest at the Hirschgarten

Those who follow the Hirschgarten throughout the year will also know the Magdalenenfest, traditionally held in July on the green festival meadow right next to the beer garden. Unlike the Wirtshauswiesn, it is a small, family oriented fun fair with rides and market stalls that has taken place at this location since 1958. Together, the two events show how the Hirschgarten is used as an event venue throughout the year.

Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Munich

• Take the S Bahn to Hirschgarten or Laim station, then a short walk through the park to the Wirtshaus
• Tram lines 16 and 17 stop at Romanplatz or Steubenplatz, from where signs lead you the rest of the way
• Parking around the Hirschgarten is limited, so public transport is strongly recommended
• Expect crowded trains on weekends during the Wirtshauswiesn and the parallel Oktoberfest, so plan an early arrival
• Larger groups should reserve a table in the Wirtshaus dining rooms in advance