If you know where to go and what the rules are, you can have a relaxed time with your kids and even save some money. Here are the most important tips for a successful family outing to the Theresienwiese.
The Most Family-Friendly Large Beer Tents at Oktoberfest 2025
If you’re bringing kids to the Wiesn, you should choose your tent carefully. Some of the large beer tents are especially well-equipped for families and offer the right services.
The Marstall Festzelt lives up to its reputation as a family-friendly tent. Parents will find changing tables and plenty of space for strollers in the aisles. It even has its own kids’ menu. The Art Nouveau-style tent, with its horse theme, is fully accessible and offers wheelchair-friendly reservation spots. During the day, the atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, with the real party starting only in the evening.
At the Hofbräu-Festzelt, the largest tent with 10,000 seats, you’ll find special kids’ menus and affordable lunch deals. The family offerings are especially well thought out. On the two Family Tuesdays, Hofbräu reserves a special area for families between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. with a direct view of the stage. Here, kids can get Wiesn classics like quarter roast chicken with a roll or pasta with tomato sauce at family-friendly prices. Non-alcoholic drinks are also available at a low cost, and live music starts creating a festive mood from noon. If you can’t make it on a Tuesday, you’ll find the “Familienbox” (Family Box) on the ground floor on weekdays between 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. It’s easily accessible even with a stroller. This spot has plenty of room for the whole family, with coloring and craft supplies for the little ones and small surprises. A special feature: besides the regular kids’ meals, a discounted family menu is offered, where each adult gets a half chicken or the daily special plus a beer at a reduced price.
The Paulaner Festzelt has made a name for itself as a modern family tent with its sunny south-facing outdoor area and the famous rotating beer stein tower. It’s a meeting point for Munich regulars of all ages, offering traditional dishes as well as vegetarian and vegan options for picky eaters.
The Augustiner Festhalle is a hit with families thanks to its relaxed atmosphere with over 200 regular Munich tables and many families as regulars. The mild Augustiner beer from traditional wooden barrels and the rustic decor create an authentic Wiesn atmosphere where kids feel comfortable.
The Pschorr Bräurosl, the tallest tent at the Wiesn with 8,250 seats, also offers plenty of space for families. Regulars and families can celebrate with calm brass band music during the day before the party band takes over in the evening.
Beer Tent Guide: Where Families Should Go
Besides the large beer tents, there are also 21 smaller tents at Oktoberfest. These are usually much quieter and often have a charmingly traditional vibe, making them great stops for families.
Our free Beer Tent Guide for Oktoberfest 2025 gives you a quick overview of which tents are where and which ones are family-friendly. It also includes dates for all the Wiesn highlights, from the opening ceremony to the final gun salute.
Oktoberfest Beer Tent Guide
Every tent at the Oktoberfest has its own unique charm and atmosphere. Our Beer Tent Guide provides detailed information on the 14 large Wiesn tents, including all beer prices! It also offers an overview of the 21 smaller tents. A site map helps you find your way around quickly.
The Familienplatzl: The Secret Tip for a Relaxed Time
A real hidden gem that many families don’t know about is the Familienplatzl on Straße 3/Ost. Here, families have their own designated area with rides, fun, and food all bundled together on one street. Benches and tables invite you to relax, and the entire area has a wooden floor, making it barrier-free and perfect for playing.
The services are impressive: there’s a stroller parking area, changing table, kids’ restroom, and even a microwave for warming up baby food. The beer garden at the Familienplatzl offers snacks in family-friendly portions and fun surprises for the little ones. As is common in Bavarian beer gardens, you are also allowed to bring and eat your own food.
Family Days: Tuesdays Are Cheaper
On the two Tuesdays, September 23rd and 30th, Family Day runs until 7 p.m., with discounts for kids and families. Many rides and food stalls offer special prices, which is a huge relief for your wallet, especially if you have several children with you. On this day, parents get deals that make it much easier to say yes to their kids’ wishes.
The Oide Wiesn: A Quieter Experience for the Whole Family
The Oide Wiesn offers a much calmer and more relaxed alternative to the main festival grounds. All the historic rides cost just €1.50 per ride, which is significantly cheaper than at the regular Oktoberfest. Children up to 14 years old even get in for free, while adults pay only a €4 entry fee (free after 9 p.m.).
A highlight for every child is certainly the Lemonade Garden in the Tradition festival tent, where families can get unlimited lemonade from the lemonade fountain for just one euro. Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon, the Münchner Kindl (the city’s emblem, represented by a young girl) stops by. The free Munich Puppet Theater shows different programs hourly from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with four different plays. Additionally, there’s a museum tent with historic Wiesn attractions like sack races, beer stein slalom, and bowling games.
A covered stroller parking area, special kids’ toilets, and changing facilities complete the offerings for families.
Important Rules for Entry to the Oktoberfest Grounds
Strollers and buggies are generally allowed on the festival grounds but only until 6 p.m. On Saturdays and the public holiday (October 3rd), they are not allowed at all.
Practical Tips:
- Strollers can be stored at the luggage storage stations for €5.
- Free stroller parking is available at the Familienplatzl (Straße 3 Ost), the puppet theater at the Oide Wiesn, the entrance to the Oide Wiesn (Entrance 2), and at many rides and Wiesn tents.
- Baby carriers and backpacks are always allowed.
- Children under 6 are not allowed to be in the beer tents after 8 p.m., even with their parents.
If you follow these tips and visit at the right time, you can have a relaxed and enjoyable time with your kids at the world’s largest folk festival, following a tried-and-true Munich tradition.
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