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Schottenhamel

Schottenhamel is a traditional beer tent at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. Located on the Theresienwiese, it is one of the festival’s oldest and most recognizable tents, operated by the Schottenhamel family since the 19th century. The tent embodies a classic Bavarian beer hall atmosphere with long wooden benches, live brass-band music, and a menu of traditional Bavarian dishes. It serves Oktoberfest Märzen beer and a selection of regional foods such as sausages, pretzels, roast chicken, and pork dishes.

A defining feature of Schottenhamel is its role in the opening ceremony of Oktoberfest. On the festival’s

Schottenhamel remains a symbol of traditional Munich beer culture within Oktoberfest, balancing historical significance with the

opening
day,
the
mayor
of
Munich
taps
the
first
keg
of
beer
in
the
Schottenhamel
tent
and
proclaims
“O’zapft
is!”
signaling
the
official
start
of
the
beer
season
and
the
arrival
of
guests
from
around
the
world.
This
ritual
has
helped
establish
Schottenhamel
as
a
focal
point
of
Munich’s
beer
culture.
ongoing
participation
of
visitors
and
vendors.
It
is
one
of
several
tents
at
the
fairgrounds,
each
offering
its
own
character
and
menu,
but
Schottenhamel
is
widely
recognized
for
its
historical
provenance
and
its
connection
to
the
festival’s
opening
ceremony.