Beer garden tip: WirtshausWiesn at Gasthof Hinterbrühl in Thalkirchen on the Isar – in Munich's south: 16 days of WirtshausWiesn at Gasthof Hinterbrühl – arguably Munich's most beautiful beer garden – an insider tip by the Isar, near Hellabrunn Zoo, Lake Hinterbrühl, and the campsite
Beer garden recommendation: Open for celebrations in good weather and during the Wirtshauswiesn (until October 4) – Gasthof Hinterbrühl, located by the lake and the high bank of the Isar, is a local insider tip – a relaxed spot even during Munich's Oktoberfest
Until October 4, 2026 – Oktoberfest in Munich's inns – The WirtshausWiesn: Today featuring Gasthof Hinterbrühl on the high bank of the Isar – Beer garden on the high bank of the Isar: Hacker beer and Bavarian delicacies (ITALIANO, DEUTSCH, FRANÇAIS, ENGLISH, NEDERLANDS)
Munich. Wirtshauswiesn – until October 4, 2026, at one of Munich's most beautiful beer gardens: GASTHOF HINTERBRÜHL, featuring playgrounds and mature chestnut trees, is situated on the high bank of the Isar. Here, you can experience Munich beer garden tradition accompanied by live Bavarian music and a lighthearted Oktoberfest atmosphere. After a long bike ride or a walk around the small Hinterbrühl lake, it is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beer garden. Of course, you can also get there quickly by public transport – see below! Website: gasthof-hinterbrühl.de
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| Gasthof Hinterbrühl – Beer garden with a view of the restaurant, featuring traditional Bavarian cuisine and an Oktoberfest atmosphere; photo: Helga Waess |
Shady spots are guaranteed beneath the old chestnut trees
This is a meeting place for cyclists, zoo visitors, and families with children—who, incidentally, will find everything they need for fun at the two playgrounds (covering 600 square meters and featuring a trampoline, climbing house, etc.).
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| Morning drinks at Gasthof Hinterbrühl; press photo: Helga Waess |
The beer garden complex also includes a traditional Bavarian tavern.
So, head to the Isar for a Bavarian snack. Website: gasthof-hinterbrühl.de
Gasthof Hinterbrühl offers a rustic restaurant with Munich charm. Here, delicious Hacker beer is served alongside Bavarian cuisine. Guests can sit under huge blue parasols on the 450-seat serviced terrace
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With 800 seats, the beer garden welcomes everyone. It offers Bavarian specialties—such as sausage salad, spare ribs, pretzels, and *Obazda* (cheese spread), as well as fine local dishes. And—true to Munich beer garden tradition—bringing your own food is permitted (in areas without tablecloths)! Drinks, however, must be purchased fresh at the beer garden.
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| The bear on the balcony and the elk under the gable—everything has its place at Gasthof Hinterbrühl; press photo: Helga Waess |
The Gasthof Hinterbrühl beer garden
With 800 seats, the beer garden welcomes everyone. It offers Bavarian specialties—such as sausage salad, spare ribs, pretzels, and *Obazda* (cheese spread), as well as fine local dishes. And—true to Munich beer garden tradition—bringing your own food is permitted (in areas without tablecloths)! Drinks, however, must be purchased fresh at the beer garden.
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| Poster for the 16-day "WirtshausWiesn" at Gasthof Hinterbrühl; press photo: Helga Waess |
We visited on October 19, 2026, around 2 p.m.—following the opening of Oktoberfest (see our article on the start of Oktoberfest at this link Oktoberfeststart )—to listen to Bavarian music and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere!
Gasthof Hinterbrühl
Hinterbrühl 2
81479 Munich
Getting to Gasthof Hinterbrühl
- S7 (Solln) or U3 (Thalkirchen) + Bus 135
- U2 to Thalkirchen/Tierpark, then continue on Bus 135 – stops right in front of Gasthof Hinterbrühl
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| It’s beautiful everywhere along the Isar!!! Press photo archive: Helga Waess |
