Fischer-Vroni: Reservation, atmosphere, history

“Fish on a stick” and Pink Monday in the Fischer-Vroni

Fischer Vroni fishes fresh fishes – this is where you can find the famous “fish on a stick.” Otherwise, the tent makes a rather quiet first impression – but don’t let that fool you.

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Die Fischer Vroni auf dem Oktoberfest — Not far from the main entrance at Wirtsbudenstraße 100 is the Fischer-Vroni

What guests can expect at Fischer Vroni

Die Wirtsfamilie Stadtmüller — The Stadtmüller family.

What makes it special: Fresh fish and a pink party

The traditional Steckerlfisch (grilled fish on a stick) is the highlight of the famous Fischer-Vroni. The specialties are prepared in front of guests on an open grill with a total length of around 15 meters. And: Augustiner beer is served from wooden barrels. The insider tip is the second Monday. That's when Fischer-Vroni is bursting at the seams as the Bavarian gay and lesbian scene mingles with the otherwise rather family-oriented Fischer-Vroni crowd for Gay Wiesn. Without a table reservation, it can be difficult to find a seat.

The story: Fischer-Vroni really existed!

In 1904, innkeeper Josef Pravida built the half-timbered house with a half-hipped roof and stork's nest, but initially called it “Fischerhütte zum Holländer” (Fisherman's Hut to the Dutchman). After the Second World War, Karl Winter, owner and founder of “Fisch Winter KG,” took over the fish sales. To this day, Fischer-Vroni has remained a family business. The founder's grandson, Hans Stadtmüller, is the landlord of Fischer-Vroni, which takes its name from the founder's wife. Philippine Winter was known as Fischer-Vroni in Munich and the surrounding area during her lifetime. In 1998, for fire safety reasons, the tent moved to Wirtsbudenstraße, where it still stands today.

The audience: tradition meets scene

Bavarian tradition meets Munich scene. Those who go to Fischer-Vroni value excellent food in a relaxed atmosphere. Precisely because Fischer-Vroni is the festival tent for the more laid-back crowd and families, the gay scene has chosen its atmosphere as the setting for their get-together. This tradition goes back to the now deceased gay owner of the Prosecco bar, who reserved tables for his guests every year. Word quickly spread. Nowadays, this event is so popular that you have to arrive early to be able to join in the celebrations.

The music: Oktoberfest originals play on

The brass band leader is Markus Feierabend and his band of Münchner Musikanten He takes over from the legendary Sepp Folger. They play every day until 6 pm. In the evening, the Münchner Zwietracht, probably the most popular Oktoberfest band, play every day.

The menu: fish on a stick and more

Next to the stork’s nest on the roof, the meter-long street of grills on the south side of the tent is the figurehead of the Fischer-Vroni. There mackerel, whitefish, trout, char, and more are prepared as fragrant “Steckerlfisch” (grilled fish on a stick). In addition, as is the tradition at the Augustiner brewery on the Wiesn, the beer is served in wooden barrels. There are also daily changing lunch dishes and, as a special delicacy, organic roast chicken is on the menu next to roast pork. Children’s dishes are available to choose from for children up to age 12.

For backseat drivers: men in dirndls

Is it all fish or what? The answer: no. Bavarian meat dishes are also on the menu, and Fischer-Vroni traditionally serves Bavarian veal sausage breakfast until noon. What’s quirky about it: On the last Wiesn evening, the very last beer is served in swapped roles - the women march in lederhosen and the men wear dirndls. By the way: Hans Stadtmüller, the founder’s grandson, can be found the rest of the year in his inn “Jagdschlössl” at Rotkreuzplatz in Neuhausen.