The size of the pavilion depends on your planned use. The standard size of three by three meters with an area of nine square meters offers space for a seating group of up to four people. For larger events, however, much larger models are also available, such as three by six meters and four by four meters.
Before buying, check the stated internal dimensions and see if this is sufficient for your purposes. In addition, the passage height is important, which should be over two meters for pavilions for adults.

Before assembling the pavilion, you should first read the operating instructions. There you will find information about the people and tools needed.
The larger the gazebo, the more people and time you will need to assemble it. The type and construction of the gazebo will also affect the time needed.
In addition, I recommend that you look for a suitable surface that is as level as possible and allows a secure attachment.

To protect the pavilion against gusts of wind, you must secure mobile pavilions with tent pegs or ground anchors and tension ropes in the ground. In addition, I recommend that you weigh down the structure with heavy objects, such as stones or the stone slabs provided. Fillable feet are also available in stores for this purpose.
For stationary gazebos for the garden, you need a permanent anchoring if possible. For example, a point foundation or post sleeves are suitable for this.
With a finished stone base, you anchor the pavilion with screw brackets. If necessary, you can also attach tension ropes to heavy objects.

To make your gazebo storm-proof, a suitable or adapted anchoring is crucial. For this, the pavilion needs sufficient weighting and should be secured with tension ropes. It is also important to close or seal all doors or openings on gazebos with individual covers.
Note that not all gazebos are protected against severe weather conditions. In particular, cheaper models are only suitable for good weather with little wind and are sometimes not waterproof. In this case, you should dismantle the gazebo before the storm to avoid possible damage to you or other people.

To build a gazebo yourself, you can, among other things, use a construction plan on the Internet or apply your own ideas. It is especially helpful to gather inspiration from existing building plans on the Internet.
If you want to create your own individual gazebo, you must first decide on a suitable shape. This could be a circle, square or rectangular, for example. In addition, you will need the dimensions of the following factors:
Length, width and height
Roof pitch and any roof overhang
Material and roof covering
First of all, you have to create the basic framework, which is securely anchored in the ground. This is followed by the roof construction and possible finishing touches. You can find detailed instructions for orientation at selber-bauen.de.

There are many winter-proof gazebos available on the market. You can find information about this in the respective product description or on the manufacturer's website. A wooden gazebo is only properly protected against winter influences when it has been impregnated.
If you are unsure, I recommend that you dismantle the gazebo for the winter.