Experience tradition in Bavaria

The real Bavaria is more than simply dancing on the tables at Oktoberfest and men in lederhosen. Real Bavarians therefore shouldn't miss out on the chance to experience these six traditions.

Personen in Lederhosen bei Schuhplattln

The real Bavaria is more than simply dancing on the tables at Oktoberfest and men in lederhosen. Crafts, music, local dress – centuries-old traditions are upheld in Bavaria. If you're interested, you shouldn't miss out on the chance to experience these six traditions:

Yodelling workshop on an Alpine pasture

Even if you can't sing, the maestro will promise to teach you to "yodel from the heart" in his...

Yodelling workshop on an Alpine pasture

"Schuhplattler" folk dancing in Munich

If you're already equipped with Lederhosen and strong calves, then you're ready for a...

"Schuhplattler" folk dancing in Munich

"Sennerei Lehern": Alpine dairy farm

Take a trip to the "Sennerei Lehern" showroom and watch cheese-making experts at work as they...

"Sennerei Lehern": Alpine dairy farm

Costume Museum in Holzhausen

Visit the Costume Museum in Holzhausen and find out what a real Bavarian costume ("Tracht") looks...

Costume Museum in Holzhausen
Get on the saddle and explore the small villages of the Pfaffenwinkel! On this tour through the... Explore the Kesseltal valley, the Nördlinger Ries and historic pilgrimage sites by e-bike.... Discover Bamberg on a varied city walk through the historic Gardeners’ Town, Island Town and... Off to the Franconian Lake District by train! This hike combines nature enjoyment, birdwatching and... This hike takes you through the Grainberg-Kalbenstein-Saupurzel nature reserve. Discover geological... Hike along the ridges above the Retztal valley from the pilgrimage site of Retzbach to... Discover the Regionalpark Quellenreich in the Upper Palatinate by bike. The circular tour leads... Where collieries once hummed, today an adventure trail leads to old tunnels, coal seams and mining... Would you like to go on an impressive hike through the vineyards of Franconia? Then make your way... Fancy a relaxing hike through rolling hills and small villages? Discover museums, historic churches...