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
On this cycle tour around Bad Staffelstein, you will discover baroque architecture in Banz Abbey,... Attention nature lovers! Discover the impressive moorland landscape of Murnau by bike. Experience... Pure relaxation in Bavaria's warmest thermal brine! The Obermain Therme Bad Staffelstein offers 25... Fancy a relaxing hike through rolling hills and small villages? Discover museums, historic churches... A hike with cultural enjoyment - a sculpture park and colourful half-timbered houses await you on... Get on the saddle and explore the small villages of the Pfaffenwinkel! On this tour through the... Discover Fürth's green oases by train. This tour takes you through idyllic parks and unspoilt... Discover Bamberg on a varied city walk through the historic Gardeners’ Town, Island Town and... Where collieries once hummed, today an adventure trail leads to old tunnels, coal seams and mining... Take the train to Nuremberg for a family hike! Sensory adventures, fascinating stations and a...