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
Would you like to go on an impressive hike through the vineyards of Franconia? Then make your way... Attention nature lovers! Discover the impressive moorland landscape of Murnau by bike. Experience... Fairytale hike with a view of the castle! Explore the forest gnome trail, treat yourself to... This cycle tour takes you through the floodplain and lake landscape past the magnificent Werneck... Enjoy the Franconian nature and way of life. The Altmühltal Panorama Trail spoils you with... Explore the Kesseltal valley, the Nördlinger Ries and historic pilgrimage sites by e-bike.... Sweeping views of the wine country, a fortified church in every village and numerous wine taverns!... Where collieries once hummed, today an adventure trail leads to old tunnels, coal seams and mining... Take the railway into nature to the Wolfsee lake, viewing tower and gypsum quarry. During your hike... Discover Fürth's green oases by train. This tour takes you through idyllic parks and unspoilt...