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
The perfect cycle tour for nature lovers and connoisseurs: From Würzburg, you cycle to the... Discover Fürth's green oases by train. This tour takes you through idyllic parks and unspoilt... Off to the Franconian Lake District by train! This hike combines nature enjoyment, birdwatching and... Discover imposing castles and palaces in the idyllic Sinn river valley. This hike in the north-east... Hike along the ridges above the Retztal valley from the pilgrimage site of Retzbach to... Exceptional museum hopping on the Main! This walk through the city is perfect for culture lovers.... Get on the saddle and explore the small villages of the Pfaffenwinkel! On this tour through the... Attention culture lovers and connoisseurs! This city walk takes you past the architectural and... Explore the longest castle in the world in Burghausen, the historic Tittmoning Castle and the... Discover Karlstadt's historic old town with its town hall and horse mill, walk to the ruins of...