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.

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... On the "Sun, Moon and Stones" cultural trail in Lower Franconia, you hike from Winterhausen to... What did panniers, beehives, fish traps and prams once have in common? That's right - they... A hike with cultural enjoyment - a sculpture park and colourful half-timbered houses await you on... Cycle from Nuremberg via Fürth to Erlangen - always along the water! On this relaxed tour through... Fairytale hike with a view of the castle! Explore the forest gnome trail, treat yourself to... Want to discover the Franconian way of life on a tour by train and bike? Then off to Eßleben! This... Enjoy the Franconian nature and way of life. The Altmühltal Panorama Trail spoils you with... Explore Lichtenau Fortress, idyllic villages and the royal seat of Ansbach with its courtyard... Sweeping views of the wine country, a fortified church in every village and numerous wine taverns!...