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
Discover the source of the Red Main by bike. From Bayreuth, this tour takes you on a relaxed ride... On the "Sun, Moon and Stones" cultural trail in Lower Franconia, you hike from Winterhausen to... Discover Karlstadt's historic old town with its town hall and horse mill, walk to the ruins of... Combine culture and nature on a hike in the Spessart. Along the European Cultural Trail, you can... Explore the longest castle in the world in Burghausen, the historic Tittmoning Castle and the... This cycle tour along the Isar combines nature, culture and fitness. Discover the Flaucher,... Explore the Franconian Forest by e-bike: through the Rodach valley, past old mills to the Ködel... The perfect cycle tour for nature lovers and connoisseurs: From Würzburg, you cycle to the... Attention nature lovers! Discover the impressive moorland landscape of Murnau by bike. Experience... Experience unspoilt nature, gentle hills and fantastic views on this circular hike. The Pfalzbach...