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
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... Get on your bike and off you go to beer, baroque and Levi Strauss. Baroque splendour, a feast for... A hike with cultural enjoyment - a sculpture park and colourful half-timbered houses await you on... Exceptional museum hopping on the Main! This walk through the city is perfect for culture lovers.... Take the railway into nature to the Wolfsee lake, viewing tower and gypsum quarry. During your hike... A leaning tower, the supposed grave of Dracula and a full picnic basket await you on this magical... From the Amper to the castle: this hike takes you through the Dachau artists' colony, along... Discover the source of the Red Main by bike. From Bayreuth, this tour takes you on a relaxed ride... This cycle tour takes you through the floodplain and lake landscape past the magnificent Werneck...