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
What makes Passau so special? The old town centre is situated on a promontory at the confluence of... Fancy a relaxing hike through rolling hills and small villages? Discover museums, historic churches... Take the railway into nature to the Wolfsee lake, viewing tower and gypsum quarry. During your hike... On the "Sun, Moon and Stones" cultural trail in Lower Franconia, you hike from Winterhausen to... Attention nature lovers! Discover the impressive moorland landscape of Murnau by bike. Experience... On this cycle tour around Bad Staffelstein, you will discover baroque architecture in Banz Abbey,... Attention culture lovers and connoisseurs! This city walk takes you past the architectural and... This cycle tour along the Isar combines nature, culture and fitness. Discover the Flaucher,... Discover the source of the Red Main by bike. From Bayreuth, this tour takes you on a relaxed ride... Discover imposing castles and palaces in the idyllic Sinn river valley. This hike in the north-east...