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
Take the railway into nature to the Wolfsee lake, viewing tower and gypsum quarry. During your hike... Discover Karlstadt's historic old town with its town hall and horse mill, walk to the ruins of... 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... This cycle tour along the Isar combines nature, culture and fitness. Discover the Flaucher,... Get on the saddle and explore the small villages of the Pfaffenwinkel! On this tour through the... Pure relaxation in Bavaria's warmest thermal brine! The Obermain Therme Bad Staffelstein offers 25... Discover Bamberg on a varied city walk through the historic Gardeners’ Town, Island Town and... The most beautiful viewpoints on Lake Constance are waiting for you! This circular trail leads from... From Karlstadt through the Franconian wine country: discover the bird trail, the terroir f "Wine...