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... Explore the Kesseltal valley, the Nördlinger Ries and historic pilgrimage sites by e-bike.... 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 Bamberg on a varied city walk through the historic Gardeners’ Town, Island Town and... Where collieries once hummed, today an adventure trail leads to old tunnels, coal seams and mining... What makes Passau so special? The old town centre is situated on a promontory at the confluence of... This challenging cycle tour combines nature and history: from Rothenburg to Colmberg Castle, past... A hike with cultural enjoyment - a sculpture park and colourful half-timbered houses await you on... Pure relaxation in Bavaria's warmest thermal brine! The Obermain Therme Bad Staffelstein offers 25...