Annual overview - a selection of Bavarian customs
Bavaria is well-known for its bigger festivals and events like the "Oktoberfest" in Munich and the "Christkindlsmarkets" like in Munich, Füssen, or Lake Chiemsee. We want to show you a little bit more about the Bavarian style of living, the traditions, festivals and events.
January/February »
Hornschlittenrennen (sledge race on a traditional sledge) A "Hornschlitten" is a traditional sledge which allowed the transportation of hay and wood down into the valley during winter times in earlier days.
March/April »
Starkbierzeit (Strong Beer Season): Strong lent beer had already been served during this period of carneval since the mid 15th century.
May/June »
Maibaumaufstellen (Maypole raising) Every year there is fierce competition between the towns and cities in Bavaria for where the highest (some up to over 90 feet) and most majestic pole is erected. The Maypole can look different in each region.
July/August »
Ritterspiele in Kaltenberg (Kaltenberg Knights Tournament) The world's largest Knights Tournament is held in Kaltenberg, not far from Munich, on three weekends in July.
September/October »
Viehscheid or Almabtrieb: In early september the cows are driven back downhill.
November/December »
Traditional german christmas markets are becoming more and more famous amoung tourists.
