Bavarian Traditions

Bavarians are known among Germans for their easy-going, fun-loving nature. The Catholic calendar of religious events builds the backbone for many boisterous festivals and fascinating rites, such as the May Processions honouring the Virgin Mary, ‘Bavaria’s Great Patron’. Nature and its repetitive cycles also play an important role, especially since there is still is a strong farming tradition. This is best experienced during a stay at an original Bavarian farmhouse where fresh buttermilk and homemade cheese give a flavour of the local.