City: Bavaria
Top Things to do in Bavaria
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The 10 Best Events in Bavaria, Germany
Anthem: Bayernhymne (German)
"Hymn of Bavaria"
Restaurants in Bavaria
1. Pfaelzer Weinfest
2. Sommerkonzerte
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. KultStrand
4. Romatischer Weihnachtsmarkt Schloss Tussling
5. Rothenburgs Reiterlesmarkt
6. Nuremberg Christmas Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 642 reviews
Nuremberg's Christmas Market starts at the end of November and continues through December. It's a traditional festive German market with yuletide treats like gluhwein, gingerbread and Nuremberg's famous bratwurst sausages. The opening ceremony is presented by the glamourous Christkind, who recites her now famous Christmas speech to thousands in the Main Market Square. You could also take a city tour in the old fashioned stage coaches and enjoy the nostalgic Christmas tunes the coachman plays on his trumpet. Finally take a walk up the steps of the Church of Our Lady for a spectacular view of the market's red and white coloured stalls and decorative lights. The children's market section is ideal for families.
Reviewed By BradJill - Hong Kong, China
The world famous Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt (Christmas Market) is being held between 29 Nov and 24 Dec 2019 this season in the historic city centre area of the city. This is one of the oldest Christmas markets in Germany dating back to the mid 16th-century. The market is held at Hauptmarkt just in front of Frauenkirche and is linked to several other smaller Christmas markets spaced out in several directions. You'll find stalls selling traditional holiday foods (lebkuchen), local specialities (3 im weckla - Nuremburg sausages served in a bun) and and gluwein (mulled wine). Many other stalls sell nice Christmas ornaments, crafts and other season products. We very much enjoyed walking around the stalls of Christkindlesmarkt. Stalls seemed ready to go from late morning until late in the evening each day during our recent visit. Atmosphere is festive, child-friendly and very enjoyable, a fantastic add-on for visiting Nuremburg at this time of the year. Note: We did find Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt very crowded, particularly in the evening, compared to other Christmas markets we have visited in Germany and other countries around Europe over the years. You can always sneak out of the main Hauptmarkt if you need a break from the crowd. Don't hesitate to try one of the smaller nearby markets as well, the stalls in these are very interesting as well and the crowds felt much less.
7. Oktoberfest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,588 reviews
A raucous celebration of Bavarian culture, Munich's Oktoberfest is one of the world's oldest, biggest, and longest parties. Dating back to 1810, the event these days kicks off when the mayor taps the first keg at noon on the third Saturday of September. Some 6 million revelers spend the ensuing 16 days clinking and drinking 1-liter beer steins, eating sausages and doughy pretzels, and swooshing through the air aboard carnival rides. Technically a folk festival rather than a beer festival, Oktoberfest features plenty of merrymakers in traditional lederhosen and dirndl dresses belting out old Bavarian songs in giant tents and beer gardens. Regardless of attire, though, anyone is welcome to link arms and join the fun.
Reviewed By Mms1225 - Mars, United States
This is something everyone must do at least once! Wear a drindl or leiderhosen. We bought some on amazon but you can get them in munich for about the same price. If you can, during the week. We went on a Friday and Saturday. We got seats right away on Friday around 11. On Saturday, we were in line to get in before it opened and we barely got a seat so you must go early. Both days, we got kicked out at 5 for people who had reservations. There are a lot of rides and food outside the tents as well. If you ride the ferris wheel, it will give you a nice view of the festival. One of my major tips is to download the official oktoberfest app. It will show you the best times to go, give you helpful tips, and also show you in real time how full each beer tent is. It saved us some major time and hassle when we tried to find a tent to sit in. Later in the days if the beer tents are too full, they close them and won't let you in without a reservation. It helped to see how full each tent was so we didn't waste our time. Oktoberfest was easy to get to. Get off at the central train station then it's about a 15 minute walk. Just follow the signs and the crowds.
8. Gaubodenvolksfest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
This former agricultural fair, first held in 1812, has long since grown into Bavaria's second-biggest Volksfest (a traditional festival with fun fair). It has largely kept its unique character as a very local festival (Gäuboden is the region) and its cosy atmosphere, even in today's more fast-paced times. Over 120 stalls and fun fair attractions and 6 excellently equipped marquees with a total of 24,000 seats in extensive, modern grounds offer entertainment and tasty culinary delights. Every year, one of the highlights of the festival is the colourful parade: Around 2000 participants from various local clubs, traditional costume and folk dance groups, accompanied by brass bands, parade through the town together to the Volksfestplatz Am Hagen.
9. Munich Christmas Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By AndraYo - Tokyo, Japan
Our German friends showed us a different side of the Christmas Market, this delicious Salmon Sandwich cooked on the cedar slabs you see in the background & Sour Cherry Liqueur in Gluhwein, evening Christmas musical performances in front of the Town Hall. Wonderful Atmosphere! There are 4-5 different locations for the Munich Christmas Markets, each with a different theme.
