Best time to visit Bavaria
Best time of year to visit Bavaria
June through September is deemed to be the best time to visit Bavaria. Warm summer months are famous for the bright cultural events like Kaltenberger Ritterturnier or Bayreuth Festival and for the perfect conditions for hiking in the Alps. Spring may offer thinner tourist crowds but is also famed for heavy showers, so it is nice to have an umbrella by your side. Bavarian autumn is mild but can be quite busy due to the Oktoberfest. As the period between November and February can be rather cold, packing a warm jacket sounds like a good idea. Moreover, skiing at Zugspitze makes an unforgettable winter experience, so don't miss the chance to hit the slopes.
7 THINGS TO DO IN BAVARIA (SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 29)
Castles and Nature
Bavaria is a country of castles and you'll have the chance to discover all of them
Hiking
Discover and enjoy the beauty of nature and wildlife in this gorgeous Alpine region
Spotting Wildlife at the National Park Bavarian Forest
The outstanding beauty of untouched nature and its wildlife can be observed in a huge area at the Bavarian Forest National Park
Flowers of Mainau Island
Check out amazing flower gardens with millions of plants!
Birdwatching
Most bird species in Bavaria are best spotted during spring, summer, and autumn
Wendelstein Rack Railway (Wendelsteinbahn)
Enjoy a spectacular alpine view and explore numerous highlights on Wendelstein mountain
Climbing
Enjoy classical and sport routes, via-ferratas, and some bouldering suitable for climbers of any experience level
26 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Krampus Nacht and Krampus Run
out of rangeThis scary demon can frighten even adults, so be sure you are ready to meet Krampus!
Oktoberfest
out of rangeThe most famous beer festival in the world welcomes everyone to enjoy Bavarian culture, rivers of beer, and great traditional cuisine
Viehscheid
out of rangeA unique event held annually in Bavaria. When cows come back home, the locals greet them and celebrate their return
Bayreuth Festival
out of rangeFeel the atmosphere of the most prestigious opera festival dedicated to a single composer–Richard Wagner
Kaltenberger Ritterturnier
out of rangeWant to see real knights fight? Check it out at Kaltenberger Ritterturnier
Landshut Wedding (Landshuter Hochzeit) 1475
out of rangeImmerse yourself in a medieval wedding celebration held in Landshut, Bavaria
Munich Pride or Christopher Street Day (CSD)
out of rangeFor two days, Munichers celebrate CSD in memory of the Stonewall riots (gay demonstrations) in New York's Christopher Street in June 1969
Bavaria Christmas Markets
out of rangeTreat yourself to a once-in-a-lifetime experience: see the extra special Christmas markets of Bavaria!
Funkensonntag
out of rangeThe reflection of bonfires set along the riverbank and the magical colours of the evening sky is something not to miss. Don't miss this authentic and unique tradition of driving away the spirits of winter in the Allgau region
Christmas Market Foods
out of rangeVisit Bavaria's picturesque Christmas markets and enjoy some great traditional food, sweets, and drinks
New Year's Ski Jumping (Neujahrsskispringen)
out of rangeShare the best ski jumping moment at the Olympic Ski Stadium in Garmisch-Partenkirchen with over 20,000 winter sports enthusiasts
Maibaumaufstellen (May Day Festival)
out of rangeOne of the most beautiful spring holidays with unique traditions and lively colourful celebrations
Nuremberg Christmas Market
out of rangeDon't miss one of the most famous Christmas markets in the world
Bavaria Christmas & New Year's Eve Shooting
out of rangePrepare for a loud celebration with lots of fireworks, bells, and even firing guns
Christmas Markets
out of rangeOne of the largest and oldest holiday fairs in Germany, a good reason to visit Munich
Master Draught (Der Meistertrunk)
out of rangeHear the jaw-dropping legend of Rothenburg ob der Tauber and join the celebration!
Georgiritt in Traunstein
out of rangeA colourful horse pilgrimage is the highlight of Easter Monday in Bavaria
Rothenburg Christmas Market
out of rangeRejoice in this traditional Advent pre-Christmas market that offers plenty of delicious treats, lots of holiday music, and unforgettable atmosphere
Skiing at Zugspitze
out of rangeThe highest mountain in Germany presents an unforgettable view
Snowkiting
out of rangeWith a bit of experience skiing or snowboarding, it might be time to take the next step!
Carnival Season
out of rangeThis unique tradition passed through generations attracts people to Bavaria's villages
Cross-Country Skiing
out of rangeChoose among plenty of picturesque trails and enjoy this favourite winter sport
Ice Climbing
out of rangeIf you are looking for some thrill and excitement and a challenge check out ice climbing in Bavaria!
Snowbiking
out of rangeTry out snowbiking for a more active winter sport!
Wallberg Sledding
out of rangeOne of the longest toboggan runs in Europe
Montgolfiade Tegernsee
out of rangeGet a bird-eye view of Bavaria's most beautiful valley
