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Best time to visit Bavaria

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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.

8 THINGS TO DO IN BAVARIA (SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 04)

Oktoberfest

September 21-October 6, 2024 • event

The most famous beer festival in the world welcomes everyone to enjoy Bavarian culture, rivers of beer, and great traditional cuisine

Castles and Nature

May–November • nature

Bavaria is a country of castles and you'll have the chance to discover all of them

Hiking

April–October • activity

Discover and enjoy the beauty of nature and wildlife in this gorgeous Alpine region

Spotting Wildlife at the National Park Bavarian Forest

May–October • nature

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

late March–September • nature

Check out amazing flower gardens with millions of plants!

Birdwatching

March–October • nature

Most bird species in Bavaria are best spotted during spring, summer, and autumn

Wendelstein Rack Railway (Wendelsteinbahn)

May–November • activity

Enjoy a spectacular alpine view and explore numerous highlights on Wendelstein mountain

Climbing

May–October • activity

Enjoy classical and sport routes, via-ferratas, and some bouldering suitable for climbers of any experience level

25 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Krampus Nacht and Krampus Run

out of rangeDecember 10, 2023 • event

This scary demon can frighten even adults, so be sure you are ready to meet Krampus!

Viehscheid

out of rangeSeptember 13, 2023 • event

A unique event held annually in Bavaria. When cows come back home, the locals greet them and celebrate their return

Bayreuth Festival

out of rangeJuly 25-August 26, 2024 • event

Feel the atmosphere of the most prestigious opera festival dedicated to a single composer–Richard Wagner

Kaltenberger Ritterturnier

out of rangeJuly 14–30, 2023 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) • event

Want to see real knights fight? Check it out at Kaltenberger Ritterturnier

Landshut Wedding (Landshuter Hochzeit) 1475

out of rangeJune 25–July 18, 2027 • event

Immerse yourself in a medieval wedding celebration held in Landshut, Bavaria

Munich Pride or Christopher Street Day (CSD)

out of rangeJune 8-23, 2024 • event

For two days, Munichers celebrate CSD in memory of the Stonewall riots (gay demonstrations) in New York's Christopher Street in June 1969

New Year's Ski Jumping (Neujahrsskispringen)

out of rangeDecember 30, 2023–January 1, 2024 • event

Share the best ski jumping moment at the Olympic Ski Stadium in Garmisch-Partenkirchen with over 30,000 winter sports enthusiasts

Bavaria Christmas Markets

out of rangelate November–late December • event

Treat yourself to a once-in-a-lifetime experience: see the extra special Christmas markets of Bavaria!

Funkensonntag

out of rangeFebruary 18, 2024 • event

The 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