Tour suggestion
One of the oldest traditions still going strong in Upper Bavaria is the setting up of the traditional maypole with a celebration of music and dancing.
Maypoles are set up every year on May 1. Each year, a different village sets up the maypole. During the last couple weeks of April, the tree is planed smooth, painted blue and white and then decorated with colourful ribbons, fir greenery, wreaths and crepe paper. Crossbars are attached to the tree and are usually coats of arms, craft signs and carved figures.
Of course, the tree must be guarded day and night for fear of other villages trying to steal it! The ransom to get it back would mean sacrificing more beer and food than anyone would want too.
Come with us and include this event to your next tour!
April 29: Arrival in the region of Munich / Upper Bavaria
April 30: Munich Sightseeing
Guided city tour of Munich – see the attractions of the city centre like Marienplatz, Church of our Lady, Viktualien Market and Residence. Free afternoon for shopping, for visit of a museum or further sightseeing. Dinner and overnight stay in Munich / Upper Bavaria
May 1: Participate in a village maypole festival
In the morning, you will travel to a village in Upper Bavaria where the maypole will be set up, either by hand or using a tractor. At lunchtime, hang out at a typical folks festival with beer tables, typical German food — and, of course, most of the locals will be wearing traditional Bavarian clothing. You can relax at the festival for the whole day.
May 2: Continue your trip
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