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Barrel-Makers Dance in Munich

Barrel-makers dance (Schäfflertanz) from January 06 to February 21, 2012 »

The tradition of the barrel-makers dance (Schäfflertanz) dates back to the year 1517 when Munich was experiencing the plague. In remembrance of days past, these dances are brought to life every seven years.

Biathlete Andrea Henkel

Biathlon World championships 2012 in Ruhpolding »

The Biathlon World Championships will be inaugurated on 29. February 2012 in Ruhpolding. From 1. to 11. March, the world’s top biathletes will battle to determine the title of World Champion.

Historical Festival Play "The Master Draught"

Historical Festival Play "The Master Draught" in Rothenburg from 25 to 28 May 2012 »

Everyone, young and old, is familiar with the story of brave Mayor Nusch, who, with his legendary "Master Draught" saved the town from destruction and the councillors from the death sentence. Every Whitsun this event is recreated when hundreds of citizens dress up in period costume.

Frundsberg festival

Frundsberg Festival Mindelheim 2012 - A town reliving its medieval past »

The Frundsberg Festival - every three years (28. 06 - 08.07.2012) the people of Mindelheim commemorate a great family, who took over the town and dominion of Mindelheim in 1467.

Beer garden at the Chiemsee

200-year beer garden anniversary in Munich and Upper Bavaria »

Since 1812, a royal edict permits beer brewers to sell their beer on the spot. Up to the present day this beer garden tradition enjoys great popularity and is the hallmark of Bavarian Gemütlichkeit, tolerance and ease.

Fish Pass, the ecological top project during the Bavarian Garden and Flower Show in Bamberg

The Bavarian Garden and Flower Show 2012 in Bamberg »

Culture and Nature at their best - The Bavarian Garden and Flower Show is staged in the world heritage city of Bamberg from April 26th to October 7th, 2012 , creating a huge new recreational park for Bamberg.

Albrecht Dürer Portrait of his mother

The early Dürer - 2012 largest exhibition in Germany for 40 years in Nuremberg »

Nuremberg will be all about art in 2012. During the largest Dürer exhibition to be held in Germany in 40 years, entitled "The Early Dürer", Nuremberg's art and cultural scene will be networked in numerous activities, exhibitions and performances. It takes place May 24 - September 02, 2012.

Sandkerwa festival in Bamberg - fishermen’s joust on the river

Sandkerwa beer festival in Bamberg from 23rd to 27th August 2012 »

The beer, breweries, and beer gardens of Bamberg, lavishly embedded in the Baroque splendour of this world heritage city in northern Bavaria, culminate in the Sandkerwa beer festival at the end of August.


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Biathletes in the Chiemgau Arena Ruhpolding © Tourist Information Ruhpolding