BayernTrips

30/12/2023

Germans are obviously crazy about this 18 minute comedy sketch - completely in English. Find it on YouTube and enjoy the laughs on Silvester/New Year’s Eve!

Seit nunmehr 60 Jahren unterhält der Sketch, der 1963 vom NDR aufgenommen wurde, Generationen von Zuschauer:innen. Bereits 1988 stand er im Guinness-Buch der Rekorde als am häufigsten wiederholte TV-Produktion.

26/12/2023

Our 2023 Christmas Market Tour featured an excellent small group of fun people who enjoyed Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Nuremberg, Ulm, Regensburg, Salzburg and Munich.

Make plans to join us in 2024: Dec 14-22 More info here: https://www.bayerntrips.com/tours-of-bavaria/show/Christmas%20Classic%202024.html

10/12/2023

Our Christmas Classic Tour just got started and we’re enjoying our three nights in Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Christmas Markets, history, Sauerbraten, Rouladen and a wine tasting with the Vintner!

Make your plans to join us in 2024! https://www.bayerntrips.com/tours-of-bavaria/show/Christmas%20Classic%202024.html

07/12/2023

Despite the massive snowstorm here in Munich, our group is still enjoying their time in beautiful Bavaria!

01/12/2023

Having a blast in Wien with the gang from Michigan!

29/11/2023

Our Christmas Markets 2023 tours kicked off Tuesday with a private group from Cedar Springs Brewing. Off to Vienna next!

27/11/2023

Christmas Market 2023 Tours start tommorrow! After meeting in Munich, we're off to Vienna for a few days, so watch for our photos. However you can see the live action in Munich using this link: https://kaufhaus.ludwigbeck.de/service/webcam

Join us in 2024: Dec 14-22, 2024: https://www.bayerntrips.com/tours-of-bavaria/show/Christmas%20Classic%202024.html

A listing of our small group trips through Bavaria. Oktoberfest, Starkbierfest, Springfest, Maibaum, Doppelbock, Bockfest, Munich Tour, Bavaria Tour, Germany Christmas Markets

09/11/2023

100 Years ago today, Hi**er led his infamous Beer Hall Putsch in Munich: https://www.historyextra.com/period/20th-century/munich-beer-hall-putsch/

Our Bavarian Tours have plenty of fun on the schedule, but we also confront the dark side of German history. Goethe as correct whern he said, "Travel is Education."

A century on from the Munich beer hall putsch, Frank McDonough explains how Adolf Hi**er turned a bloody fiasco into a political triumph.

27/10/2023

Our Beer Lover's Oktoberfest 2024 Tour is almost full - just 6 slots left! The others are moving along nicely, so if Munich's Oktoberfest is on your bucket list, it's time to commit! We have three trips to choose from - see our webiste www.bayerntrips.com

• Oktoberfest Best of Bavaria September 11 – 24, 2024: Truly Bavaria's Best: Experience the medieval village of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, plus the Royal Castles of Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein, the local Viehscheid celebration, the Eagle's Nest, a day in Salzburg, and Herrenchiemsee Palace. The trip culminates with BOTH Oktoberfest Parades in Munich and two visits to Oktoberfest! We do Oktoberfest for adults with our reserved seats.

• Oktoberfest Beer Lover’s September 24 – October 1, 2024: Experience fantastic Franconia and Oktoberfest! Culminating at Munich's famous Oktoberfest, we first visit the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg. Renowned for its baroque architecture and its famous breweries, we stay in an active brewery! We also visit the Weyermann Malt factory and will enjoy the famous smoked beer from Schlenkerla and more! We also cruise on the Danube to the Weltenburg Monastery with its famous dark beer, plus we have a private tour of the whimsical Kuchlbauer Brewery. In Munich, we have two reserved seatings at Oktoberfest, plus a historical walking tour of Munich's old town. No Deposit required until January 2024!

• Wiesn Kompakt: October 1 – 6, 2024: Designed as a quick introduction to Bavaria, we stay 5 nights at the same hotel in Lohhof, one of Munich's northern suburbs. In addition to two visits to Oktoberfest (with table reservation!), we spend a day at Neuschwanstein Castle and take a short cruise through the Danube Gorge to the Weltenburg Monastery

Our price includes breakfast and dinner daily, tours as described, all ground transportation, 2 drinks at dinner, 2 Oktoberfest reservations (with 2 liters per person there). You need to purchase your own airfare to and from Munich (MUC).

12/10/2023

Munich’s Marienplatz at dawn.

03/10/2023

Germany‘s Reunification Day (Oct 3) marks the end of Munich‘s Oktoberfest 2023. Sure to set some records, attendance was very high most likely due to the phenomenal weather we had this year!

Make your plans to come and join me in 2024! www.bayerntrips.com

Oktoberfest Best of Bavaria September 11 – 24, 2024: Truly Bavaria's Best: Experience the
medieval village of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, plus the Royal Castles of Hohenschwangau and
Neuschwanstein, the local Viehscheid celebration, the Eagle's Nest, a day in Salzburg, and Herrenchiemsee Palace. The trip culminates with BOTH Oktoberfest Parades in Munich and two visits to Oktoberfest! We do Oktoberfest for adults with our reserved seats.

Oktoberfest Beer Lover’s September 24 – October 1, 2024: Experience fantastic Franconia and Oktoberfest! Culminating at Munich's famous Oktoberfest, we first visit the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg. Renowned for its baroque architecture and its famous breweries, we stay in an active brewery! We also visit the Weyermann Malt factory and will enjoy the famous smoked beer from Schlenkerla and more! We also cruise on the Danube to the Weltenburg Monastery with its famous dark beer, plus we have a private tour of the whimsical Kuchlbauer Brewery. In Munich, we have two reserved seatings at Oktoberfest, plus a historical walking tour of Munich's old town.

Wiesn Kompakt: October 1 – 6, 2024: Designed as a quick introduction to Bavaria, we stay 5
nights at the same hotel in Lohhof, one of Munich's northern suburbs. In addition to two visits to Oktoberfest (one with a table reservation), we spend a day at Neuschwanstein Castle and take a short cruise through the Danube Gorge to the Weltenburg

Our price includes breakfast and dinner daily, tours as described, all ground transportation, 2 drinks at dinner, 2 Oktoberfest reservations (with 2 liters per person there). You need to purchase your own airfare to and from Munich (MUC).

Experience Bavaria with an Insider! With us, you will experience the Bavarian Culture first
hand. Scott is integrated into Munich life and is the first non-Bavarian inducted into the Aventinus Buam, the oldest Stammtisch at Schneider Brauhaus in downtown Munich. With his many close Bavarian friends and his Stammtisch Brothers, "der Scotti" has a network of connections and is the authority on explaining Bavarian customs to his overseas guests

A listing of our small group trips through Bavaria. Oktoberfest, Starkbierfest, Springfest, Maibaum, Doppelbock, Bockfest, Munich Tour, Bavaria Tour, Germany Christmas Markets

27/09/2023

Perfektes Wetter! Our last Oktoberfest Tour is underway! Sign up for our join us in 2024! https://www.bayerntrips.com/tours-of-bavaria/show/Oktoberfest%20Wiesn%20Kompakt.html

22/09/2023

Day 2 of Beer Lover’s Oktoberfest in Bamberg. Bamberg Onion & Rauchbier at Schlenkerla, plus a visit to Weyermann Malting.

Secure a seat for 2024!
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21/09/2023

Our Oktoberfest Beer Lover’s Tour just kicked off with a castle lunch (Pyraser Beer) followed by Bamberg where we sleep over the the brewery! Next up: Weyermann Malt Factory and Schlenkerla Rauchbier!

Don’t miss the action in 2024. All details here: https://www.bayerntrips.com/tours-of-bavaria/show/Oktoberfest%20Beer%20Lovers.html

17/09/2023

Einzug der Wiesnwirte - the tent operators make their way to Munich Oktoberfest 2023

12/09/2023

Great times at Hotel Ruchti in Füssen/Bad Faulenbach. Great weather to visit the castles and even an unseasonal visit from Krampus!

Be part of the magic in 2024 - sign up now since we’re already 1/2 full! https://www.bayerntrips.com/tours-of-bavaria/show/Oktoberfest%20Best%20of%20Bavaria.html

11/09/2023

09/09/2023

Best of Bavaria Day 3 took us to Bamberg. Today we head to Kloster Andechs & Füssen, counting down to Oktoberfest!

Make plans to join us in 2024: https://www.bayerntrips.com/tours-of-bavaria/show/Oktoberfest%20Best%20of%20Bavaria.html

06/09/2023

Gute Nacht - Day 1 of our Best of Bavaria tour 2023 is in the books!

30/08/2023

Bavaria in the Spring - Watch the May Pole go up and visit the Volksfest called "Frühlingsfest" (SpringFest), Oktoberfest's little sister. Just a 5 day tour April 30 - May 5, 2024, this agenda also offers an extenisve historical tour of Munich, a day trip to Salzburg, and a visit to Kloster Andrechs. See the details here: https://www.bayerntrips.com/tours-of-bavaria/show/Fr%C3%BChlingsfest%205/24.html

26/08/2023

Our 2024 Wiesn Tours (Oktoberfest) are ready for booking! Sign up now and no deposit is required until January 2, 2024!

Oktoberfest Best of Bavaria September 11 – 24, 2024: Truly Bavaria's Best: Experience the medieval village of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, plus the Royal Castles of Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein, the local Viehscheid celebration, the Eagle's Nest, a day in Salzburg, and Herrenchiemsee Palace. The trip culminates with BOTH Oktoberfest Parades in Munich and two visits to Oktoberfest! We do Oktoberfest for adults with our reserved seats. More info: https://www.bayerntrips.com/tours-of-bavaria/show/Oktoberfest%20Best%20of%20Bavaria.html

Oktoberfest Beer Lover’s September 24 – October 1, 2024: Experience fantastic Franconia and Oktoberfest! Culminating at Munich's famous Oktoberfest, we first visit the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg. Renowned for its baroque architecture and its famous breweries, we stay in an active brewery! We also visit the Weyermann Malt factory and will enjoy the famous smoked beer from Schlenkerla and more! We also cruise on the Danube to the Weltenburg Monastery with its famous dark beer, plus we have a private tour of the whimsical Kuchlbauer Brewery. In Munich, we have two reserved seatings at Oktoberfest, plus a historical walking tour of Munich's old town. No Deposit required until January 2024 More info: https://www.bayerntrips.com/tours-of-bavaria/show/Oktoberfest%20Beer%20Lovers.html

Wiesn Kompakt: October 1 – 6, 2024: Designed as a quick introduction to Bavaria, we stay 5 nights at the same hotel in Lohhof, one of Munich's northern suburbs. In addition to two visits to Oktoberfest (one with a table reservation), we spend a day at Neuschwanstein Castle and take a short cruise through the Danube Gorge to the Weltenburg Abbey, More info: https://www.bayerntrips.com/tours-of-bavaria/show/Oktoberfest%20Wiesn%20Kompakt.html

Our price includes breakfast and dinner daily, tours as described, all ground transportation, 2 drinks at dinner, 2 Oktoberfest reservations (with 2 liters per person there). You need to purchase your own airfare to and from Munich (MUC).

Experience Bavaria with an Insider! With us, you will experience the Bavarian Culture first hand.

Please look at our itineraries and reviews. Find out why over 35% of our guests are repeat visitors!

26/07/2023

Beste Biergärten Tour continues in the best beer town, Bamberg. Bamberg Onion with Rauchbier anyone?

24/07/2023

Beste Biergärten Day 3 took us to Salzburg. Bosna, die Weisse, Sporer, Stiegl and Augustiner zur Mülln!

23/07/2023

Day 2 of our Summer Best Biergärten Tour took us to Kloster Weltenburg. The Danube Gotge offers a stunning landscape and the brewery, founded in 1050, offers the world‘s greatest dark lager beer.

23/07/2023

Our tour of Bavaria‘s Best Biergärten has begun!

07/07/2023

Starkbierfest 2024 - For a less touristy take on a Bavarian Fest, consider coming to Strong Beer Fest from March 8 - 17, 2024. In additon to visiting 2 or 3 of the festivals, we do plenty of history and exploration. Come to Germany with the Bavaria Specialist and experience Bavaria like a local. Photos from 2023 attached and more information here: https://www.bayerntrips.com/tours-of-bavaria/show/Starkbierfest%203/24.html

03/07/2023

Our 2023 Best of Bavaria Oktoberfest has two openings! Join us on an unforgetable Bavarian Adventure. We do Oktoberfest for adults! See the opening parades, reserved space at the festival, 3 Castle visits, a traditonal Viehscheid, Eagle's Nest, Salzburg and much more. September 6 - 19, 2023. For more info & to book, visit our website: https://www.bayerntrips.com/tours-of-bavaria/show/Oktoberfest%20Best%20of%20Bavaria.html

08/06/2023

Thursday at Schneider - it’s Fronleichnam in Bavaria - Corpus Christi. Our favorite band is playing and we’re blessed with having Stuart, my nephew and our California buddies with us - plus of course some of our Munich family! Good times.

07/06/2023

Visit the famous German Christmas markets with us December 9-17, 2023. Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Munich, Salzburg and more. More info at our website here: https://www.bayerntrips.com/tours-of-bavaria/show/Christmas%20Classic%202023.html

The Bavarian Specialist: Munich Resident - BierSommelier - Historian