Historical festivals
Panduren festival Spiegelau
In the course of the Austrian War of Succession (1740-1748), pandurenobrist Franzsikus Freiherr von der Trenck terrified the forest farmers and…
Church consecration (Kirta)
The consecration of the church building is celebrated. As the celebrations around the patronal feast used to get out of hand, in 1866 the traditional "Dorfkirchweih" was…
Customs are just as important to the "Waidler" as their beer and the Waidler dialect!
Throughout the year in the Bavarian Forest National Park vacation region, time-honored customs are…
Expelling wolves
Young people, equipped with cowbells and "Goaßl", march from house to house on the evening before St. Martin's Day (11.11.) making a thunderous noise. This custom dates back to the…
Waterfowl singing
The "water birds" (boys in weatherproof clothing) go from house to house on Whit Sunday and are doused with water from windows and balconies. The "waterfowl" sing verses of praise…
Maypole
Stealing the maypole As soon as the maypole has been put down, the excitement increases, as the aim is to secretly steal the maypole from the neighboring village, avoid being caught and…
Easter customs
Palm bushes On the Sunday before Easter, tied palm bushes (instead of palm fronds, "palm catkins" are used) are consecrated in a festive church service and procession, which decorate…
Carnival (dig in)
The fifth season "carnival" is celebrated in every village in the vacation region. Either carnival balls or carnival parades take place everywhere. The traditional…
