12/31/2012

Germans love Silvester! Have you every heard of the movie "Dinner for One?" It's a cult favorite in Germany - and in English!... more

11/09/2012

Many people already associate November 9 with Kristallnacht, or the “Night of Broken Glass.” ... more

07/05/2012

The German Railway provides a convienient and cost effective solution when in need of a bike in the larger German Cities. The technology is great -…... more

06/22/2012

With a presence in 70 countries across the globe, Erdinger Weissbräu is the largest Weissbier producer on the planet. If you are in Munich, a brewery…... more

06/12/2012

854 years of history is nothing to take lightly. Munich will celebrate it's anniversary for two days on June 16 & 17. Why was Munich founded and how…... more

05/16/2012

Today is a holiday in Germany for two reasons: It’s Christi Himmelfahrt (Ascension Day is the 40th day following Easter. But, this is also the date…... more

05/10/2012

“Wherever they burn books they will also, in the end, burn human beings.” Heinrich Heine (German Poet and Writer, 1797-1856... more

04/20/2012

April 23, marks the 496th anniversary of the famed Reinheitsgebot. Read more about the world's first consumer protection law. What is it and will it…... more

04/10/2012

The official design motif for the 179th Oktoberfest 2012 has been announced! Read more about the contest, the winner, and the other finalists. ... more

04/05/2012

Wine is associated with fine dining, special celebrations, and everyday enjoyment. The wine industry has cultivated the idea that wine is the beverage…... more

03/08/2012

Join us for the Fifth Season in Munich! Starkbierfest was founded for religious reasons but now finds favor in the secular world.... more

03/04/2012

Founded by Hitler, the House of Art has transformed itself to a vibrant and avant-garde art museum. With ever changing collections, the Haus der Kunst…... more

02/12/2012

Even if Modern Art isn't your thing, Munich's Pinakothek der Modern is worth a visit!... more

01/29/2012

The “King’s Square” is where Ludwig I intend to create a focal part of art and culture in Munich. Except for the Nazi’s hijacking the square for their…... more

01/07/2012

Every 7 years the barrel makers of Munich gather on Marienplatz and conducted their traditional dance. It's even memorialized in Munich's Glockenspiel…... more

01/06/2012

Epiphany is observed anually on January 6. Visitors to Bavaria are often puzzled by the chalked inscription above doors: 20+C+M+B+12 - find out what…... more

11/08/2011

1923 Putsch, Berlin Wall falls, Kristallnacht, Georg Elser... November 9 is a constant in German History. ... more

11/08/2011

Over 20 BayernTrips Alumni gathered in New Braunfels, Texas at the annual Wurstfest Celebration. Here's what happened...... more

08/20/2011

Rafting on Munich's Isar river is a tradition that dates back to the 12th century. Today, it's a beloved summer activity reminicent of a floating beer…... more

08/12/2011

The assassination of Nazi Henchman Heydrich is a multi-faceted story: A bold plan, botched execution, betrayal and mass reprisals. These Czech hereos…... more