Tillyfest In Breitenbrunn, Germany

Breitenbrunn is a municipality in Neumarkt in Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany. You can witness the famous and historical event here called Tillyfest. It is held every year during the month of September. This year's celebration took place last September 11-12, 2010. Breitenbrunn is probably a friend of the gods of weather because during the celebration, the weather was friendly. There was no rain during our visit on the second day. The highlight of the celebration was the Festzug or the historical parade where you can see participants wearing colourful and attractive Medieval costumes.

Here are some of the images I took during this year's celebration.

young kids are bringing with them animals like goats during the parade.

The two days celebration was another success. Here you can witness a huge medieval army camp. Wherever you look around, tents, soldiers, both young and old are wearing beautiful Medieval costumes. Bavarian crusaders, Swedish dragon and other participants like minstrels and gypsies are enjoying this historical event.

Tillyfest has been a trademark of Breitenbrunn.

Lebkuchen Herzen in Regensburger Herbsdult

If you happened to visit a German festival like Oktoberfest, Herbstdult, Volksfest and any other form of fairs in Germany, for sure, you had already seen a so-called Lebkuchen Herzen. Lebkuchen is normally a traditional German biscuit baked especially during Christmas. I remembered during my first three years in Germany when hubby always baked some Lebkuchen and other German cakes and biscuits before Christmas comes.

Four years ago, I told him to stop baking those stuffs or else, I need earlier to look for diet supplement reviews. I believed I really need one right now. I always wanted to lose weight the past months. Since I live in Germany, I already gained around 15 kilos which is too much for me. Now I realized that I really need to start losing weight.

Lastly, for more information about Lebkuchen, its is somewhat called as gingerbread in English. The one you see in my image here is a non-traditional decorated Lebkuchen Herzen or Gingerbread hearts. These are the ones that you see in Oktoberfest and any other festivals in Germany. I took this image during our visit to the Regensburger Herbstdult the other weekend.

Middle Age Spectacle in Velburg, Bavaria, Germany

That was a spectacular day last Sunday June 27, 2010 as we witnessed the Mittelalter Spektakel, German words for Middle Age Spectacle in Velburg, a municipality in Neumarkt Upper Palatinate in Bavaria, Germany. It is a three days program commemorating the 600th foundation anniversary of Velburg. The highlight of the program was the parade held last Sunday at 2:00PM. I will share more about this in my Travel and Explore Germany site hopefully this week. Here are some of the images I took during the festival.

One of the church model from Velburg.

Participants of the parade were wearing Middle Age Costumes. It was truly a successful event. Horses adorned with ornaments and carriages are also present during the parade.

The colourful Middle Age costumes are the highlights of the said Festzug or parade.

Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

Let's go travel Europe again! This time we are visiting Germany's famous celebration! Don't you know that Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany is the world's biggest fair? Yes, it is! It is also considered as one of the famous events in Germany and considered to be a part of the Bavarian Culture. I remember that we also have an Oktoberfest at the town where I grew -up in the Philippines. It is also modeled after Munich's Oktoberfest. Millions of visitors from all over the world come to Munich to take part and witness the said celebration.

Oktoberfest is a two-week festival or a 16 day festival to be exact and is held every year during the last week of September until first week of October. I had been to this festival twice already. Below are some of the photographs I took last 2008. The festival is held on an area named the Theresienwiese (field, or meadow, of Therese), often called d’ Wiesn for short.

the rides at the Oktoberfest in Munich

it seems that rain is coming here! yes, it did rained during our visit last September 2008.

"The original "Oktoberfest" occurred in Munich, on October 18, 1810: For the commemoration of their marriage, Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen (namesake of the Theresienwiese festival grounds) organized a great horse race (the marriage took place on October 12; the horse race on October 17—therefore, there are different dates named as being the first Oktoberfest)."wikipedia

German-American Volksfest 2010 in Hohenfels, Bavaria, Germany

I just want to share about the celebration of German-American Volksfest 2010 in Hohenfels, Bavaria, Germany. This year's celebration will take place from April 28 to May 2, 2010. Feel free to visit my Explore Germany site for more information and photos. Below are also the images I took from last year's celebration.

some of the carnival rides during the festival

Dultfest in Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany

How about talking about German fairs and festivals this time. I have been to a lot of festivals in Germany. To name a few are the famous and biggest fair in the world which is Oktoberfest in Munich, Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Gäubodenvolksfest in Straubing, Landshuter Hochzeit in Landshut, Tillyfest in Breitenbrunn, Neumarkter Volksfest, and some other more.

This time, I am talking about Dultfest in Regensburg, a city in Bavaria, Germany. I am trying to find out what does Dult means but it seems that I cannot find its real meaning in English. Dultfest which is composed of two words, dult and fest in which Dult, I believed is simply a name given to this festival (fest in German). Regensburg is celebrating every year two Dultfest. One is called the Maidult which is celebrated every month of May. The other one is the Herbstdult which is celebrated during the month of September. The one that I witnessed last time was the Herbstdult.

We happened to visit Regenburg last May 2009 but we never bother going to the festival. I am hoping that we will visit Maidult next month. Maidult fun fair is considered to be one of the first big festival of the year in Bayern or Bavaria. Unlike Oktoberfest wherein beer consumption is very famous, Dultfest is considered to be a family fun festival. Here are some photos taken last year from Herbstdult in Regensburg.

one of the beer tents in Herbstdult in Regensburg, Bavaria

I miss riding the Ferris Wheel during this festival

that's me in front of the famous Thurn and Taxis beer kiosk.

My Euro Travel to the Festival in Neumarkt, Germany

I did already mentioned and shared some pictures in my Explore Germany site about the Festival in Neumarkt which is called Jura-Volksfest. Most of the visitors of this festival are coming for neighboring places like in the Upper Palatinate region, Middle Franconia, Upper Bavaria and Upper Franconia. You can also find here different rides such as Ferris wheel, roller coaster, free fall and a lot more. Different foods and delicacies are also found in different kiosks and restaurants here. You can also expect beer and bratwurst and other German sausages. I wish to share more pictures and information about this festival next time.

Here are the pictures I had from last year's festival.

on top of Ferris wheel, looking around. HB took these pictures as usual.

I guess that is the octopus ride at my back.

More Photos from Munich's Oktoberfest 2009

How I wish I can share more and more photos from the Oktoberfest 2009 in Munich, Germany. Sad to say I almost run-out of my allowed bandwidth for photo uploading. Here are some photos we took during our visit last Saturday. The festival is still going on and will last until October 4,2009. Have fun but don't drink too much beer! wink!

The Paulaner Muenchen (Munich), another beer tent which was also full last Saturday. I guess it's not time for me to drink beer! wink!

that's the Ferris wheel where we also rode last Saturday.

The Hippodrom, one of the biggest beer tents where the prominent people and the rich and famous usually go! Sorry can't go inside anymore. All the beer tents last weekend were full!

Oktoberfest 2009 Begins Tomorrow

It's party time! The world's most renowned festival is finally here. Tomorrow will be the opening of Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. Did you see how the people go partying inside the beer tents? This is only a small beer tent. They also have some that can occupy up to ten thousand people! Imagine that! This is very interesting! I will see you there!

striking a pose before drinking a beer..ooppsss have not tried drinking a beer there..better take some photos..wink!

Tillyfest in Breitenbrunn, Bavaria in Germany

I just posted some pictures and information about Tillyfest in my Travel and Explore Germany site. Feel free to visit there if you want to know more about this festival. Tillyfest is a festival in Breitenbrunn, a municipality in the district of Neumarkt in the Upper Palatinate in Bavaria, Germany. That was a very nice and friendly weather today especially during the historical parade that took place this afternoon. In this historical celebration, you can also find and experience the so-called Bavarian culture and tradition. There were also a lot of tents where some groups of participants stayed overnight for the duration of the two-day celebration, kiosks and stalls that sells local delicacies, wines, beers, historical clothes especially during the Medieval times, house decors, jewelries and a lot more.

Feel free to also visit my other blogs because I will be sharing more photos from this festival. Have fun viewing the photos!

Thier costumes are quite interesting! I thought I can only see these in movies but now I already see them most of the time especially during festivals like the Tillyfest.





another horse carriage who participated during the historical parade.

I love the costumes of the ladies here. They played good. These are participants from Prague, Czech Republic!

Volksfest, Festival in Neumarkt, Bavaria, Germany

Good evening everyone! Let's talk about festival again. Life is just so short that we will not enjoy it. The picture below was taken during the parade of Neumarkt Volksfest in Bavaria, Germany. This celebration is also a part of Bavarian culture and tradition. It is a festival which is held in this city every year during the month of August. It usually last for a week. I guess it's been five consecutive years now that I always attend this festival. It is always fun and I love it. Last month was the first time that I witnessed their parade. I was amazed because more than hundreds of groups participated during the parade.

These horses below are huge and are also adorned with decorations. The white building you with the watch is the City Hall of Neumarkt. I was inside this building as the history of this city was told to us during my German language course. Have fun viewing the photos in this blog.

Gäubodenvolksfest in Straubing in Bavaria, Germany

Welcome to the second largest festival in Bavaria, Germany, the Gäubodenvolksfest in Straubing. Actually guys this festival is already over. It is considered to be the second largest festival next to Oktoberfest of October Festival in Munich in the state of Bavaria. It is said that there are more than a million of guests and visitors who visit this festival every year. It is held in the middle of August and lasted for eleven days.

What caught most of my attention as we visited the festival was, a lot of German people wore the so-called Trachten, Dirdl and Lederhose which are considered to be the national costume of Germany. I also visited Oktoberfest in Munich last year but there were more people last month in Gäubodenvolksfest in Straubing who wore Trachten, Dirdl and Lederhose or leather pants in this festival.

I truly appreciate and admire how the German people preserve their culture and tradition through festivals like these. More updates to come about this famous festival in Bavaria.

you see that crown? That is the symbol of the Gäubodenvolksfest

The Gäubodenvolksfest was founded by Maximilian I Joseph, King of Bavaria in the year 1812 as an agricultural festival to organize an annual meeting of the people in the Danube region.


Did you see that ladies who wear dresses? those are only example of Trachten or Dirdl costumes

My Euro Travel in Regensburg, Germany

Let's go back this time to Germany! This time I am giving you an information about the capital of the Bavarian administrative region in Upper Palatinate which is Regensburg. This city is also known as Ratisbon and in other language like Latin, Ratisbona. It is located in Bavaria, Germany at the confluence of the Danube and Regen rivers.

The image I had below was taken at the famous and historical Stone Bridge also known in German as Steinerne Bruecke. You can also see from afar the Cathedral in Regensburg named after St. Peter. This city is in the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Finally this photo was taken as we attended the Buergerfest Regensburg. more updates later!

My Euro Travel in Gaeubodenvolksfest in Straubing, Germany

Yesterday was such a wonderful day and a perfect weather as the Gaeubodenvolksfest is celebrated in Straubing, a city in Bavaria, Germany. Before we went to the festival site, we go around first to the "Altstadt" or old city of Straubing. I saw again a lot of historical buildings, monuments, churches and architectures which I love. After spending around two hours in the old city, we proceeded to the festival which is around ten minutes walk from the old city.

At the festival, there is also a show that is going on until today. It is called the Ostbayernschau. Here you can see a lot of stuffs that are for sale and being displayed. There are some companies that sell motorhome, household supplies and equipments, garden machines, hardware products, cars, motorcycles, handmade products, horse accessories, clothes and a lot more.

This festival is considered to the second largest public festival in the state of Bavaria, Germany. There are also beer tents, a lot of games and entertainments, food kiosks, variety of rides like ferris wheel, free fall, helicopter, octopus and a lot more. That was a very interesting festival in Straubing which will last until tomorrow. Here are some photos I have from yesterday's weekend escapades. Feel free to visit my other blogsites especially the Explore Germany site for more photos and updates.


inside one of the beer tents. I can't imagine how the people can drink beer with the heat yesterday. At least they had fun!


some rides that you can see in the festival


that crown is made of wheat..very interesting!

Euro Travel in Jura Volksfest in Neumarkt id Opf, Bavaria, Germany

As we were taking our brunch this morning since we already woke-up late, we decided to go to the Jura Volksfest Parade in Neumarkt i.d. Opf., a city in Bavaria, Germany. My husband asked me what time I want to leave because the parade starts at 2PM. I told him that around 12:45 pm, we live the house then so that we can also find a good parking place for our car. This city is around 30 to 40 minutes drive from where we live depending on the traffic.

After we took our brunch, I still did some things and around 12:45 pm exactly, my dear hubby already called me that we are leaving soon. You know women, sometimes it takes too long to dress up if not doing other things. We ended up leaving at 1:00 PM. Good to know, we still found a park place which is around 5 minutes walk to the Altstad or old city of Neumarkt. We were amazed because there were a lot of different groups who participated the parade. In fact the lady standing right next to us told us that around 120 groups participated during the Jura Volksfest Parade today.

I always visit the Jura Volksfest or Jura Public Festival every year but this is the first time that I witnessed the parade. It was fantastic seeing participants with different colourful costumes, horse carriage that are also decorated, Trachten or German National costumes with different colors and designs, different bands who played traditional music and modern ones, acrobats of different kinds, animals of some kinds, young and old participants with their own motives and a lot more! here are some photos which my husband took today. Feel free to visit Explore Germany site for more photos and updates! It's time to say goodnight!

the colourful Trachten or National costume worn by a group of participants.

here is another float with a man playing a German music instrument...and that's me of course showing evidence that I was really there..wink!

another beautifully decorated float here.

My Euro Travel in Regensburg, Germany

This is not the first time that I visited the city of Regensburg in Bavaria, Germany. Yesterday was a very memorable one because it was the first time that I witnessed the so-called Bürgerfest, one of the cities biggest festival. There were a lot of people around the old city. I was really amazed as we went walking around because there were thousands of visitors coming from some countries and neighboring towns. Please visit my other sites especially Travel and Explore Germany for more photos and updates. Below is also a little infor about this city.

Regensburg also Ratisbon, Latin: Ratisbona, Austro-Bavarian: Rengschburg, Czech: Řezno, originally Castra Regina) is a city (population 131,000 in 2007) in Bavaria, Germany, located at the confluence of the Danube and Regen rivers, at the northernmost bend in the Danube. To the east lies the Bavarian Forest. Regensburg is the capital of the Bavarian administrative region Upper Palatinate. The large medieval center of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

a photo taken at the historical Steinerne Bridge in Regensburg, Germany...that's me giving a smile to you..wink!..you can also see from afar the towers of the famous landmark of the city which is the St. Peter Cathedral.

My Euro Travel to the Trachtenfest in Lengenfeld, Germany

It was a great day today even though it was raining so hard in our place this morning. The weather in the afternoon was a bit better as we went to Lengenfeld where the Trachtenfest is celebrated. It started today and will end on Sunday, June 14. As you can see in the pictures here, the ladies and gentlemen are wearing special kind of clothes. These are the different styles and designs of the so-called trachten. I will give you more information about this German festival in my Travel and Explore Germany site.

very unique, colorful and attractive trachten wore by the ladies in today's trachtenfest parade in Lengenfeld, Germany

some bands are also participating the parade.

having Fun During German American Festival in Hohenfels, Germany

Is it your first time to hear about German and American Festival in Germany especially in Hohenfels? If you had a visit in my Travel and Explore Germany site, you might probably have some idea about it. Below is a photo taken last Saturday May 2, 2009 to be exact during the German American Volksfest or Festival. It was another unforgettable and entertaining moment especially that I also spent times with good friends. Fell free to visit my other sites for more pictures..have fun viewing!

copyright photo of the Author of this site
the attractive Ferris Wheel at the German American Festival in Hohenfels, Germany. I took the chance to ride the Ferris Wheel last Saturday...it was fun and exciting! sad to say I felt dizzy after riding it...I will share more pictures next time.

Let's Visit Munich, Germany with It's Famous Oktoberfest

I know it is too early to post about Oktoberfest or October Feast in Munich, Germany. But don't you know that people from all over the world are already planning their vacation to Munich just to witness and experience this famous beer feast. Some are already booking their hotels as early as they can because if you are too late, you might not find the right place to stay.

I was there last year the first time and it was really great! This photo was personally taken by me. I still have a lot of photos and you can browse more here or in my other site named Travel and Explore Germany.

the famous Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany..this is only a part of it..