Bavaria: Landmarks & Attractions 1
Photos: German State of Bavaria (Bayern)
Maypole - Maibaum
Photographs of Maypoles in Bavaria. It is a southern German and Austrian tradition to erect a community Maypole (Maibaum) at the beginning of May. More about this custom in German Customs in May.
Also see: Bavaria - Photos 2 - Marktl am Inn, birthplace of Pope Benedict XVI.
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| PHOTO 1 Maibaum - Maypole Burghausen 1 ![]() |
PHOTO 2 Maibaum - Maypole Burghausen 2 Close-up view of sign ![]() |
| PHOTO 3 Maibaum - Maypole Marktl, Bavaria ![]() |
PHOTO 4 Geburtshaus - Plaque Pope Benedict XVI (Jos. Ratzinger) Marktl am Inn, Bavaria ![]() More Pope Photos |
ARTICLE > German Customs in May - Der Maibaum
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