The Schäffler dance is a guild dance of the Schäffler, or barrel makers.
Poster: Munich Schäffler Association
History of the Schäffler trade
The dance, one of Munich’s oldest traditions, has been around since 1517. After the end of a plague epidemic, the barrel makers wanted to lure the people of Munich, who were still sitting fearfully in their homes, back onto the streets. That’s why the Schäffler marched to Marienplatz with music, dancing and fun.
Photo: Michael F. Schoenitzer (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Schäfflertanz_2012-05.JPG), “Schäfflertanz 2012-05”, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/legalcode
The Schäffler is one of the oldest professions known to mankind.
The traditional Schäffler dance in the English Garden will take place in February 2026 at the Restaurant am Chinesischen Turm.
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Incidentally, the dance rhythm is only every seven years. The next date would therefore be in February 2026.
Further information and dates in Munich can be found on the website of the Schäflertanz-Verein.
Nearby: China Tower, Beer garden at the China Tower
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