If it wasn't for the random car passing by you wouldn't even be sure that this cozy part of the world has made it into the modern world.
Villagers go about their everyday business in a leisurely fashion and you see little girls in traditional garments just like their mothers strolling across a busy market place.
Once in a while the idyllic scenery though gets tainted some from the unexpected ring of a cell phone.
Most of all it is the traditional costumes that create the timeless feel.
Men wearing "Lederhosen", a type of shorts with the legs covering about half the thighs and made from soft leather.
Women and girls are in "Dirndl", an ensemble of a tight bodice covering a short-sleeved white blouse over a full length skirt with a contrasting apron on top.
The dirndl ensemble emphasizes a friendly and feminine look especially if long hair got braided to complete the traditional look.
While guys in short leather pants look a little like boys that have not grown up fully the dirndl style agrees wonderfully with the women.
Many Americans might be only familiar with dirndl wear from visiting one of the many local OKtoberfest festivities in the United States and Canada.
The dirndl seems to be the most popular traditional costume that has ever made it from Germany over the big pond.
Other than in its country of origin the American OKtoberfest does not follow a specific schedule.
It is rather held at various occasions between June and November.
While obviously intrigued with the Bavarian idea of beer and a good time the costume wear has little to nothing to do with rural Bavarian dress style.
Waitresses copy the historic dirndl garment in order to create a visitor experience as closely as possible to the original and wear dirndls as a working garment..
If the idea works out well is for the people to decide who enjoy a German beer in one of the bear tents or drinking halls.
While smart American business men make a living off recreating a small piece of Bavarian lifestyle life itself moves on in rural south Germany unaware and mostly disinterested in what goes on beyond the village walls.
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