Old-Time in the Alps - 2025 in Bavaria

A long weekend of Old-Time Music: 
jams, workshops & dance in the Bavarian Alps — dates to be announced
​Immerse yourself in a weekend of Old-Time music set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Bavarian Alps. From (tba) to (tba), 2025, join us at the scenic Lake Kochel (Kochelsee) for the "Old-Time in the Alps" (OTITA) music camp. Just an hour south of Munich and 40 minutes north of the renowned violin-making town of Mittenwald, our camp offers a perfect blend of music, nature, and culture.
Registration and contact

Highlights

  • 4 (opt. 3) days of jamming, workshops, dancing, and much more in a picturesque setting
  • Great opportunities for swimming, hiking, and enjoying the vibrant Old-Time community
  • Lots of good food
  • Optional: A special pre-camp visit to Mittenwald, the violin-making town (details below)

Who can join?

The camp is for Old-Time musicians. We especially also like to encourage people from other genres, such as Bluegrass or any other, who are curious, but never played Old-Time music before. Come into our beautiful community!

Location

Castle "Schloss Aspenstein", Kochel am See, Germany: The location provides plenty idyllic spots for indoor and outdoor jams with great views. No nearby Neighbors, so making music all night guaranteed! 

Accommodation

  • Comfortable single & double rooms and shared rooms with double or triple occupancy (triple occupancy: one bed consists of a sofa bed). You can also book the shared rooms as a single person and we will find you room mates 
  • All rooms with private bathroom
  • Bed linens & towels included
  • It's also possible to stay off site (self-organized) and take part in the camp (camp & full board).

Workshops

​We aim to offer a wide variety of workshops. If YOU would like to share your knowledge and conduct a workshop (either 90 minutes), please let us know (by filling out the registration form or sending an email). Workshops can cater to all levels, from beginners to advanced, covering topics ranging from rhythm to teaching tunes.

Catering

  • Delicious vegetarian and vegan options are standard, with meat available upon request
  • Includes breakfast buffet, lunch with entrée and dessert, afternoon coffee & cake, and dinner buffet
  • First meal: coffee & cake upon arrival (Thursday or Friday), last meal: lunch on Sunday

Dates and Duration

Thursday, (tba) – Sunday, (tba) of (tba) 2025
In case you can’t come on Thursday, also Friday option is also available

Pricing

To be announced.

Includes:
  • Accommodation
  • Full board
  • 9 workshop rooms
  • Program
  • Exclusive access to the location
  • Sauna

Impressions

Lots of outside and inside space for jams:
Area around the location: great walks in beautiful nature

​More Bavaria: Mittenwald Pre-Holiday

If you'd like to spend additional time in Bavaria, explore the charming town of Mittenwald - an old Bavarian mountain town with a rich history of violin and double bass making.
Let's gather in Mittenwald before the start of 'Old-Time in the Alps' (OTITA). In Mittenwald, you can have your violin or double bass set up at one of the famous workshops, visit the violin museum, go for hikes, take the cable car up to 2240 m, and more. Additionally, we could have some jams to warm up for OTITA! On Thursday, the (tba), we will then move to Lake Kochel and commence our camp, 'Old-Time in the Alps'...
Distance
Mittenwald (“Warm up”) – Kochel (OTITA): 30 km, 40 minutes (by car)

Links           If you want your instrument set up, get in touch with them in advance - they are quite busy.
Important Note
This is not part of 'Old-Time in the Alps'! Overnight stays, food, and so on need to be organized and booked by yourself.
​But feel free to let me know so we can all meet up. 

About us

​“Old-Time in the Alps” (OTITA) originated in Switzerland and has been hosted there five times. Since 2024 it is held in Bavaria.
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Andrea Plötz (GER)
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Caspar Noetzli (CH)

Getting here

  • Located about 75 km south of Munich, directly in Kochel
  • By train: direct connection from Munich main station (“Hauptbahnhof”)
  • By car: via the highway A95 “Munich-Garmisch”

Registration

  • Opens (tba), 2025 → Registration Form
  • €50 reservation fee per person required upon registration, credited towards participation but non-refundable upon cancellation. Thank you for your understanding.
  • After submitting this registration form, you will receive an email containing information about the bank transfer. Upon receipt of your payment, you will then receive a final confirmation of your registration.

Contact

Andrea: →​ [email protected]  (ending: ORG!)

We look forward to meeting you all and enjoying a memorable gathering at 'OLD-TIME IN THE ALPS', Bavarian edition.

Impressions from previous Old-Time in the Alps weekends. 

Old-Time in the Alps - Exclusion of Liability
Participants declare that they have no claims whatsoever against the organizer, the site owner, organizations associated with the event, or other participants in the event of damage, and that they are adequately insured against accidents and liability claims.
This exclusion of liability applies to claims on any legal grounds, particularly to claims for damages arising from contractual as well as non-contractual liability, and also to claims in tort.
The organizer is not liable for health risks and dangers to the participants. It is the responsibility of the participants to check their state of health before participating in the event and, if necessary, to have it confirmed by a doctor.
The organizer shall not be liable to pay compensation to participants if the organizer is obliged to make changes to the event or cancel it due to force majeure, official orders, or for safety reasons.