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Trachten Jacket Wool Navy Grey Trim

$199.00

Bavarian Wool Jacket Green Collar

$199.00

Trachten Jacket Wool Olive Green

$199.00

Bavarian Wool Jacket Stone Grey

$199.00

Grey Alpine Wool Jacket Green Collar

$199.00

Horn Button Bavarian Wool Jacket

$199.00

Traditional Wool Oktoberfest Coat

$199.00

Men’s Oktoberfest Festive Blazer

$199.00

Vintage Suede Bavarian Jacket

$299.00

Forest Trim Bavarian Wool Jacket

$199.00

Navy Loden Janker With Horn Buttons

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Charcoal Loden Janker Olive Trim

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Mens Trachten Jackets

A mens Trachten jacket also called a Janker is a traditional Bavarian and Austrian garment cut from Loden wool, velvet, or fine cotton and finished with horn buttons and embroidery. It works as formal Oktoberfest wear over Lederhosen or as a standalone piece for weddings, Alpine events, and everyday traditional style.

Traditional Mens Trachten Jackets for Every Occasion

A Trachten jacket is the centerpiece of authentic Bavarian and Austrian formal wear. Rooted in Alpine tradition, it bridges rugged mountain functionality and refined tailoring, making it equally suited to Oktoberfest in Munich, a Bavarian wedding, or a Christmas market in Tyrol.

What Is a Men's Trachten Jacket?

A men's Trachten jacket is a traditional German or Austrian jacket, often called a Janker, tailored from Loden wool, boiled wool, or velvet and finished with horn buttons and Bavarian embroidery. It is a core piece of Trachten, the traditional folk outfit of the Alpine region, and is worn on its own or as part of a full Lederhosen outfit.

Unlike a modern blazer, a Trachten jacket follows heritage design details: a Stehkragen (mandarin collar), Geweihknöpfe (stag horn or antler buttons), and often a Quetschfalte (back pleat) that allows freedom of movement a detail inherited from working Alpine garments rather than city fashion.

Why Choose a Traditional Bavarian Jacket?

A traditional Bavarian jacket is worth choosing because it combines durable, natural materials with a design that has stayed functional for generations of Alpine wear. Loden wool and boiled wool are naturally water-resistant and warm, making the jacket practical for real Alpine climates, not just costume events.

Beyond function, a genuine Trachten jacket signals cultural respect. Buying an authentic piece rather than a synthetic "Oktoberfest costume" jacket means supporting traditional craftsmanship and wearing a garment that reflects real Bavarian and Austrian heritage.

Explore Our Men's Trachten Jacket Collection

Our collection spans the full range of traditional styles, from classic wool Janker jackets to lighter pieces suited for warm-weather Volksfest and everyday traditional wear.

Classic Janker Jackets

The Janker is the archetypal men's Trachten jacket: a fitted, waist-length wool jacket with a mandarin collar and horn buttons. It is the most traditional silhouette in Bavarian and Austrian Trachten and pairs naturally with Lederhosen for a complete, authentic look.

Loden Trachten Jackets

Loden wool is a densely woven, felted wool fabric developed in the Alpine region specifically to handle wind, rain, and cold. A Loden Trachten jacket carries this heritage forward, offering natural water resistance and warmth without sacrificing the traditional Janker silhouette.

Velvet Trachten Jackets

Velvet collar and trim details elevate a Trachten jacket for formal occasions such as Bavarian weddings. Velvet is traditionally reserved for dressier Trachten pieces, giving these jackets a more refined, ceremonial character than everyday wool or Loden versions.

Wool Trachten Jackets

Virgin wool and pure wool jackets offer a lighter alternative to dense boiled Loden while retaining the natural insulation and structured drape that wool is known for. These jackets suit both Alpine events and everyday traditional wear where a slightly softer hand-feel is preferred.

Lightweight Summer Jackets

For warmer Volksfest dates or milder climates, lightweight jackets in linen or cotton blends preserve traditional styling, Stehkragen, horn buttons, contrast piping without the heavier warmth of wool or Loden, making them practical for late-summer festival wear.

Premium Materials & Authentic Craftsmanship

Every material used across our Trachten jacket collection is chosen for its role in genuine Alpine tradition, not for appearance alone.

Loden Wool

Loden wool is a traditional Alpine fabric, woven and then wet-finished (a process sometimes called "walking" the wool) to create a dense, felted, weather-resistant textile. It has been used in Trachten outerwear for generations because of its natural ability to shed moisture and retain warmth.

Virgin Wool

Virgin wool refers to wool that has never been previously processed or recycled, giving it superior loft, resilience, and softness compared to reprocessed wool blends. It is a mark of quality material sourcing in traditional jacket construction.

Linen & Cotton

Linen and cotton are used in our lighter, warm-weather Trachten jackets. Both are natural fibres that breathe well, offering a traditional alternative to wool for milder Volksfest and everyday occasions.

Velvet Details

Velvet collars, cuffs, or trim are a traditional marker of formality within Trachten design. These details are typically reserved for wedding and ceremonial jackets rather than rugged everyday or Alpine hiking styles.

Genuine Horn Buttons

Geweihknöpfe — genuine stag horn or antler buttons — are one of the most recognizable authenticity markers on a real Trachten jacket. Bone buttons are sometimes used as a related traditional alternative. Both stand in contrast to the plastic buttons found on mass-produced costume jackets.

Traditional Embroidery

Edelweiss embroidery and other Alpine floral motifs are common on Trachten jackets, referencing the alpine flower long associated with Bavarian and Austrian mountain culture. Embroidery placement and style typically follow regional conventions rather than arbitrary decoration.

Contrast Piping

Contrast piping and Borte (decorative trim) define the traditional silhouette of a Trachten jacket, marking the lapel, collar, or cuff lines. This detailing distinguishes a genuine Trachten jacket from a plain wool blazer at a glance.

Find the Perfect Fit

A Trachten jacket should sit close through the shoulders and waist without restricting movement, particularly across the back where traditional pleating allows for reaching and dancing.

Slim Fit

A slim fit Trachten jacket follows the body closely through the chest and waist, suited to a more modern, tailored appearance while retaining traditional details.

Regular Fit

A regular fit offers more room through the chest and shoulders, better suited to layering over a Bavarian shirt and vest, or for those who prefer a classic, less fitted traditional silhouette.

Traditional Fit

A traditional fit follows historical Trachten proportions most closely, typically cut fuller through the body than modern slim styles, reflecting how the jacket was originally tailored for working Alpine wear.

Size Guide

Use the chart below to match your chest measurement to the correct size. German sizing (used across our Trachten jacket collection) runs from 44 to 64, corresponding to US sizes XS through 7XL.

Tip: For the most accurate fit, measure your chest at its fullest point and compare it to the "Fits to Chest" column rather than the raw chest measurement, since this accounts for the intended wear ease of the jacket.

How to Style a Men's Trachten Jacket

A Trachten jacket adapts to both traditional Bavarian outfits and more relaxed, modern pairings.

With Lederhosen

The classic combination pairs a Janker or Loden jacket with Lederhosen, the traditional leather shorts or breeches of Bavarian dress. This is the most recognizable full Trachten look and the standard choice for Oktoberfest.

With Bundhosen

For a more formal, fuller-coverage alternative to Lederhosen, a Trachten jacket pairs well with Bundhosen, the traditional knee-length breeches worn with knee socks a combination often favored for weddings and Volksfest.

With Trachten Shirts

Underneath, a Bavarian shirt provides the traditional base layer, typically in white or check patterns, allowing the jacket's collar and button details to remain the visual focus of the outfit.

With Jeans & Chinos

For a modern, everyday traditional look, a Trachten jacket can be worn over jeans or chinos rather than Lederhosen or Bundhosen, letting the jacket's heritage details stand out in a more casual, contemporary context.

Oktoberfest Outfits

A complete Oktoberfest outfit typically combines a Trachten jacket or Trachten vest, Lederhosen, a Bavarian shirt, and traditional accessories such as Haferl shoes or Loferl socks for full authenticity.

Perfect for Every Bavarian Occasion

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest, which originated in 1810 in Munich, remains the defining occasion for Trachten wear, where a Janker or Loden jacket paired with Lederhosen is considered classic formal festival dress.

Weddings

Bavarian and Austrian weddings often call for a more formal Trachten jacket, frequently in velvet or fine wool, paired with Bundhosen or tailored trousers rather than everyday Lederhosen.

Volksfest

Volksfest and regional folk festivals across Bavaria and Austria call for the same traditional dress as Oktoberfest, often in a slightly more relaxed, everyday version of the outfit.

Alpine Events

Alpine cultural events, brass band performances, and Tyrolean gatherings often call for Trachten uniform-style dressing, where the jacket's original Alpine functionality warmth, water resistance, freedom of movement remains genuinely useful.

Christmas Markets

A wool or Loden Trachten jacket suits the cold-weather setting of German and Austrian Christmas markets, offering both traditional style and practical warmth.

Everyday Traditional Wear

Beyond festivals, many customers wear a Trachten jacket as part of everyday style paired with jeans or chinos as a way of incorporating Bavarian heritage into modern, regular wardrobes.

Why Buy From Us?

Authentic Bavarian Design

Every jacket in our collection reflects real Bavarian and Austrian Trachten design conventions from the Stehkragen collar to traditional embroidery placement rather than generic costume-store interpretations.

Premium Fabrics

We use genuine Loden wool, virgin wool, linen, cotton, and velvet detailing, chosen for their role in authentic Trachten construction rather than for low-cost manufacturing.

Expert Craftsmanship

Our jackets follow traditional European tailoring techniques, including genuine horn buttons and back pleating, built for long-term wear rather than single-use festival costumes.

Comfortable Fit

Slim, regular, and traditional fit options mean you can choose a silhouette that matches both your body type and the formality of your occasion.

Worldwide Shipping

We ship to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, and Austria, so authentic Bavarian and Austrian Trachten is accessible wherever you are.

Caring for Your Trachten Jacket

Cleaning

Wool and Loden jackets should generally be spot-cleaned and aired out rather than machine washed, as excessive washing can damage the felted structure of the fabric.

Storage

Store your jacket on a wide hanger in a breathable garment bag, away from direct sunlight and humidity, to preserve both the wool structure and any embroidery or velvet detailing.

Wool Care

Loden and boiled wool naturally resist odor and light moisture, but should be brushed regularly to maintain their felted texture and allowed to fully dry before storage if worn in rain.

Long-Term Maintenance

Horn buttons and embroidery should be checked periodically for loose threads, and any tailoring adjustments are best handled by someone experienced with traditional Trachten construction rather than generic alteration services.