5 quirky courses – from a beer diploma to a Weißwurst (traditional white Bavarian sausage) seminar

There's always something new to know – for example, that learning can be really fun.

There's always something new to know – for example, that learning can be really fun. Every true Bavarian (or everyone that wants to pass as one) should have visited these five courses –

For the thirsty: Would you like to know exactly why your favourite beer tastes so good? Then a beer...

For those with a sweet tooth: instead of hearty Bavarian fare, this macaron course is all about...

For traditionalists: master butcher and chef Norbert Wittmann founded the Weißwurst-Akademie...

For heavy hitters: dive into the world of blacksmithing at the Mühlgassn-Schmiede forge in Kissing...

Excavate for yourself: In Ebing near Bamberg, young and old hobby builders can fulfil their dream:...

You can enjoy a wonderful Sunday buffet while gliding gently along the Danube, starting in Passau.

Skiing without the hustle and bustle and at a fair price. The charming Rabenkopf lift in Oberau...

Pottenstein is a community in the Bayreuth region in Upper Franconia. Find out here why a day trip to the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park is...

Ice cream! Everyone needs a bit of refreshment in the summer time. These are (perhaps) the seven best ice cream parlours in Bavaria.

The artists of the Blue Rider group loved expressive and colourful art. Are you a fan of it as well? Then travel by rail to see the old haunts of the...

The most beautiful UNESCO heritage sites in the Free State. From Bamberg to Weißenburg: We introduce you to the most impressive Bavarian cultural...

True&12 in Munich always serve twelve different flavours of ice-cream. Sometimes, if you're...

Colourful alpine meadows and fresh mountain air - is there a better way to welcome spring?

Craving adventure and adrenaline? You'll be in your element at these destinations, even in the winter.

Discover Bavaria from beneath – these are the most interesting and exciting caves in Bavaria.