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:...

Travel by rail (almost) to the peak – the Bavarian mountains attract both hiking experts and casual mountaineers.

The Germanisches Nationalmuseum offers a vivid presentation of high-quality works of art and...

Go on a discovery tour in Pegnitz and be enchanted by the romantic natural idyll. The Oak Leaf...

Bavaria is perfect for film fans if they want a behind-the-scenes look at the film industry. Experience sets that you've only ever seen on television...

Historical flair, modern parks, and plenty of peace and quiet by the water: nestled between...

Hike along the ridges above the Retztal valley from the pilgrimage site of Retzbach to...

Fun on the slopes far away from the Alps: this is possible in the Ochsenkopf ski area in the...

Experience Passau's Roman history up close: the museum on the foundations of an ancient fort...