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:...

Cheers and raise your glasses! These are the seven most beautiful beer gardens that you can reach easily by train.

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...

Be enchanted by the picturesque old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Discover now with DB Regio Bayern!

There is a very special atmosphere in the Bad Windsheim Open-Air Museum at Christmas time....

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

With us, you're on top of the world – flying, gliding and balloon rides through Bavaria. Find out here where you can do this.

Go on a bike tour to the Olympic regatta course and Schleißheim Palace in the north of Munich....

The Großer Alpsee is the largest natural lake in the Oberallgäu and offers you a varied nature...

Winding alleyways, an impregnable fortress and masterpieces by Cranach: In Kronach, you will travel...

Not far from the imposing Trausnitz Castle, the Landshut Salt Grotto offers a special oasis of...