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:...

Skiers are spoilt for choice here. The Hündle-Thalkirchdorf area is particularly versatile: the...

Take a trip to the water by rail. We will show you the five most beautiful lake cruises on Bavaria's lakes.

As soon as the first snow covers the peaks, the Allgäu is transformed into a paradise for skiers....

Versatile theatre art, the home of renowned poets and thinkers - and all this with tradition,...

Trausnitz Castle towers majestically and impregnably over Landshut's old town centre. The imposing...

Lake Constance idyll whatever the weather. At the Aquamarin outdoor pool in Wasserburg on Lake...

Snakes, lizards, tortoises and poison dart frogs – over 135 animals live at the Reptilienhaus...

7 creative ideas for beating boredom while travelling

The 10-kilometre trail starts directly behind Klais station and is not called the "sporty" trail...

Adrenaline for the brave: At Tannheim airport you can have a go at being a helicopter pilot...