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:...

No chlorine, no red eyes, just lots of fun!

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

Sit back and relax: If you prefer something a little calmer, you can book a raft trip with Heiner...

Mountain views and (beer) culture: You don't need to bring your own tent when staying at this camp...

Cows, pigs, goats – boooooooring. There are a lot of exotic animals to discover in Bavaria. We...

St. Emmeram Palace in Regensburg is popular with film makers. It's where the German film director...

There is a lot to discover when you are 2,244 metres above sea level. From the outside, the...

Ice skating, ice bathing or a winter walk: even in winter, more than 400 are waiting to be discovered by you in Bavaria.

Mining has a long tradition in the Allgäu. This is why an entire museum village has been created...

Age-appropriate travel tips for hiking enthusiasts with children in the Ammergau Alps.