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:...

This cycle tour along the Isar combines nature, culture and fitness. Discover the Flaucher,...

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Cycle along the Isar, discover historic towns, refresh yourself at the Kneipp facility and visit...

Even if you can't sing, the maestro will promise to teach you to "yodel from the heart" in his...

A forest full of beer cellars! The Upper Franconia region is at the top of the world when it comes to brewery density. Around 200 companies have...

Enjoy the Franconian nature and way of life. The Altmühltal Panorama Trail spoils you with...

Discover Karlstadt's historic old town with its town hall and horse mill, walk to the ruins of...

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

There's plenty of space for everyone, even in the high season.

The idyllic banks of the River Regnitz in the historic imperial and episcopal city of Bamberg are...