6 unusual museums in Bavaria

Think museum visits are tedious? No way, there's plenty of exciting things to see in Bavaria. You can find the six most unusual destinations here.

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Think museum visits are tedious? No way, there's plenty of exciting things to see in Bavaria and you can learn about history, industry and the customs of the region from completely different perspectives. You can find the six most unusual destinations here:

The Franconian Open Air Museum Bad Windsheim

A trip to the Franconian Open Air Museum is like a journey back in time. 700 years of Franconian...

The Franconian Open Air Museum Bad Windsheim

The Pfefferminzmuseum (peppermint museum) in Eichenau

The little Upper Bavarian community of Eichenau was famous in Europe for its excellent mint for a...

The Pfefferminzmuseum (peppermint museum) in Eichenau

The snuff factory in Regensburg

Although tobacco has not been produced in the Regensburg snuff factory since 1998, it still smells...

The snuff factory in Regensburg

The Levi Strauss Museum in Buttenheim

Are jeans American? No, sirree, this popular garment has its roots in Upper Franconia.

The Levi Strauss Museum in Buttenheim

The Jagdmuseum hunting museum in Mühldorf

There is a very special type of hunting museum right on Mühldorf town square. It is called...

The Jagdmuseum hunting museum in Mühldorf

The Air Museum in Amberg

The Air Museum in Engelsburg castle in Amberg features air that you can hear, see and touch, spread...

The Air Museum in Amberg
Experience unspoilt nature, gentle hills and fantastic views on this circular hike. The Pfalzbach... From the Amper to the castle: this hike takes you through the Dachau artists' colony, along... Discover Karlstadt's historic old town with its town hall and horse mill, walk to the ruins of... This challenging hike takes you through dense forests, past moss-covered rocks and two castle... This cycle tour along the Isar combines nature, culture and fitness. Discover the Flaucher,... From Marktbreit to Obernbreit: This hike combines history, culture and nature. Discover Renaissance... Pure relaxation in Bavaria's warmest thermal brine! The Obermain Therme Bad Staffelstein offers 25... The most beautiful viewpoints on Lake Constance are waiting for you! This circular trail leads from... Hike along the ridges above the Retztal valley from the pilgrimage site of Retzbach to... Discover imposing castles and palaces in the idyllic Sinn river valley. This hike in the north-east...