Steeped in tradition – discover arts and crafts in Bavaria

Whether you're looking for an unusual souvenir or are wanting to let your creative juices flow and design something yourself – these four places are renowned for their arts and crafts tradition – and can be reached conveniently by rail.

The work of Oberammergau wood carvers was admired as far back as the 16th century. Today, you can...

The little town situated on the Upper Main river is the wicker capital of Germany. If you would...

The Bavarian Forest is a region known for glass blowing, and Passau was the centre of this trade...

In the town on the southern edge of the Thuringian Forest, children's eyes sparkle: there is much...

Bamberg is famous for its horticulture. Dive into the life and work of gardeners and wine makers...

Excavate for yourself: In Ebing near Bamberg, young and old hobby builders can fulfil their dream:...

Just a short walk away from the station lies the "Jahnufer" riverbank (in Neu-Ulm), and from here...

Seven breweries, rustic beer cellars and picturesque villages - this hike through Franconian...

Important fact: When you go for a drink in one of the many beer cellars in Franconia, you don't go...

The Cantina Diakonia in Munich employs people who are down on their luck in the job market.

We have put together five excursion ideas for you to discover on a bike tour by train with the Deutschland-Ticket. Get on board now and start cycling!

The Germanisches Nationalmuseum offers a vivid presentation of high-quality works of art and...

Ice cream café "Das Eis im Glück", located in the Johannis quarter of Nuremberg, was once a shop...