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...

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

In our latest episode Unboxing Bavaria, discover the lovingly run farm "Rosa Kuh" in Obermichelbach and enjoy fresh, regional dairy products directly...

Get on your bike and off you go to beer, baroque and Levi Strauss. Baroque splendour, a feast for...

Cycle from Bad Neustadt through the Saale meadows to Münnerstadt and discover historic town gates,...

Sleep in castles, towers or on hay – we will show you the most unusual hotels in Bavaria.

Just a few kilometres from the well-known winter sports resort of Oberstdorf is the small ski...

It doesn't always have to be the grandest of theatres – we will show you the five best theatres in Bavaria.

7 beautiful ideas for a day trip in Bavaria

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