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.

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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.

Wood carving course in Oberammergau

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

Wood carving course in Oberammergau

Learn to weave at the Lichtenfels Korbmarkt (basket market)

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

Learn to weave at the Lichtenfels Korbmarkt (basket market)

Visit the Glasmuseum Passau glass museum

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

Visit the Glasmuseum Passau glass museum

Sonneberg Toy Museum

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

Sonneberg Toy Museum
From Karlstadt through the Franconian wine country: discover the bird trail, the terroir f "Wine... Experience unspoilt nature, gentle hills and fantastic views on this circular hike. The Pfalzbach... Exceptional museum hopping on the Main! This walk through the city is perfect for culture lovers.... Attention nature lovers! Discover the impressive moorland landscape of Murnau by bike. Experience... Off to the Franconian Lake District by train! This hike combines nature enjoyment, birdwatching and... Attention culture lovers and connoisseurs! This city walk takes you past the architectural and... This challenging cycle tour combines nature and history: from Rothenburg to Colmberg Castle, past... Go on a bike tour to the Olympic regatta course and Schleißheim Palace in the north of Munich.... Take the railway into nature to the Wolfsee lake, viewing tower and gypsum quarry. During your hike... Round trip through the Loisach and Katzental valleys