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.

Ein rotes, rundes Glas beim Glasblasen

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
Discover Fürth's green oases by train. This tour takes you through idyllic parks and unspoilt... Cycle from Nuremberg via Fürth to Erlangen - always along the water! On this relaxed tour through... From Marktredwitz via castle ruins and through idyllic valleys to the Wunsiedel Birds of Prey Park.... A hike with cultural enjoyment - a sculpture park and colourful half-timbered houses await you on... Would you like to go on an impressive hike through the vineyards of Franconia? Then make your way... The most beautiful viewpoints around Lake Constance are waiting for you! This circular walk starts... This hike takes you through the Grainberg-Kalbenstein-Saupurzel nature reserve. Discover geological... Sweeping views of the wine country, a fortified church in every village and numerous wine taverns!... Take the railway into nature to the Wolfsee lake, viewing tower and gypsum quarry. During your hike... Discover the source of the Red Main by bike. From Bayreuth, this tour takes you on a relaxed ride...