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
On the "Sun, Moon and Stones" cultural trail in Lower Franconia, you hike from Winterhausen to... Off to the Franconian Lake District by train! This hike combines nature enjoyment, birdwatching and... Fairytale hike with a view of the castle! Explore the forest gnome trail, treat yourself to... Explore the longest castle in the world in Burghausen, the historic Tittmoning Castle and the... A leaning tower, the supposed grave of Dracula and a full picnic basket await you on this magical... From the Amper to the castle: this hike takes you through the Dachau artists' colony, along... The most beautiful viewpoints around Lake Constance are waiting for you! This circular walk starts... From Karlstadt to the ruins of Karlsburg Castle and on to the Rammersberg nature reserve - discover... Winding alleyways, an impregnable fortress and masterpieces by Cranach: In Kronach, you will travel... The perfect cycle tour for nature lovers and connoisseurs: From Würzburg, you cycle to the...