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
Experience unspoilt nature, gentle hills and fantastic views on this circular hike. The Pfalzbach... Off to the Franconian Lake District by train! This hike combines nature enjoyment, birdwatching and... Take the train to Nuremberg for a family hike! Sensory adventures, fascinating stations and a... Enjoy the Franconian nature and way of life. The Altmühltal Panorama Trail spoils you with... Cycle from Passau to Vilshofen on the Danube cycle path. Enjoy idyllic river landscapes, discover... This hike takes you through the Grainberg-Kalbenstein-Saupurzel nature reserve. Discover geological... A leaning tower, the supposed grave of Dracula and a full picnic basket await you on this magical... Explore the longest castle in the world in Burghausen, the historic Tittmoning Castle and the... Seven breweries, rustic beer cellars and picturesque villages - this hike through Franconian... From Karlstadt to the ruins of Karlsburg Castle and on to the Rammersberg nature reserve - discover...