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
Off to the Franconian Lake District by train! This hike combines nature enjoyment, birdwatching and... Discover the source of the Red Main by bike. From Bayreuth, this tour takes you on a relaxed ride... Would you like to go on an impressive hike through the vineyards of Franconia? Then make your way... Experience unspoilt nature, gentle hills and fantastic views on this circular hike. The Pfalzbach... From Marktbreit to Obernbreit: This hike combines history, culture and nature. Discover Renaissance... Get on the saddle and explore the small villages of the Pfaffenwinkel! On this tour through the... On the "Sun, Moon and Stones" cultural trail in Lower Franconia, you hike from Winterhausen to... Attention nature lovers! Discover the impressive moorland landscape of Murnau by bike. Experience... Explore Lichtenau Fortress, idyllic villages and the royal seat of Ansbach with its courtyard... Explore the Franconian Forest by e-bike: through the Rodach valley, past old mills to the Ködel...