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.

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

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

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

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

A cosy and relaxing way to travel to the peak and enjoy the views when doing so.

When the men equipped with a basket and brass boiler lift the cover, the aroma of hot sausages...

A couple of skis, shoes and sticks. That's all you need for cross-country skiing. These are the most beautiful cross-country routes in Bavaria.

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A medieval fort in an idyllic setting, a late Gothic chapel with a love of detail, and the world's...

Learn from the best! At Confiserie Lauenstein you can look over chocolatiers’ shoulders, as they...

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Visit the Costume Museum in Holzhausen and find out what a real Bavarian costume ("Tracht") looks...

Take a refreshing dip – enjoy the summer in one of the eight most beautiful open-air swimming pools in Bavaria.

The river Regen is the second-longest river in the Upper Palatinate, and for visitors in...