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
A leaning tower, the supposed grave of Dracula and a full picnic basket await you on this magical... Cycle from Bad Neustadt through the Saale meadows to Münnerstadt and discover historic town gates,... 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... Discover Fürth's green oases by train. This tour takes you through idyllic parks and unspoilt... From Marktbreit to Obernbreit: This hike combines history, culture and nature. Discover Renaissance... Off to the Franconian Lake District by train! This hike combines nature enjoyment, birdwatching and... Experience unspoilt nature, gentle hills and fantastic views on this circular hike. The Pfalzbach... Cycle from Nuremberg via Fürth to Erlangen - always along the water! On this relaxed tour through... Fairytale hike with a view of the castle! Explore the forest gnome trail, treat yourself to...