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
Pure relaxation in Bavaria's warmest thermal brine! The Obermain Therme Bad Staffelstein offers 25... Experience unspoilt nature, gentle hills and fantastic views on this circular hike. The Pfalzbach... This challenging hike takes you through dense forests, past moss-covered rocks and two castle... Discover imposing castles and palaces in the idyllic Sinn river valley. This hike in the north-east... Cycle from Bad Neustadt through the Saale meadows to Münnerstadt and discover historic town gates,... Discover the source of the Red Main by bike. From Bayreuth, this tour takes you on a relaxed ride... Modern glass art, cult toys and an amusement park await you on this cycle tour along the Röden -... Everything you always wanted to know about liquorice: Take a walk and discover the historical world... A hike with cultural enjoyment - a sculpture park and colourful half-timbered houses await you on... Get on the saddle and explore the small villages of the Pfaffenwinkel! On this tour through the...