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...

Lake Constance idyll whatever the weather. At the Aquamarin outdoor pool in Wasserburg on Lake...

Ice cream! Everyone needs a bit of refreshment in the summer time. These are (perhaps) the seven best ice cream parlours in Bavaria.

Go on a bike tour to the Olympic regatta course and Schleißheim Palace in the north of Munich....

A wonderful trip: Kösseinehaus cabin has been enticing hikers to the Fichtel mountains since 1903.

If you're wanting a cinema experience with a cultural twist, you should drop by the Filmmuseum in...

Summit bliss for young and old: take the Alpspitzbahn cable car up to the 1,575 metre high...

The Germanisches Nationalmuseum offers a vivid presentation of high-quality works of art and...

Discover Bavaria's most beautiful sights in nature with DB Regio. Get inspired by the best excursion tips for Bavaria now!

Weihenstephan is the oldest brewery in the world still running. On a tour you can dive into the...