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...

Six small towns in Bavaria that are absolutely worth seeing: From Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Memminge. Go on a discovery tour by train!

The Turmtheater theatre in Regensburg doesn’t just raise you to lofty cultural heights. The sixth...

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

The idyllic banks of the River Regnitz in the historic imperial and episcopal city of Bamberg are...

As you wander through the picturesque gardens at Dachau Castle on a beautiful summer's day, you may...

Travel in comfort by train to Lake Starnberg and enjoy a round trip on the water - against an...

Lakes, rivers and lidos in Bavaria: you can cool off at these locations

Ice cream café "Dall'Asta" in Ulm is the perfect place for a refreshing break. After all, it's...

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

Drink a glass of wine on the Old Main Bridge, admire your reflection in the palace's imperial hall...