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.

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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... Fairytale hike with a view of the castle! Explore the forest gnome trail, treat yourself to... Get on the saddle and explore the small villages of the Pfaffenwinkel! On this tour through the... This discovery tour offers a feast for the eyes and the palate all in one. Travel by train and... On an expedition to explore the storks. This cycle tour takes you along the Altmühl river past... Discover the Aisch valley by bike: castles, rock cellars and the art of brewing await you. Enjoy... Cycle from Passau to Vilshofen on the Danube cycle path. Enjoy idyllic river landscapes, discover... Fancy a relaxing hike through rolling hills and small villages? Discover museums, historic churches... From Karlstadt to the ruins of Karlsburg Castle and on to the Rammersberg nature reserve - discover... Seven breweries, rustic beer cellars and picturesque villages - this hike through Franconian...