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...

This cycle tour along the Isar combines nature, culture and fitness. Discover the Flaucher,...

If you get off at Großhelfendorf, you don't have to walk a quarter of an hour to get to know the...

From Karlstadt through the Franconian wine country: discover the bird trail, the terroir f "Wine...

The Himalayas are in Bavaria: that's the name of the 15-metre-high course for experienced climbers...

Bruckberg is situated between the Upper Bavarian town of Moosburg an der Isar and the Lower...

Let yourself be enchanted by the historic flair of the old town on a stroll through Rothenburg: the...

The work of Oberammergau wood carvers was admired as far back as the 16th century. Today, you can...

Craving adventure and adrenaline? You'll be in your element at these destinations, even in the winter.

Explore the Franconian Forest by e-bike: through the Rodach valley, past old mills to the Ködel...

From the colorful carpet of crocuses in the Allgäu region to magnolias in Bamberg and Aschaffenburg to daffodils and cherry blossoms in Würzburg...