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
What did panniers, beehives, fish traps and prams once have in common? That's right - they... Off to the Franconian Lake District by train! This hike combines nature enjoyment, birdwatching and... This cycle tour takes you from Nuremberg through forests, gorges and past historic industrial... From Karlstadt to the ruins of Karlsburg Castle and on to the Rammersberg nature reserve - discover... From Karlstadt through the Franconian wine country: discover the bird trail, the terroir f "Wine... Discover Bamberg on a varied city walk through the historic Gardeners’ Town, Island Town and... Discover the Regionalpark Quellenreich in the Upper Palatinate by bike. The circular tour leads... This challenging cycle tour combines nature and history: from Rothenburg to Colmberg Castle, past... Sweeping views of the wine country, a fortified church in every village and numerous wine taverns!... Would you like to go on an impressive hike through the vineyards of Franconia? Then make your way...