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.

Ein rotes, rundes Glas beim Glasblasen

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
Discover Bamberg on a varied city walk through the historic Gardeners’ Town, Island Town and... Would you like to go on an impressive hike through the vineyards of Franconia? Then make your way... Discover imposing castles and palaces in the idyllic Sinn river valley. This hike in the north-east... Explore Lichtenau Fortress, idyllic villages and the royal seat of Ansbach with its courtyard... Fairytale hike with a view of the castle! Explore the forest gnome trail, treat yourself to... This hike takes you through the Grainberg-Kalbenstein-Saupurzel nature reserve. Discover geological... Where collieries once hummed, today an adventure trail leads to old tunnels, coal seams and mining... Are you interested in history and culture? Then this hike is perfect! Discover colourful... A leaning tower, the supposed grave of Dracula and a full picnic basket await you on this magical... This cycle tour takes you from Nuremberg through forests, gorges and past historic industrial...