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
Get on the saddle and explore the small villages of the Pfaffenwinkel! On this tour through the... On the "Sun, Moon and Stones" cultural trail in Lower Franconia, you hike from Winterhausen to... Fairytale hike with a view of the castle! Explore the forest gnome trail, treat yourself to... Discover Fürth's green oases by train. This tour takes you through idyllic parks and unspoilt... This discovery tour offers a feast for the eyes and the palate all in one. Travel by train and... Explore the Kesseltal valley, the Nördlinger Ries and historic pilgrimage sites by e-bike.... Modern glass art, cult toys and an amusement park await you on this cycle tour along the Röden -... If you like romance, this is the place for you. On this walk in the town of towers, you can expect... The most beautiful viewpoints on Lake Constance are waiting for you! This circular trail leads from... Take the train to Nuremberg for a family hike! Sensory adventures, fascinating stations and a...