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...

The Eisbach wave is a real highlight right in the heart of Munich. The Eisbach, an artificial...

Hike along the ridges above the Retztal valley from the pilgrimage site of Retzbach to...

Want to discover the Franconian way of life on a tour by train and bike? Then off to Eßleben! This...

Sit back and relax: If you prefer something a little calmer, you can book a raft trip with Heiner...

Up to the most northerly lookout point in Bavaria: the Thüringer Warte tower near Ludwigsstadt is...

Winter sports hearts beat faster here: with its creative and challenging obstacles, the Nesselwang...

At the Opern- und Konzertakademie (opera and concert academy) at Schloss Henfenfeld castle near...

"The best thing about Augsburg is the train to Munich", Bertolt Brecht is supposed to have said. Of...

Colourful alpine meadows and fresh mountain air - is there a better way to welcome spring?

Tubes away! Go tubing and float along the Isar river in an inner tube. This makes every rapid...