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 the source of the Red Main by bike. From Bayreuth, this tour takes you on a relaxed ride... A leaning tower, the supposed grave of Dracula and a full picnic basket await you on this magical... From Karlstadt through the Franconian wine country: discover the bird trail, the terroir f "Wine... Modern glass art, cult toys and an amusement park await you on this cycle tour along the Röden -... Attention culture lovers and connoisseurs! This city walk takes you past the architectural and... Hike along the ridges above the Retztal valley from the pilgrimage site of Retzbach to... From Marktredwitz via castle ruins and through idyllic valleys to the Wunsiedel Birds of Prey Park.... Are you interested in history and culture? Then this hike is perfect! Discover colourful... What makes Passau so special? The old town centre is situated on a promontory at the confluence of... On this cycle tour around Bad Staffelstein, you will discover baroque architecture in Banz Abbey,...