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
Cycle from Passau to Vilshofen on the Danube cycle path. Enjoy idyllic river landscapes, discover... Attention nature lovers! Discover the impressive moorland landscape of Murnau by bike. Experience... Take the train to Nuremberg for a family hike! Sensory adventures, fascinating stations and a... Seven breweries, rustic beer cellars and picturesque villages - this hike through Franconian... Discover the source of the Red Main by bike. From Bayreuth, this tour takes you on a relaxed ride... Discover Karlstadt's historic old town with its town hall and horse mill, walk to the ruins of... This cycle tour along the Isar combines nature, culture and fitness. Discover the Flaucher,... Cycle from Bad Neustadt through the Saale meadows to Münnerstadt and discover historic town gates,... Discover Bamberg on a varied city walk through the historic Gardeners’ Town, Island Town and... Fancy a nature trail that connects two metropolises? Then this tour is perfect for you! City...