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
A glowing 3D minigolf adventure awaits you at the Schwarzlichtfabrik Nuremberg! Afterwards, you can... What makes Passau so special? The old town centre is situated on a promontory at the confluence of... Pure relaxation in Bavaria's warmest thermal brine! The Obermain Therme Bad Staffelstein offers 25... Hand-made will make you happy. These destinations are great for people who love making things themselves. Ice skating, ice bathing or a winter walk: even in winter, more than 400 are waiting to be discovered by you in Bavaria. Art-historical buildings for that special flair: In this episode of Hin & Hören, the DB Regio Bayern podcast, you will experience the Middle Ages of... Eerily beautiful excursion destinations: Discover mystical destinations by train! Where Meister Eder lived and Pumuckl now smiles down from traffic lights: we take a stroll through Munich, the city where the cult series “Meister... Anyone who is looking for culinary experiences is in the right place here.