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...

Go on a discovery tour in Augsburg and experience an unforgettable day in the city with many faces.

As soon as the first snow covers the peaks, the Allgäu is transformed into a paradise for skiers....

Dachau impresses with its unique art history and numerous interesting excursion destinations. In...

Hiking with a difference: an excursion in Bavaria alongside an alpaca or donkey is balm for the...

Just a few kilometres from the well-known winter sports resort of Oberstdorf is the small ski...

A cosy and relaxing way to travel to the peak and enjoy the views when doing so.

This place never wants for comfort, no matter the season. Campingplatz Hasenmühle is situated in...

Travel by rail (almost) to the peak – the Bavarian mountains attract both hiking experts and casual mountaineers.

I wonder if the farmers in eastern Bavaria are melancholy? The name of this sausage speciality...

All his life, author, film-maker and painter Lothar-Günther Buchheim collected paintings and...