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...

Insider tip for art enthusiasts: With the Villa Stuck, Franz von Stuck created a successful...

Even a simple stroll can be magical: dive into the world of fairy tales on the Schönwerth fairy...

The "Altherrenweg" through the Ammergau Alps is by no means just for sprightly senior citizens. It...

Fancy dangling off a wall? With an area of 2,000 square metres, E4 in Nuremberg is one of the...

Visit the Costume Museum in Holzhausen and find out what a real Bavarian costume ("Tracht") looks...

From the Gulf of Naples to the Main: the "Pompejanum" in Aschaffenburg is a window into the art and...

The perfect cycle tour for nature lovers and connoisseurs: From Würzburg, you cycle to the...

Eerily beautiful excursion destinations: Discover mystical destinations by train!

The Fuggerei in Augsburg is a unique excursion destination and one of the most fascinating sights...

Fancy a beer hike? No problem in Upper Franconia. We'll show you five tips for beer-mad hikers.