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
On the "Sun, Moon and Stones" cultural trail in Lower Franconia, you hike from Winterhausen to... This discovery tour offers a feast for the eyes and the palate all in one. Travel by train and... Attention nature lovers! Discover the impressive moorland landscape of Murnau by bike. Experience... This cycle tour takes you from Nuremberg through forests, gorges and past historic industrial... On this cycle tour around Bad Staffelstein, you will discover baroque architecture in Banz Abbey,... Would you like to go on an impressive hike through the vineyards of Franconia? Then make your way... Discover Bamberg on a varied city walk through the historic Gardeners’ Town, Island Town and... A hike with cultural enjoyment - a sculpture park and colourful half-timbered houses await you on... Discover Fürth's green oases by train. This tour takes you through idyllic parks and unspoilt... A leaning tower, the supposed grave of Dracula and a full picnic basket await you on this magical...