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
Discover Fürth's green oases by train. This tour takes you through idyllic parks and unspoilt... Hike along the ridges above the Retztal valley from the pilgrimage site of Retzbach to... Discover the Aisch valley by bike: castles, rock cellars and the art of brewing await you. Enjoy... On this cycle tour around Bad Staffelstein, you will discover baroque architecture in Banz Abbey,... Discover Bamberg on a varied city walk through the historic Gardeners’ Town, Island Town and... The most beautiful viewpoints around Lake Constance are waiting for you! This circular walk starts... Get on your bike and off you go to beer, baroque and Levi Strauss. Baroque splendour, a feast for... The perfect pleasure tour in the land of wine! Roam the riverside landscapes along the Main between... Exceptional museum hopping on the Main! This walk through the city is perfect for culture lovers.... Discover Karlstadt's historic old town with its town hall and horse mill, walk to the ruins of...