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
Take the railway into nature to the Wolfsee lake, viewing tower and gypsum quarry. During your hike... Discover Karlstadt's historic old town with its town hall and horse mill, walk to the ruins of... Discover imposing castles and palaces in the idyllic Sinn river valley. This hike in the north-east... Get on your bike and off you go to beer, baroque and Levi Strauss. Baroque splendour, a feast for... This cycle tour along the Isar combines nature, culture and fitness. Discover the Flaucher,... Get on the saddle and explore the small villages of the Pfaffenwinkel! On this tour through the... Pure relaxation in Bavaria's warmest thermal brine! The Obermain Therme Bad Staffelstein offers 25... Discover Bamberg on a varied city walk through the historic Gardeners’ Town, Island Town and... The most beautiful viewpoints on Lake Constance are waiting for you! This circular trail leads from... From Karlstadt through the Franconian wine country: discover the bird trail, the terroir f "Wine...