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
Off to the Franconian Lake District by train! This hike combines nature enjoyment, birdwatching and... This discovery tour offers a feast for the eyes and the palate all in one. Travel by train and... Discover Karlstadt's historic old town with its town hall and horse mill, walk to the ruins of... Discover Bamberg on a varied city walk through the historic Gardeners’ Town, Island Town and... Enjoy the Franconian nature and way of life. The Altmühltal Panorama Trail spoils you with... Discover the source of the Red Main by bike. From Bayreuth, this tour takes you on a relaxed ride... From Karlstadt through the Franconian wine country: discover the bird trail, the terroir f "Wine... This cycle tour takes you from Nuremberg through forests, gorges and past historic industrial... From Karlstadt to the ruins of Karlsburg Castle and on to the Rammersberg nature reserve - discover... The perfect cycle tour for nature lovers and connoisseurs: From Würzburg, you cycle to the...