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
Fancy a relaxing hike through rolling hills and small villages? Discover museums, historic churches... Attention culture lovers and connoisseurs! This city walk takes you past the architectural and... Combine culture and nature on a hike in the Spessart. Along the European Cultural Trail, you can... Hike along the ridges above the Retztal valley from the pilgrimage site of Retzbach to... Are you interested in history and culture? Then this hike is perfect! Discover colourful... On the "Sun, Moon and Stones" cultural trail in Lower Franconia, you hike from Winterhausen to... From Karlstadt through the Franconian wine country: discover the bird trail, the terroir f "Wine... Fancy a nature trail that connects two metropolises? Then this tour is perfect for you! City... Everything you always wanted to know about liquorice: Take a walk and discover the historical world... Explore Lichtenau Fortress, idyllic villages and the royal seat of Ansbach with its courtyard...