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... This challenging cycle tour combines nature and history: from Rothenburg to Colmberg Castle, past... Exceptional museum hopping on the Main! This walk through the city is perfect for culture lovers.... Take the train to Nuremberg for a family hike! Sensory adventures, fascinating stations and a... From Marktredwitz via castle ruins and through idyllic valleys to the Wunsiedel Birds of Prey Park.... Get on the saddle and explore the small villages of the Pfaffenwinkel! On this tour through the... Off to the Franconian Lake District by train! This hike combines nature enjoyment, birdwatching and... Discover the Regionalpark Quellenreich in the Upper Palatinate by bike. The circular tour leads... Winding alleyways, an impregnable fortress and masterpieces by Cranach: In Kronach, you will travel... The perfect cycle tour for nature lovers and connoisseurs: From Würzburg, you cycle to the...