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.

The work of Oberammergau wood carvers was admired as far back as the 16th century. Today, you can...

The little town situated on the Upper Main river is the wicker capital of Germany. If you would...

The Bavarian Forest is a region known for glass blowing, and Passau was the centre of this trade...

In the town on the southern edge of the Thuringian Forest, children's eyes sparkle: there is much...

Examples of nice and traditional beer gardens include the one from the Paulaner brewery on...

The versatile Hahnenkamm ski area offers 12 groomed pistes, ideal for skiing and snowboarding....

Looking for the perfect Christmas present? Why not combine the useful with the pleasant and combine your gift search with a relaxing trip by train?

If you are looking for city tours that are anything but boring, you should book a night tour with...

Hiking with a difference: an excursion in Bavaria alongside an alpaca or donkey is balm for the...

Whether climbing centre, outdoor climbing or a climbing forest in Bavaria: they all require concentration. This is why climbing and bouldering are...

If you get off at Großhelfendorf, you don't have to walk a quarter of an hour to get to know the...

Small shops, boutiques and various department stores - shopping in Augsburg's pedestrian zone is a...

Be active in the fresh air, surrounded by beautiful scenery. You can reach all our excursion tips in Bavaria comfortably by train.

Pottenstein is a community in the Bayreuth region in Upper Franconia. Find out here why a day trip to the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park is...