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.

Ein rotes, rundes Glas beim Glasblasen

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
Exceptional museum hopping on the Main! This walk through the city is perfect for culture lovers.... Off to the Franconian Lake District by train! This hike combines nature enjoyment, birdwatching and... On this cycle tour around Bad Staffelstein, you will discover baroque architecture in Banz Abbey,... From the Amper to the castle: this hike takes you through the Dachau artists' colony, along... Take the railway into nature to the Wolfsee lake, viewing tower and gypsum quarry. During your hike... Would you like to go on an impressive hike through the vineyards of Franconia? Then make your way... This discovery tour offers a feast for the eyes and the palate all in one. Travel by train and... This cycle tour along the Isar combines nature, culture and fitness. Discover the Flaucher,... Cycle from Passau to Vilshofen on the Danube cycle path. Enjoy idyllic river landscapes, discover... Cycle from Bad Neustadt through the Saale meadows to Münnerstadt and discover historic town gates,...