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
A hike with cultural enjoyment - a sculpture park and colourful half-timbered houses await you on... Attention nature lovers! Discover the impressive moorland landscape of Murnau by bike. Experience... This challenging cycle tour combines nature and history: from Rothenburg to Colmberg Castle, past... The most beautiful viewpoints around Lake Constance are waiting for you! This circular walk starts... This cycle tour takes you through the floodplain and lake landscape past the magnificent Werneck... This discovery tour offers a feast for the eyes and the palate all in one. Travel by train and... Discover the source of the Red Main by bike. From Bayreuth, this tour takes you on a relaxed ride... What makes Passau so special? The old town centre is situated on a promontory at the confluence of... From Karlstadt to the ruins of Karlsburg Castle and on to the Rammersberg nature reserve - discover... Take the railway into nature to the Wolfsee lake, viewing tower and gypsum quarry. During your hike...