Arts and Tradition, Culture and Castles in Bavaria

Our stories and listicles showcase exciting museum settings, iconic cultural monuments, and the most important castles, palaces and palace gardens in Bavaria. It's all about fine arts and street art, Lüftlmalerei (traditional mural art) and modern architecture. Sometimes pompous like the magnificent Herrenchiemsee Palace, sometimes record-breaking like the castle in Burghausen. We take a look at Bavaria's most famous film locations and meet Bavaria insiders who are dedicated to culture.

All Stories and Listicles on Art, Culture, Museums and Customs

Schlosspark Linderhof: Auf den Spuren des Bayern-Kini

12 x Blooming works of art

You love flowers, trees and going on walks? Here are some castle parks with flowering beds and cleverly staged landscapes

Die Pfarrkirche St. Andreas (links) und die Stiftskirche St. Peter und Johannes der Täufer (rechts)

10 Berchtesgaden Tips

What else should you see, experience and taste in Berchtesgaden and the surrounding area aside from Königssee, Jenner and Obersalzberg?

The Marien Bridge over the Pöllat Gorge offers the perfect view of Neuschwanstein Castle

Castles of Fairytale King Ludwig II

Dream worlds: the royal castles of Neuschwanstein, Linderhof, Herrenchiemsee and Schachen

Vater und Sohn haben zusammen Spaß im Museum Mensch und Natur in München

Munich for Kids and Teens: 13 Tips

Make your Munich family trip an unforgettable experience. From forest adventures to toy museums. 13 fun things to do for children and teenagers

Zeitgenössische Kunst: Ausstellungsraum im Luftmuseum Amberg

Getting creative...together

The SPUR Museum in Cham, the Cordonhaus, the Oberpfälzer Künstlerhaus and the Luftmuseum form the "Contemporary Art" Network

Die Reichsstraße in Donauwörth gilt als einer der schönsten Straßenzüge Süddeutschlands

Take it easy!

The town of Donauwörth is very chilled out and without any hustle and bustle. A day between colorful facades, dolls, sweets and beer

UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe: Das Markgräfliche Opernhaus in Bayreuth

Curtain up!

Beyond Richard Wagner, Bayreuth offers pompous baroque architecture, plenty of Franconian flair, good beer, African art and world-class piano makers

Museums in Bavaria

Nowhere in Germany are there as many museums as in Bavaria. In more than 1,300 houses throughout Bavaria, visitors can experience expertly and excitingly staged collections on history and art, science, crafts, and customs.

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