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

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Mit dem Oldtimer-Käfer auf der Deutschen Alpenstraße im Gradwang Tal

From Ettal and beyond

The German Alpine Road inspired us between Zugspitze and Lake Constance with castles, fortresses, churches and panoramic landscapes at its best

Kloster Weltenburg: Die Benediktiner-Abtei liegt direkt in einer Donau-Schlinge

10 x East Bavaria Cultural Highlights

In addition to the House of Bavarian History, Weltenburg Monastery and Regensburg Cathedral, here are seven other 10 cultural highlights in Eastern Ba

Romanticism ob der Tauber

The medieval Rothenburg attracts visitors with half-timbered houses, small museums and a lot of history and sights. Our tips

Augsburg: Die Sozialsiedlung Fuggerei wurde 1521 von Jakob Fugger gegründet

10 x Cultural highlights in Allgäu/Bavarian Swabia

Harburg castle, Ottobeuren Monastery and Villa Rustica as well as seven other must-see cultural sites in Allgäu/Bavarian Swabia

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

Munich region with Train & Bus

Game park, rose island, baroque church. Munich's surrounding area entices with well-known and lesser-known destinations for excursions by train or bus

Miltenberg am Main: Panorama bei Sonnenuntergang

Miltenberg – A truly picturesque spot

Miltenberg and Bürgstadt, two picturesque spots near "Main", "Odenwald" and "Spessart". We show the best Sightseeings and activities

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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