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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A spa like no other

Bad Kissingen, a spa par excellence, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2021. Read these tips!

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

Middle Ages, Miocene & Manga

City walls, alleys and town houses bring the Middle Ages back to life. But the history of the region goes back 15 million years more

Das Opernhaus ist seit 2012 UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe

10 x Cultural highlights in Franconia

The Margravial Opera House, Imperial Castle, Residence, Mödlareuth: these and six other cultural sites in Franconia are simply a must-see

Serving the "Maßes"

What does the Oktoberfest mean to the people who work there? We accompanied Oktoberfest waitress Cristin at work in the Schottenhamel tent

Die Alte Mainbrücke ist bekannt für ihre 12 überlebensgroße Steinfiguren, bekannt als „Brückenheiligen“

Würzburg and Bamberg on the Seine

The bridge over the Main and the Residenz in Würzburg, the town hall and the cathedral square in Bamberg may not look like France. But you can pretend

Nürnberg: Die historische Stadtmauer trifft auf die moderne Glasfassade des

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The most famous son of the city would rejoice at the way that Nuremberg is constantly reinventing itself. Not least in its many museums.

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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