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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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

Right through!

Munich expedition by streetcar and on foot. Take line 19 past some of the most beautiful sights. We did the family MOT.

Pure Castle Magic

The longest castle in the world towers over colourful houses. It is full of stories and secrets. One floor below, the bavarian picture-perfect city.

Perfect Detours

500 kilometres on back roads from Nördlingen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. A decelerating road trip with sheep, star cuisine and Bayurvida

15 Accessible Museums

Culture without obstacles: 15 museums throughout Bavaria have joined forces to form the ‘Inclusive Museums network’ - with many accessible offers.

12 Highlights along the Glass Route

Eastern Bavarian craftsmen have been creating and working with glass for 700 years. We showcase 12 stops along the Glass Route

An abundance of urban delights

The world’s largest cathedral organ, the murmuring of three rivers as well as baroque magnificence and Italian flair will await you in Passau.

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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