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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Brassmusiker spielen auf einer Wiese auf dem Brass Wiesn Festival in Eching

The Groove of Bavaria

The range of Bavarian folk music and folk dances is extremely broad. You'll have a full load of fun at these 18 events & festivals throughout Bavaria

Das Alte Rathaus am Unteren Markt in Weiden in der Oberpfalz nach Sonnenuntergang

La Dolce Vita

La dolce vita in East Bavarian... that describes Weiden perfectly. A relaxed visit to the town with sights worth seeing and plenty to enjoy

Memmingen: Der Marktplatz bildet das Herzstück der Altstadt

Follow the water!

On the way in the historic centre of Memmingen. History, stories and secrets of the old imperial city in the heart of Bavarian Swabia

A woman and a woman in a wheelchair are standing on a riverside looking at houses on the opposite side.

10 accessible vacation inspirations in Bavaria

Travel and enjoy yourself in a relaxed way: Bavaria offers a wide range of experiences for everyone. Here are our 10 tips for accessible vacation

Das Klausentreiben ist etwa 1.000 Jahre alt und geht auf alte keltische Bräuche zurück

A riot with tradition

The Allgäu shows its spooky side in December. With horns and rods, "Klausen" drive away evil spirits. With him is Matthias Hecht

Regensburg: Die Steinerne Brücke überspannt die Donau mit einer Länge von 300 Metern mit Rundsteinbögen

It's in the mix

The Old Town is a prime example of medieval architecture. The Danube invites you to swim and a great museum is dedicated to Bavaria's history.

Rapper RiA Reiser

RiA Reiser began her career as a yodelling queen, before going on to completely reinvented herself. Now, she’s rapping in Lower Bavarian dialect

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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