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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Markt- und Schlossplatz wurden 1686 als Grande Place nahe des neuen Erlanger Schlosses angelegt

10 Erlangen tips

We reveal what you should see and experience in Erlangen

A Famous Duo

Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers nature experiences, cultural enjoyment and the Bavarian way of life. We reveal the most beautiful highlights

Nicht nur Jockls Weinzelt lohnt einen Besuch der

Folk Festivals: 16 All-Time Favorites

Bavarian Folk festivals have historical roots and are shaped by traditions. All you need to know about Oktoberfest and 15 other popular folk festivals

14 Tips for a Rainy Munich

On vacation in Munich and it's raining all day? Never mind! Here are 14 tips for exploring the ctiy in bad weather

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?

Fachwerkhäuser am Marktplatz der Coburger Altstadt

9 Coburg Tips

Which highlights are really cool and worth a visit ... or perhaps trying out? We’ll tell you what’s well worth your time to see and experience

Antike in Bayern: Ausstellungsraum der Antikensammlung am Königsplatz in München

Ave Bavaria!

Eight very different museums and archaeological parks await fans of ancient Romans and Greeks in the "Antiquity in Bavaria" network

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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