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.

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Bamberg: Die Welterbestadt Bamberg ist eine der größten erhaltenen Altstädte Europas

Art and a lot of romance

Bamberg offers modern art of international caliber, good beer, a concentrated load of romance in Little Venice, as well as organic ginger and licorice

Rathausplatz in Ingolstadt mit altem Rathaus und Pfeifturm

12 Tips for Ingolstadt

Which locations, museums, parks and other sights are well worth a visit? We reveal what you should see and experience in Ingolstadt.

Zeitgenössische Kunst: Ausstellungsraum im Luftmuseum Amberg

12 x Unusual museums

Bavaria is famous for its many renowned museums. But there are also many small collections in the region ranging from original to bizarre. 12 quirky m

Andre Maier: Wandkunst mit historischen Elementen in der Passage des Hotels Münchner Hof in Regensburg

Street artist Andre Maier

Andre Maier is a muralist. He paints works of art several metres high on Regensburg’s walls, making the city a little more colourful

MuSeenLandschaft Oberbayern: Das Element Wasser verbindet die vier Museen der

Expressionism and water

The MuSeenLandschaft expressionism consists of, among others, the Buchheim Museum in Bernried, the Lenbachhaus in Munich and the Franz Marc Museum in

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

8 x Castle tips for the Altmühltal

Eight castles in the nature park Altmühltal will take you back in time. You should not miss this journey through time to knights and damsels

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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