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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Käthe Wohlfahrt Weihnachtsdorf in Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Peaceful? Silent? Or merry?

Here the whole year revolves around one thing: Christmas. Germany’s only Christmas museum shows how Christmas decorations evolved over the years

Die Walhalla ist eines der beliebtesten Ausflugsziele in der Oberpfalz

16 x Cultural monuments

From medieval cities, castles and palaces to agricultural and industrial culture and modern architecture. 16 impressive monuments in Bavaria

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

8 Tips for Museums for Children

Children want to discover. In museums too. Our author highlights eight museums in Bavaria where a visit is worthwhile for the whole family

Die Preysingstraße aus der Vogelperspektive

Lovely Neighbourhoods

Munich often feels surprisingly little like a metropolis. On the road to cuisine and art, through Little Paris and an inspiring district

City tour through Nuremberg

A colorful city walk from Gostenhof via Rosenaupark and Hesperidengärten to Wöhrder See Lake. Together with two real insiders

22 Best Things To Do in Munich

Art, chilling by the Isar river, museums, markets and neighbourhoods. 22 things to experience and enjoy when visiting Munich. Enough for a week!

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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