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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Berchtesgadener Altstadt mit Hirschenhaus (links) und Marktbrunnen

Somewhere Between Watzmann and Jenner

Berchtesgaden offers visitors a great mix of mountain panorama and old town flair. Perfect for a day trip with aperitivo on the Schlossplatz

Schloss Herrenchiemsee: Die Kronleuchter können mechanisch herabgelassen werden

The Fairy Tale King and technology

Ludwig II left a legacy of four magnificent buildings. His love of technology is reflected in the Herrenchiemsee New Palace

Würzburg Region with Public Transport

Lots of vineyards, nature and cultural highlights. All within easy reach of Würzburg by train and bus. Here are 8 great excursion tips!

UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe: Das Markgräfliche Opernhaus in Bayreuth

Curtain up!

Beyond Richard Wagner, Bayreuth offers pompous baroque architecture, plenty of Franconian flair, good beer, African art and world-class piano makers

A spa like no other

Bad Kissingen, a spa par excellence, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2021. Read these tips!

Hip & Creative: 12 Tips for Munich

Apart from "chic" and well-known must-sees, Munich can be unexpectedly colorful, weird, crazy and exciting. We reveal 12 hip and creative places.

Tour Itinerary

Discover Bavaria’s rich history on a 5-day-tour through Passau, Regensburg, Rothenburg, Neu-Ulm and Augsburg

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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