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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Blick auf den Stadtturm und die Dreifaltigkeissäule in Straubing

Straubing at its finest

Straubing is considered the heart of Old Bavaria. The city has much more to offer than just a beautiful façade. Come with us on our tour

Blick auf die Nördlinger Altstadt vom Turm Daniel der St. Georgs-Kirche

8 Nördlingen Tips

Daniel, city wall, Ries Crater Museum and five other sights and experiences you shouldn't miss when visiting Nördlingen

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

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.

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

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

Mit dem Oldtimer-Käfer auf der Deutschen Alpenstraße im Gradwang Tal

From Ettal and beyond

The German Alpine Road inspired us between Zugspitze and Lake Constance with castles, fortresses, churches and panoramic landscapes at its best

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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