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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Pure Castle Magic

The longest castle in the world towers over colourful houses. It is full of stories and secrets. One floor below, the bavarian picture-perfect city.

Memmingen: Die Memminger Ach ist der 36 Kilometer langer Nebenfluss der Iller

10 Memmingen tips

In addition to the Witches' Tower, the Siebendächerhaus and the Basilica of St. Martin, there are seven other experiences that you should not miss in

Right through!

Munich expedition by streetcar and on foot. Take line 19 past some of the most beautiful sights. We did the family MOT.

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!

Florian Karg: Der Hirte leistet einen wichtigen Beitrag für die Erhaltung der Landschaft der Alpe

Shepherd and opera singer Florian Karg

All summer long Florian Karg works and lives as shepherd in the Allgäu mountains. In wintertimes he returns to the stage as an opera singer

Aschaffenburg: Schloss Johannisburg am Main

Mediterranean on the River Main

Aschaffenburg combines the best of several regions in terms of lifestyle and cuisine. Our reporter introduces his hometown.

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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