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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Memmingen: Der Marktplatz bildet das Herzstück der Altstadt

Follow the water!

On the way in the historic centre of Memmingen. History, stories and secrets of the old imperial city in the heart of Bavarian Swabia

Blick auf Schloss und Marientor in Dillingen an der Donau

Just dive right in!

Dillingen on the Danube offers more than just history. On a foray through a fresh and young town that is often referred to as the "Swabian Rome"

Schloss Herrenchiemsee: Der Fortuna-Brunnen im Schlosspark

Castles in Bavaria: 16 Tips

Popular but also lesser-known castles await you between the Alps and the River Main. 16 beautiful castles in Bavaria

Bamberg: Blick auf die ehemalige Fischersiedlung an der Regnitz

9 Bamberg Tips

Between art, the cathedral, Little Venice and the River Regnitz. Don't miss this during your visit to Bamberg

Nürnberg: Panorama der historischen Altstadt

11 rainproof tips for Nuremberg

Are you on holiday in Nuremberg and it's raining all day? No worries! Here are 11 tips to help you discover the city even when the weather is rubbish.

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.

Loisach Marci mit dem Skateboard und Alphorn im Landkreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Alpine Techno

Marcel Engler combines alphorn with electro beats. No lederhosen techno, but music to dance to, inspired by his homeland and the Loisach river

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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