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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10 Lindau tips

The lion and the lighthouse at Lindau harbour are landmarks of the city and are classic photo motifs. What else you should not miss...

Where Bavaria tingles

Experience the highlights of the vacation region Chiemsee-Alpenland accessible: Bavarian Sea, Middle Ages Tour, Volcano Inferno and Farmers' Museum.

Die Engel der Befreiungshalle in Kelheim wurden von hinten fotografiert, während die Sonne durch ein Loch in der Kuppel strahlt, sie in ein warmes Licht tauchend.

Monumental

Beyond the Liberation Hall and Weltenburg Abbey, there are even more delightful discoveries to be made in Kelheim

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

Beautiful Views!

Colourful paintings on house facades turn some places into veritable open-air galleries. We travelled around Upper Bavaria with artist Bernhard Rieger

Beleuchteter Reiterlesmarkt in Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Christmas Markets

Bavarian Christmas markets can do more than just bratwurst and mulled wine! Here are 24 Advent ideas with a very special flair.

14 Nuremberg Tips for Kids and Teens

We show you where and how a vacation in Nuremberg with kids and teenagers is particularly fun. 14 cool tips for unforgettable experiences

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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