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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Augsburg: Der Herkulesbrunnen in der Maximilianstraße in der Abenddämmerung

Does you good!

In summer, Augsburg's cool Lech canals and secluded beer gardens provide refreshment, while cultural travellers will find plenty of history and sights

A Famous Duo

Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers nature experiences, cultural enjoyment and the Bavarian way of life. We reveal the most beautiful highlights

Munich region with Train & Bus

Game park, rose island, baroque church. Munich's surrounding area entices with well-known and lesser-known destinations for excursions by train or bus

Middle Finger Fighters

Finger wrestling is a traditional Bavarian 'sport'. Our reporter visited the German Fingerhakel Championships in Mittenwald

9 Coburg Tips

Which highlights are really cool and worth a visit ... or perhaps trying out? We’ll tell you what’s well worth your time to see and experience

Franconian Bling-Bling

Dagmar Rosenbauer makes Franconian tinsel crowns according to historical models. This is how the traditional costume expert keeps an old custom alive

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Folk Festivals: 16 All-Time Favorites

Bavarian Folk festivals have historical roots and are shaped by traditions. All you need to know about Oktoberfest and 15 other popular folk festivals