Jump off the train and straight onto your board – the best water sports activities in Bavaria

Fancy cooling off? You don't have to go to the sea to do that. Bavaria has plenty to offer in terms of refreshing places to visit.

Fancy cooling off? You don't have to go to the sea to do that. Bavaria has plenty to offer in terms of refreshing places to visit – wind surfing, stand-up padding or a quaint raft trip.

Paddle down the Pegnitz in a canoe or kayak. On the Pegnitz you can paddle for miles and miles...

Just a few minutes from Reutte train station, off you go on a wet adventure you won't soon forget.

Whether you're windsurfing or kiting, the force of the wind will see you tear across the largest...

Sit back and relax: If you prefer something a little calmer, you can book a raft trip with Heiner...

Stand-up paddling (or SUP) is fun and incidentally tones your whole body. In the Nuremberg district...

I wonder if the farmers in eastern Bavaria are melancholy? The name of this sausage speciality...

A wonderful group excursion to Vorra. Perfect for a little break in a large group: the...

Petting zoo for the kids, wellness for the parents, and the motto: “Happy children – rested...

Mountain views and (beer) culture: You don't need to bring your own tent when staying at this camp...

From Marktbreit to Obernbreit: This hike combines history, culture and nature. Discover Renaissance...

When it's sunny, people from all nationalities flock to the beer garden at the Chinesischer Turm...

During the Würzburg Residence Race in 2015, a record was set before the race had even begun. For...

Between the Alps and the limes (the limits of the Roman Empire) – the history of Ancient Rome comes to life in these corners of Bavaria.

All-round pampering programme on 7,000 square metres: Visitors can unwind at the KissSalis thermal...

Where collieries once hummed, today an adventure trail leads to old tunnels, coal seams and mining...