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...

For water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers: Lake Ammersee is perfect for a short break and...

Right next to the railway station, the Alte Simpl in Erlangen has everything Franconian cuisine has...

Hiking with a difference: an excursion in Bavaria alongside an alpaca or donkey is balm for the...

Travel in comfort by train to Lake Starnberg and enjoy a round trip on the water - against an...

From fascinating history to fun at the lake – insider tips for visiting the Franconian city

This is where all the threads come together: at the Bamberg Marionette Theatre. Although there is...

5 handy tips for stress-free trips with the whole family and travelling with children.

Discover Bavaria from beneath – these are the most interesting and exciting caves in Bavaria.

Discover the beautiful lakes in Bavaria during an eventful day trip. Read the tips for excursions in Bavaria at DB Regio now!

Ice cream! Everyone needs a bit of refreshment in the summer time. These are (perhaps) the seven best ice cream parlours in Bavaria.