The 5 most beautiful lake cruises in Bavaria

Take a trip to the water by rail. You don't need a coastline to enjoy a day by the water.

When the sun comes out at the weekend, Bavarians travel out from the city to the region's rivers and lakes. And spend much of their time in traffic on their way there. You're much better off travelling by rail. Here are 5 tips for boat outings in areas ranging from Franconia to Upper Bavaria.

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

Perhaps taking a trip on the lake on the MS Seehausen will make you want to take a dip?

The idyllic banks of the River Regnitz in the historic imperial and episcopal city of Bamberg are...

At Lake Constance in the border triangle, seafaring hearts beat faster: between Bregenz in Austria...

Discover the south of Middle Franconia from a new perspective - with the MS Brombachsee trimaran....

Go on a voyage of discovery through the historic town of Amberg - the former capital of the Upper...

The most beautiful UNESCO heritage sites in the Free State. From Bamberg to Weißenburg: We introduce you to the most impressive Bavarian cultural...

A hike with cultural enjoyment - a sculpture park and colourful half-timbered houses await you on...

Just a short walk away from the station lies the "Jahnufer" riverbank (in Neu-Ulm), and from here...

A rail scavenger hunt from Nuremberg – we will show you a game for all the family that takes you to great destinations in Bavaria.

Enjoy the Franconian nature and way of life. The Altmühltal Panorama Trail spoils you with...

Here is the heart of Munich. Hearty Bavarian cuisine, cosy surroundings and generously filled beer...

The walk follows stages in the lives of a famous pair of lovers: Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and...

Take part in a murder mystery dinner at the "Wirtshaus Riegele" restaurant in Augsburg, where you...

How about a "Blaue Zipfel" (Bratwurst)? Or Franconian "Schäufele" (pig's shoulder)? Sampling...