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...

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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....

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Be enchanted by the picturesque old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Discover now with DB Regio Bayern!

There is a very special atmosphere in the Bad Windsheim Open-Air Museum at Christmas time....

Hike along the ridges above the Retztal valley from the pilgrimage site of Retzbach to...

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Go on a bike tour to the Olympic regatta course and Schleißheim Palace in the north of Munich....

The Großer Alpsee is the largest natural lake in the Oberallgäu and offers you a varied nature...

Winding alleyways, an impregnable fortress and masterpieces by Cranach: In Kronach, you will travel...

Not far from the imposing Trausnitz Castle, the Landshut Salt Grotto offers a special oasis of...