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.

Segelboote auf Brombachsee

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.

Lake Starnberg - An excursion by train and boat

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

Lake Starnberg - An excursion by train and boat

Boat ride on Staffelsee lake

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

Boat ride on Staffelsee lake

Versatile banks of the Regnitz in Bamberg

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

Versatile banks of the Regnitz in Bamberg

Round trips in the border triangle at Lake Constance

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

Round trips in the border triangle at Lake Constance

MS Brombachsee: Exploring the Franconian Lake District

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

MS Brombachsee: Exploring the Franconian Lake District
Discover Fürth's green oases by train. This tour takes you through idyllic parks and unspoilt... Cycle from Nuremberg via Fürth to Erlangen - always along the water! On this relaxed tour through... From Marktredwitz via castle ruins and through idyllic valleys to the Wunsiedel Birds of Prey Park.... A hike with cultural enjoyment - a sculpture park and colourful half-timbered houses await you on... Would you like to go on an impressive hike through the vineyards of Franconia? Then make your way... The most beautiful viewpoints around Lake Constance are waiting for you! This circular walk starts... This hike takes you through the Grainberg-Kalbenstein-Saupurzel nature reserve. Discover geological... Sweeping views of the wine country, a fortified church in every village and numerous wine taverns!... Take the railway into nature to the Wolfsee lake, viewing tower and gypsum quarry. During your hike... Discover the source of the Red Main by bike. From Bayreuth, this tour takes you on a relaxed ride...