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
From Karlstadt through the Franconian wine country: discover the bird trail, the terroir f "Wine... Discover Bamberg on a varied city walk through the historic Gardeners’ Town, Island Town and... This cycle tour takes you through the floodplain and lake landscape past the magnificent Werneck... Cycle along the Isar, discover historic towns, refresh yourself at the Kneipp facility and visit... Where collieries once hummed, today an adventure trail leads to old tunnels, coal seams and mining... Discover imposing castles and palaces in the idyllic Sinn river valley. This hike in the north-east... From Marktredwitz via castle ruins and through idyllic valleys to the Wunsiedel Birds of Prey Park.... This discovery tour offers a feast for the eyes and the palate all in one. Travel by train and... What makes Passau so special? The old town centre is situated on a promontory at the confluence of... Fancy a relaxing hike through rolling hills and small villages? Discover museums, historic churches...