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
What did panniers, beehives, fish traps and prams once have in common? That's right - they... Off to the Franconian Lake District by train! This hike combines nature enjoyment, birdwatching and... This cycle tour takes you from Nuremberg through forests, gorges and past historic industrial... From Karlstadt to the ruins of Karlsburg Castle and on to the Rammersberg nature reserve - discover... 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... Discover the Regionalpark Quellenreich in the Upper Palatinate by bike. The circular tour leads... This challenging cycle tour combines nature and history: from Rothenburg to Colmberg Castle, past... Sweeping views of the wine country, a fortified church in every village and numerous wine taverns!... Would you like to go on an impressive hike through the vineyards of Franconia? Then make your way...