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
Take the railway into nature to the Wolfsee lake, viewing tower and gypsum quarry. During your hike... Fairytale hike with a view of the castle! Explore the forest gnome trail, treat yourself to... Everything you always wanted to know about liquorice: Take a walk and discover the historical world... Enjoy the Franconian nature and way of life. The Altmühltal Panorama Trail spoils you with... From Karlstadt to the ruins of Karlsburg Castle and on to the Rammersberg nature reserve - discover... Go on a bike tour to the Olympic regatta course and Schleißheim Palace in the north of Munich.... Explore the Kesseltal valley, the Nördlinger Ries and historic pilgrimage sites by e-bike.... On this cycle tour around Bad Staffelstein, you will discover baroque architecture in Banz Abbey,... From Marktbreit to Obernbreit: This hike combines history, culture and nature. Discover Renaissance... From Marktredwitz via castle ruins and through idyllic valleys to the Wunsiedel Birds of Prey Park....