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...

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

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....

This cycle tour along the Isar combines nature, culture and fitness. Discover the Flaucher,...

If you get off at Großhelfendorf, you don't have to walk a quarter of an hour to get to know the...

From Karlstadt through the Franconian wine country: discover the bird trail, the terroir f "Wine...

The Himalayas are in Bavaria: that's the name of the 15-metre-high course for experienced climbers...

Bruckberg is situated between the Upper Bavarian town of Moosburg an der Isar and the Lower...

Let yourself be enchanted by the historic flair of the old town on a stroll through Rothenburg: the...

The work of Oberammergau wood carvers was admired as far back as the 16th century. Today, you can...

Craving adventure and adrenaline? You'll be in your element at these destinations, even in the winter.

Explore the Franconian Forest by e-bike: through the Rodach valley, past old mills to the Ködel...

From the colorful carpet of crocuses in the Allgäu region to magnolias in Bamberg and Aschaffenburg to daffodils and cherry blossoms in Würzburg...