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
A leaning tower, the supposed grave of Dracula and a full picnic basket await you on this magical... Cycle from Bad Neustadt through the Saale meadows to Münnerstadt and discover historic town gates,... 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... Discover Fürth's green oases by train. This tour takes you through idyllic parks and unspoilt... From Marktbreit to Obernbreit: This hike combines history, culture and nature. Discover Renaissance... Off to the Franconian Lake District by train! This hike combines nature enjoyment, birdwatching and... Experience unspoilt nature, gentle hills and fantastic views on this circular hike. The Pfalzbach... Cycle from Nuremberg via Fürth to Erlangen - always along the water! On this relaxed tour through... Fairytale hike with a view of the castle! Explore the forest gnome trail, treat yourself to...