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....

Round trip through the Loisach and Katzental valleys

Hike along the ridges above the Retztal valley from the pilgrimage site of Retzbach to...

The artists of the Blue Rider group loved expressive and colourful art. Are you a fan of it as well? Then travel by rail to see the old haunts of the...

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This family-friendly hike south-west of Starnberg takes you along the Maisinger Bach stream,...

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Would you like to go on an impressive hike through the vineyards of Franconia? Then make your way...

The Milzwurst (spleen sausage) is most beloved in Lower Bavaria. What makes it so special? Take a...

Right next to the railway station, the Alte Simpl in Erlangen has everything Franconian cuisine has...