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...

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The idyllic banks of the River Regnitz in the historic imperial and episcopal city of Bamberg are...

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Discover the south of Middle Franconia from a new perspective - with the MS Brombachsee trimaran....

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Attention nature lovers! Discover the impressive moorland landscape of Murnau by bike. Experience...

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There is a lot to discover when you are 2,244 metres above sea level. From the outside, the...

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

On the "Sun, Moon and Stones" cultural trail in Lower Franconia, you hike from Winterhausen to...

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The town of Kochel has built the museum of the same name in honour of the famous expressionist...

Travel back to a past that is long gone. A visit to the royal palace and adjoining Hofgarten...