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....

Learn with all your senses: whether it's art, science or technology that you and your family love, these five hands-on museums are perfect for you.

A rail scavenger hunt from Nuremberg – we will show you a game for all the family that takes you to great destinations in Bavaria.

Take a trip to the water by rail. We will show you the five most beautiful lake cruises on Bavaria's lakes.

There is a very special atmosphere in the Bad Windsheim Open-Air Museum at Christmas time....

We take you on a journey through the beautiful Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Sit back and let us inspire you! Listen now

Cycle along the Isar, discover historic towns, refresh yourself at the Kneipp facility and visit...

Seven breweries, rustic beer cellars and picturesque villages - this hike through Franconian...

Skiing without the hustle and bustle and at a fair price. The charming Rabenkopf lift in Oberau...

Below the town hall, 15 prison cells show how prisoners fared in the 14th century. In the Middle...

Residents of the Schwabing area of Munich shop at the Elisabethmarkt market, where you can also...