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
What makes Passau so special? The old town centre is situated on a promontory at the confluence of... From the Amper to the castle: this hike takes you through the Dachau artists' colony, along... Explore the Franconian Forest by e-bike: through the Rodach valley, past old mills to the Ködel... Cycle from Nuremberg via Fürth to Erlangen - always along the water! On this relaxed tour through... Off to the Franconian Lake District by train! This hike combines nature enjoyment, birdwatching and... Combine culture and nature on a hike in the Spessart. Along the European Cultural Trail, you can... This challenging cycle tour combines nature and history: from Rothenburg to Colmberg Castle, past... This hike takes you through the Grainberg-Kalbenstein-Saupurzel nature reserve. Discover geological... Seven breweries, rustic beer cellars and picturesque villages - this hike through Franconian... Where collieries once hummed, today an adventure trail leads to old tunnels, coal seams and mining...