Fancy cooling off? You don't have to go to the sea to do that. Bavaria has plenty to offer in terms of refreshing places to visit.

On a sunny day there's nothing better than sitting in a beer garden with a cool beer and a snack. And the best thing – you can leave the car behind when visiting these six spots. Cheers!

Anna knows Bavaria's capital like the back of her hand. Adventures, cultural experiences or a day in the great outdoors: when Anna's friends Tim and Max come to visit, there's always a lot to do, and a lot of fun to be had.

Even when he was a kid, Max was mad about caves and dinosaurs. When his oldest friends Anna and Tim come to visit, it's no surprise that they want to explore the subterranean side of Nuremberg.

Anna, Tim and Max have known each other since kindergarten. Now they regularly tour their home state of Bavaria together by train. When their trip is done, they always have souvenirs to remind them of the place they've visited, the journey and the things they did that day. Their latest destination: Bamberg.

Bayreuth's wealth of sights makes it a great place to visit.

Quick trip to Bamberg: spend the day sightseeing in the old town, and spend the evening sampling local cuisine.

What do the Töppler tower house, Meisengeige café-cinema and Lili Chapeau theatre all have in common? They might not be big, but what they offer visitors is more than impressive.

Perfect if you're not a morning person – getting up in the morning is much easier if you've got a breakfast at these gorgeous places to look forward to. So climb out of bed and get yourself to the station!

What is friendship and how important are joint experiences?

Rain, cold or just don’t feel like going outside? Your next indoor adventure is only a train ride away.

Travelling with loved ones – two sisters from Bavaria take their best friends hiking in the Ammergau Alps.

The fitness trail trend is enjoying a well-deserved comeback.

Everyone that likes trying something new when it comes to sport will be in their element with these trips

Are you looking for something other than roast pork, pasta and pizza? Here are a couple of exciting alternatives – they might take some stomaching at first but they will be sure to reward you with some unforgettable culinary experiences.

Beer buddies often find it difficult to agree on where to go on their next trip in the region with the highest density of breweries. But be sure not to miss any of these.

Be warned – these trip tips may not be to vegetarians' tastes. Because it's all about sausages here – whether they're fried, smoked or boiled, there's something for everyone. A culinary journey from north to south.

Cheers! This year we are celebrating 500 years of the German Beer Purity Law. Reason enough to take a beer trip.

The Olympic Park, Hofbräuhaus brewery, Viktualienmarkt food market – there are some places in Munich that everyone knows. The Bavarian capital has more to offer though.

Get away from the rat race, take in the healthy mountain air and enjoy breathtaking views – the Bavarian mountains attract hiking experts and casual mountaineers alike. There's nowhere better for relaxing than on the peak.

Waiting for the train and your belly starts rumbling? No problem. The food is a lot better around Bavarian stations than you might think.