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Inspirations and ideas for the perfect swimming holidays in Franconia, Eastern Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, and in Allgäu/Bavarian Swabia. The most beautiful spots and the best experiences on and around the Bavarian lakes and rivers. Stories and listicles about water sports. Our reporters explore whitewater rivers, ponds, and pools. They test kayak tours, SUP yoga, and the most beautiful campsites on the water. For lots of fun in the water during your Bavarian holiday...

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Mehrbettzimmer in der

Pack your swimming costume!

Comfortable and child-friendly: the Lindau family youth hostel is located between Lake Constance, mountain peaks and vineyards

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Die Beaobachtungsplattform Chieming lädt zum Birdwatching oder als Ausblickspunkt auf den Chiemsee ein

The Great Gabble

On Lake Chiemsee, birds live an excellent life. The observation stations offer great sightings, especially during the quiet winter time

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Skurril anmutende Plastik auf dem Skulpturenweg zwischen Seeon, Seebruck und Truchtlaching

The cows are waiting

Chiemsee bike tour with kids? Yes! With a stay on one of the family farms of the Blauer Gockel, beautiful vacations are guaranteed

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Familientradition: Schon als Kinder halfen die Geschwister im Betrieb

Fisherwoman Kathi Mayer

Katharina Mayer takes up a 300-year-old family tradition: as a fisherwoman on the Danube, she catches pike, catfish and pikeperch

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SUP Yoga: Der Anfang ist auch ohne Dampferwellen eine Wackelpartie

Off to new shores!

Holiday on the water in Bavaria. That also means SUP and SUP Yoga. We find out how it feels to meditate on Lake Ammersee. In person

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Weingenuss am Bodensee

Water, wine and warm ponds

Anyone who finds Lindau too full-on can retreat to its hinterland, full of secluded ponds and lakes...

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Lake Ammersee

Pure nostalgia

As if the Alps weren’t already exciting enough! Upper Bavaria goes one better: dozens of lakes and rivers with many sports and leisure opportunities

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Die Buchenegger Wasserfälle südlich von Oberstaufen

Bavarias 16 most beautiful waterfalls

When water runs riot in the vertical: 16 roaringly beautiful tips. From the highest waterfall in Germany to the romantic Mini in Franconia

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Lindau: Auf ein Wein ins

More than an island

What makes their homeland such a special place for people? A stroll through the town on Lake Constance

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Sonnenuntergang auf dem Burgsteinfelsen, einem markanten Geotop

10 x Experiences in the Altmühltal

The Altmühltal has surprises in store: Vulture swoop, modern art, the world's smallest dinosaur and heavenly four-poster beds!

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Schiff auf dem Chiemsee

16 Wonderful Boat Trips in Bavaria

Bavaria's lakes and rivers invite you to go on excursions. Whether electric-powered ship, nostalgic paddle steamer, sailing yacht or raft, your choice

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Skurril anmutende Plastik auf dem Skulpturenweg zwischen Seeon, Seebruck und Truchtlaching

The cows are waiting

Chiemsee bike tour with kids? Yes! With a stay on one of the family farms of the Blauer Gockel, beautiful vacations are guaranteed

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Off to new shores!

The Franconian Lake District is man-made. Great side effect: real leisure pearls. Everything is already in flux along the Altmühl, Tauber, Main and Co

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