Rivers & Lakes

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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Pack your swimming costume!

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

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

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

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

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

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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Rivers & Lakes

New stories on fun and action in and on the water