Cool and refreshing – the 8 most beautiful open-air swimming pools in Bavaria

Dive in! There are more than enough options.

People are drawn to the water on warm days. Bavarians in particular. There's almost nowhere else in the world where the culture of going to open-air swimming pools is as celebrated. Dive in with us! We've already got a couple of ideas.

The rock pool in Pottenstein has been attracting guests from all over the world to Franconian...

Visit Kochel am See! Here you have to decide: Are you going hiking, on a leisurely boat trip or to...

No chlorine, no red eyes, just lots of fun!

There's plenty of space for everyone, even in the high season.

Everyone feels at home in this pool right by the river. Plan a trip with the whole family and...

A spectacular place in this Franconian metropolis.

Where people once bathed in the Hahn River, there is now a versatile adventure pool with indoor and...

A lido for the water-shy? This is the place.

Fairytale hike with a view of the castle! Explore the forest gnome trail, treat yourself to...

This cycle tour takes you from Nuremberg through forests, gorges and past historic industrial...

From 20 November to 23 December 2025, the Landshut Christmas market on the Ringelstecherwiese in...

When spring awakens in Bavaria, it marks the beginning of the magical cherry blossom season. We'll show you five of the most beautiful spots that you...

Be warned: these excursion tips may not be to vegetarians' tastes. Because it's all about sausages...

Between the Alps and the limes (the limits of the Roman Empire) – the history of Ancient Rome comes to life in these corners of Bavaria.

The idyllic region of Gablingen is located around ten kilometres north-west of Augsburg. You can...

Every year, one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in the Allgäu opens its doors against the...

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Culture beneath Nuremberg Castle