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.

For water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers: Lake Ammersee is perfect for a short break and...

Right next to the railway station, the Alte Simpl in Erlangen has everything Franconian cuisine has...

Hiking with a difference: an excursion in Bavaria alongside an alpaca or donkey is balm for the...

Travel in comfort by train to Lake Starnberg and enjoy a round trip on the water - against an...

From fascinating history to fun at the lake – insider tips for visiting the Franconian city

This is where all the threads come together: at the Bamberg Marionette Theatre. Although there is...

5 handy tips for stress-free trips with the whole family and travelling with children.

Discover Bavaria from beneath – these are the most interesting and exciting caves in Bavaria.

Discover the beautiful lakes in Bavaria during an eventful day trip. Read the tips for excursions in Bavaria at DB Regio now!

Ice cream! Everyone needs a bit of refreshment in the summer time. These are (perhaps) the seven best ice cream parlours in Bavaria.