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.

Beneath you, you'll see snow-covered forests and the idyllic Illertal valley. In front of you,...

Let yourself be enchanted by the historic flair of the old town on a stroll through Rothenburg: the...

The highest restaurant in the Middle Franconian metropolis.

Adrenaline for the brave: At Tannheim airport you can have a go at being a helicopter pilot...

Travel by rail (almost) to the peak – the Bavarian mountains attract both hiking experts and casual mountaineers.

The best staycation ideas

Fun for the entire family – with these indoor activities in Bavaria, you can defy the bad weather, rain and storms.

Comfortably upwards, with caracho downwards: The summer toboggan run of the Fröschbrunna Coaster...

Skiers are spoilt for choice here. The Hündle-Thalkirchdorf area is particularly versatile: the...