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

Dive in! There are more than enough options.

Freibad in Landshut aus der Luft

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.
Experience fresh and regional products in a historic setting. The "Kloster Holzen" in Allmannshofen... Whether climbing centre, outdoor climbing or a climbing forest in Bavaria: they all require concentration. This is why climbing and bouldering are... Cycle along the Isar, discover historic towns, refresh yourself at the Kneipp facility and visit... A journey of discovery into the world of art: the Lenbachhaus not only brings together the world's... Hiking through impressive mountain landscapes, steering a kayak through wild rivers or exploring the countryside together with alpacas - you can... Get on your bike and off you go to beer, baroque and Levi Strauss. Baroque splendour, a feast for... The beer garden of Joesepps Brauhaus is located in the centre of Memmingen. Ideal for taking a... Sportland Erlangen leisure centre is a five-minute walk away from the station. How about a quick... Trausnitz Castle towers majestically and impregnably over Landshut's old town centre. The imposing...