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.

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Pack your swimsuit and off you go to the local recreation area! This cycle tour for the whole...

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