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.

From the Amper to the castle: this hike takes you through the Dachau artists' colony, along...

The idyllic banks of the River Regnitz in the historic imperial and episcopal city of Bamberg are...

Beer garden tables in the shade of old chestnut trees, beer and hearty dishes all add up to a...

Are jeans American? No, sirree, this popular garment has its roots in Upper Franconia.

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

There's nowhere quite like Ingolstadt, where culture and history stretching back over 1,000 years...

Experience a free-floating steel X in the rock: the AlpspiX viewing platform directly above the...

Experience Passau's Roman history up close: the museum on the foundations of an ancient fort...

Creepy in Ingolstadt: Did you know that a world-famous monster has its origins in Upper Bavaria? In the new episode of our podcast "Hin & Hören" we...

The region of Helmbrecht in the Franconian Forest is a particular favourite with experienced...