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.

Important fact: When you go for a drink in one of the many beer cellars in Franconia, you don't go...

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

This miniature castle is almost 500 years old and gives visitors an authentic impression of how the...

An outing to Ulm has something for everyone – culture, cuisine and nature all in one place.

Weihenstephan is the oldest brewery in the world still running. On a tour you can dive into the...

Sportland Erlangen leisure centre is a five-minute walk away from the station. How about a quick...

Idea for a day trip with a change of scenery: the Dillberg. Enjoy the view of the Nuremberg region...

From a beer diploma and macaron course to a Weißwurst (traditional white Bavarian sausage) seminar – take one of these five quirky courses.

Wolves, llamas and camels. Go wild in Bavaria with our tips as to where you can experience wild animals in person in Bavaria.

Simply magnificent! The Franconian Mountain Path, with a total length of almost 430 km, stretches...