Jump off the train and straight onto your board – the best water sports activities in Bavaria

Fancy cooling off? You don't have to go to the sea to do that. Bavaria has plenty to offer in terms of refreshing places to visit.

Fancy cooling off? You don't have to go to the sea to do that. Bavaria has plenty to offer in terms of refreshing places to visit – wind surfing, stand-up padding or a quaint raft trip.

Paddle down the Pegnitz in a canoe or kayak. On the Pegnitz you can paddle for miles and miles...

Just a few minutes from Reutte train station, off you go on a wet adventure you won't soon forget.

Whether you're windsurfing or kiting, the force of the wind will see you tear across the largest...

Sit back and relax: If you prefer something a little calmer, you can book a raft trip with Heiner...

Stand-up paddling (or SUP) is fun and incidentally tones your whole body. In the Nuremberg district...

A paradise for joggers – jump from the train straight into your running shoes and discover the best running routes around Bavaria.

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...

For those with a sweet tooth: instead of hearty Bavarian fare, this macaron course is all about...

The best travel snack tips for the entire family

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

Would you like to explore the pilgrimage route in Bavaria? We recommend short pilgrimage routes...

Imposing mountains, deep gorges, romantic lakes and homely places. With our excursion tips you can enjoy a round of nature in the Oberallgäu. DB...

Winding alleyways, an impregnable fortress and masterpieces by Cranach: In Kronach, you will travel...

Looking for the perfect Christmas present? Why not combine the useful with the pleasant and combine your gift search with a relaxing trip by train?