Guide
Answers to what matters before your trip.
The Most Beautiful Lakes in Bavaria
The most beautiful lakes in Bavaria for swimming, hiking and day trips: Königssee, Eibsee, Walchensee, Tegernsee and more, with travel tips.
Hiking in the Bavarian Alps
Hiking in the Bavarian Alps for beginners: easy walks, the right gear, trail markings and safety.
Best Time to Visit Bavaria’s Lakes
When is the best time to visit the lakes in Bavaria? Swimming, hiking, autumn colours and winter at a glance.
Reaching Bavaria’s Lakes Without a Car
How to reach Bavaria’s lakes without a car: S-Bahn to Ammersee and Starnberger See, regional trains to Tegernsee and Schliersee.
Stand-Up Paddling in Bavaria
SUP in Bavaria: which lakes suit, what to know about wind and nature protection, and what gear you need.
Bavarian Lakes in Winter
Bavaria’s lakes in winter: walks, boat trips, tobogganing and what to know about stepping on ice.
Danube Gorge at Weltenburg
The Danube Gorge at Weltenburg: boat trips through the Weltenburg Narrows, Weltenburg Abbey and day-trip tips.
Rose Island in Starnberger See
Rose Island on Starnberger See: history, Maximilian II’s casino, the ferry from Feldafing and visiting tips.
Herrenchiemsee Palace
Herrenchiemsee Palace on Herreninsel: history, Hall of Mirrors, travel by boat and tips for your visit.
Eating Fish at Ammersee
Fish at Ammersee: which species come from the lake, where to buy them and why Utting became known for Lenas am See.
Ducal Bräustüberl Tegernsee
The Ducal Bräustüberl at Tegernsee: history, beer, snacks and tips for visiting the former monastery.
Walchensee Power Station
The Walchensee hydroelectric power station near Kochel: how the 1924 plant works, how to get there and what to see.
Bavarian Lake Landscapes
From the Alps to the Franconian Lake District: how Bavaria’s lake regions differ and which one suits you.