Immerse yourself: Vacation by the water

Lakes and rivers characterize the landscape in Bavaria . They offer perfect conditions for swimming , surfing or sailing . They can be explored by canoe or on excellent cycling and hiking trails along the banks. In many Bavarian cities, water plays a central role and shapes the city's attitude to life in a special way.

Many campsites in Bavaria are in fantastic locations right by the water. It's often just a matter of turning out of your sleeping bag and you're right in the middle of the cool water: active surfing or canoeing , a beach holiday with the whole family or relaxing with a sundowner on the shore.

An experience for the whole family

Play a round with your new friends in your pajamas, even before mom and dad get up. Dress code in the morning? No way! Take off your shoes and socks and jump into the stream. It's refreshing! Camping in Bavaria offers pure relaxation in the middle of nature for all guests, young and old.

Gorges, gorges and caves

The water plunges into the depths with a loud roar. The air is cool and damp. A hike through the Bavarian gorges and ravines is a very special kind of nature experience . Experience the power of water. New views and insights open up again and again. So it remains exciting right up until the end - in summer and winter. The numerous caves and stalactite caves in Bavaria , which have formed over thousands of years in the calcareous soil, are also mysterious. Go on a discovery tour , experience the subterranean beauty and find out what stalagmites and stalactites are all about.

Get to the paddles

Main , Isar , Wiesent , Lech , Inn – Bavaria is richly blessed with rivers that make paddlers' hearts beat faster. If you are looking for a particularly beginner-friendly body of water, you will find it in Franconia with the Altmühl . 120 kilometers of gentle currents between Treuchtlingen and Töging provide relaxing hours of kayaking .

insider tips

The reporters from erlebe.bayern have explored inspiration and ideas for the perfect beach holiday , the most beautiful places and the greatest experiences on and around the Bavarian lakes and rivers, stories and listicles about water sports: wild rivers , ponds and pools - they test kayak tours , SUP yoga and the best camping options on the water. For lots of fun in the water on your Bavaria holiday according to the motto "When I see the lake, I don't need the sea anymore!"