Beyond the wonderful jungle of asphalt and glass, Munich has numerous parks, gardens and quiet places where you can exercise or simply relax.
If you like to gaze into the depths, you don’t always have to climb a mountain. Bavaria’s many gorges also offer some truly dizzying views without requiring you to climb too many meters in elevation. A gr...
There are quite a few beautiful lakes around Munich that draw us in on hot summer days, such as Lake Wörth or Lake Karlsfeld. But if you’ve ever had your fill of these (hard to imagine, we know), then it’...
Bavaria is home to numerous beautiful swimming lakes, both natural and man-made, some with islands and some without. There’s certainly no shortage of variety, as each body of water offers something differ...
There’s all sorts of wildlife to discover at the Bavarian lakes. Fish and amphibians frolic in the water, while ducks and swans glide across the surface. The Ismaninger Speichersee is a true paradise for...
When temperatures regularly hit 30°C in July, it’s time once again to hit the swimming lakes in the Munich area. In addition to the ever-popular Starnberger See, there are many other bodies of water aroun...
There are so many beautiful hiking trails in Bavaria, and yet many people are drawn to the same old destinations. Anyone traveling in the Mittenwald area likes to take a trip to the Leutasch Gorge—only to...
Idyllic swimming lakes are a dime a dozen in Bavaria; the selection of warmer bodies of water, however, is significantly smaller. The Steinsee, with its 26°C, is an absolute exception, and when it comes t...
A sunny day at the lake followed by an exciting movie at the theater—for many, that’s what an ideal summer day looks like. If that sounds like music to your ears, then you should definitely stop by Lake P...
There’s only one effective way to beat the current summer heat: get out of Munich and head to the water. Fortunately, we have more than enough swimming lakes in the surrounding area, so all you have to do...
Swimming with a mountain panorama is really not uncommon in Bavaria. Basically, it doesn’t matter which lake you go to—you’ll always be able to enjoy a beautiful view. But being able to gaze at royal cast...