Bathing pleasure - joy and pleasure
- Closeness to nature - bathing fun in the crystal clear waters in Bavaria creates a unique connection to nature . The opportunity to bathe in nature offers an intense experience and helps to develop a deep understanding and appreciation for the environment.
- Physical Activity - Swimming is an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise that both builds muscle and improves overall fitness .
- Relaxation - bathing offers an exciting experience as the cool water soothes the body and relaxes the muscles . Additionally, it also calms the mind and helps relieve stress .
Starnberger See with Zugspitz panorama
Starnberger See (south of Munich)
Lake Starnberg is about 35 km southwest of Munich and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The lake is surrounded by quaint towns and villages , and its shores offer a variety of recreational activities , such as swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking . It is also an important cultural and historical site as King Ludwig II of Bavaria died in the lake under mysterious circumstances in 1886. The lake is considered one of the most beautiful in Germany and is a popular spot for scenic boat tours.
Ammersee
Ammersee (west of Munich)
The Ammersee is about 30 km west of Munich and is one of the largest lakes in the region. It is surrounded by charming towns and villages and its shores offer a variety of recreational activities such as swimming, boating, fishing and hiking. There are also several beaches and parks along the lake , making it a popular destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts. The town of Herrsching, on the eastern shore of the lake, is particularly popular with visitors , and several boat tours are available for those who want to explore the lake from the water.
Heiglweiher
Heigl Weiher (north of Munich)
The Heiglweiher between Haimhausen and Amperpettenbach is a real insider tip : Surrounded by wide fields and a small oak forest , nature lovers will get their money's worth. A spacious lawn invites you to relax on the north bank. You can get into the water via a wooden footbridge – anyone who doesn’t want to plunge their heads into the lake can use the ladder. In the south of the west bank, a narrow lawn and a gently sloping beach await bathers.
Kochelsee
Kochelsee
It is about 50 km south of Munich and is one of the largest lakes in the region. The Kochelsee at the foot of Jochberg and Herzogstand would be a dream of a bathing lake if only the water wasn't so cold. This is due to the Walchensee power plant at the foot of the Kesselberg, through which ice-cold water flows steadily from the Walchensee into the Kochelsee, which is 200 meters below. Since the Loisach also ensures a constant inflow, the water can only warm up slowly . The lake is also an important source of drinking water for the surrounding region.
Schliersee
Schliersee
It is about 70 km southeast of Munich and is one of the largest lakes in the region. Schliersee has never been able to compete with Tegernsee, which is four times as big. But that's certainly not a disadvantage, at least not if you look at the lake through the eyes of a bather . Except for the northeastern shore with the village of Schliersee, large parts of the 222-hectare Schliersee are untouched and natural - if only the road on the eastern shore weren't there. The lake is surrounded by picturesque countryside , and there are several hiking and biking trails that offer views provide views of the lake and surrounding countryside. The lake is also an important source of drinking water for the surrounding region.
Wörthsee
Wörthsee
The Wörthsee is the third largest lake in the StarnbergAmmersee region in Upper Bavaria. It is 3.7 km long, 1.2 km wide and 34 m deep. The lake circuit is around 12 km long . The Wörthsee was formed from the melt water of the Ammer Glacier. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful and cleanest Bavarian bathing lakes , although it only has a slow water exchange. It takes about eight years for its water to replenish itself.
Walchensee
Walchensee
It is about 100 km south of Munich and is one of the largest and deepest lakes in the region. The Walchensee is a scenic mountain lake in the south of Bavaria. Around the Walchensee there is a walkable, unspoilt shore with natural pebble beaches and quiet bathing spots. The lake is also an important source of drinking water for the surrounding region, and its crystal clear waters are popular with divers.
Forggensee in the Allgäu
Forggensee
The Forggensee is about 20 km southwest of the city of Kempten and is one of the largest lakes in the region. The largest reservoir in Germany is a magnet for visitors with its clear, turquoise water , which even the fairytale king Ludwig II appreciated . Clear, turquoise lake water conveys a South Seas feeling , which can be fully savored at the countless bathing spots . The fifth largest Bavarian lake is easily accessible almost everywhere. The lake is also an important source of drinking water for the surrounding region.
Tegernsee
Tegernsee
With a maximum depth of almost 73 m, Lake Tegernsee has a rather elongated shape with a width of up to 1.4 km and a length of around 6.5 km. Its area is almost 9 square kilometers with a volume of over 320 million cubic meters . The crystal-clear water of the Tegernsee and the surrounding picture-book landscape do the rest that the Tegernsee is one of the most beautiful lakes in Bavaria and even in Germany. All 5 towns around the lake (Kreuth, Bad Wiessee, Gmund, the city of Tegernsee and Rottach-Egern) have a lake section and a large number of public lake access points.