Bavaria in the bathing ranking: These cities offer the best bathing spots!

Bavaria in the bathing ranking: These cities offer the best bathing spots!

A hot summer day in Bavaria is like a call to everyone who is looking for a refreshing way to cool off by swimming. Especially in the warm season, many people are drawn to the bathing areas. Current rankings show where the best seaside resorts are in our state. So has the portal Mercury The 30 largest cities in Germany were examined with regard to their swimming options. At the top of this list is Mannheim in Baden-Württemberg with 19 bathing areas on 145 km², which corresponds to one bathing area every 7.6 km².

The first Bavarian city is Augsburg, which comes in second place and has 16 bathing areas covering 147 km² - here you have the opportunity to jump into the water every 9.2 km². But Nuremberg and Munich are also not far away: Nuremberg takes seventh place with a bathing area every 12.4 km², while Munich ranks eighth and offers a bathing area every 14.1 km².

The best beach towns in Germany

The top 10 best beach towns in Germany are:

• Mannheim
• Augsburg
• Stuttgart
• Berlin
• Hannover
• Karlsruhe
• Nürnberg
• München
• Düsseldorf
• Essen

But it's not just the cities that offer excellent swimming opportunities, nature also has a lot to offer in Bavaria. The Bavarian bathing lakes are particularly inviting and invite both late risers and early risers to swim.

Swimming lakes for everyone

The variety of Bavarian bathing lakes, for example Swim check can be found is impressive. Many of these are dog-friendly, with dedicated areas for swimming. An important reminder for dog owners: keep your dog on a leash where necessary and dispose of waste carefully.

The bathing lakes in Bavaria are also ideal for families. They offer playgrounds, sanitary facilities and are easy to reach by public transport. Natural bathing lakes not only have beautiful beaches, but often also barbecue areas and opportunities for beach volleyball, making them popular excursion destinations for the whole family.

Water-related activities

Whether diving in the Perlsee near Waldmünchen, experiencing water skiing on Lake Steinberger or relaxing on Lake Ammer with its wide range of leisure activities - everyone will find their own personal swimming paradise in Bavaria. These lakes are not only suitable for swimming, but also ideal for walks or bike rides Bavaria trip reported.

However, no matter where you want to swim, follow the DLRG rules: Only swim at guarded swimming areas and pay attention to the bathing rules in order to enjoy a carefree day by the water. Protect yourself with sunscreen and bring enough drinks with you to spend the hot days relaxing.

With this in mind: Get into the cool water and enjoy the summer time in Bavaria!