We enjoyed our hike around the entire lake (Rundweg Kleiner Brombachsee, about 5.5 miles to circle…read moreback to your beginning point) on this very pretty autumn day--air was brisk, leaves were very pretty at places (photos) and being near quiet waters always calms my soul. Brombachsee is one of the lakes in the Fränkisches Seenland, and perhaps it's the best one. We saw many bikers, hikers, walkers with dogs and even some four-wheel (side by side bike contraption with a roof) carriages along this circle route around the lake. We didn't observe a lot of wild life per se, but there were some on the lake. I think I even saw a large owl flying away in the woods. Does one swan make this lake a "swan lake"? Obviously it's past the busy season now, and it seemed a little desolate, but a café and a biergarten were open. There were many swimming beaches along the way, so I imagine during the warm season (typically only for a couple of weeks in Germany) this would be a great lake-swimming location. Also, there was Wakepark in one of the coves where you can enjoy riding wakeboards being pulled by a leash with some jumping stands. I didn't pay attention to the price posting. It looked very cold with air temperature of only about 46F, so it probably would be better during summer time. I imagine it'll be very crowded then. There were plenty of parking spaces available near the biergarten/camp ground. All-day parking is 5€ there.

I don't tend to like swimming with masses of people, but luckily Fürthermare is large and boasts…read moremany different things for people to do. First of all I visited this swimming pool during the summer holidays during 20°C weather with light rain, so my review will be of that experience. It is a great alternative to Palm Beach in Stein, as that place is usually packed to the max! The selection of pools is amazing here. There is an exterior pool, interior fun pool, a children's play area, 4 warm mineral baths, 1 cold mineral bath and 1 exterior mineral bath. The price of 12€ for 4 hours is more than satisfactory for the amount of things you can do. Luckily during my visit it wasn't very packed. 2 steam baths are also available. I added an extra 1.50€ to enter the "solegrotte" which is a high salt/mineral water located underneath the "Therme" area. That water made a lot of spots on my body feel weird, yet cleansing. Fürthermare features 3 slides each color coded on intensity, green, yellow and red. After riding on all of them clearly there is a slide for every type of person. Adrenaline speed lovers should ride the red one! The food selection at Fürthermare is very nice for the fact that it is a pool and the prices aren't astronomical. I paid approx. 7€ for a large portion of Spaghetti bolognese and it filled me up completely! Drinks are pretty expensive though so I suggest taking your own bottled water. The pool water quality is good, as far as pool water can go. No excessive waste in the water (bandages, skin flakes, etc.). Changing rooms are very well designed and a lot of locker space available! The locale also offers a sauna which I did not participate in. All the pools have special features, from water jets to bubble massages and waterfalls. All in all the experience was great! I had a lot of fun at Fürthermare and I will gladly return again for a refreshing swim!

Therme Erding is the world's largest thermal spa. Whether at adventure pool or sauna world, you can…read moreexpect summer temperatures in all areas, turquoise water & refreshing cocktails in the pool, surrounded by real palm trees. * 35 Saunas & Steam Baths * 28 Slides & Virtual Reality * 40 Pools & Health Baths We recommend a minimum of 3 hours to enjoy this incredible spa. You should not miss it when you are in or around Munich.

Today I want to write a review about the Therme Erding. The world biggest water park|hot spring|spa…read moreand sauna. As there are international Yelpers reading my reviews I try to write in English today. The Therme Erding is divided into five different areas: - Tropical Spa - Waterpark with Wavepool - waterslide paradise Galaxy - Vitality Oasis (min. age 16) - Saunaworld (min. age 16, naked area) In addition you can choose about three different types of accommodations if needed: - Hotel Victory - Victory Guesthouse - Caravan Park If you enter the entrance you line up to pay the entrance fee. Here you have to decide how long you want to stay and what parts of the facility you want to use. If needed you can rent bathrobes and towels. After you paid (cash or with creditcard) you get an RFID-Tag for your wrist. Depending on what you booked you enter either the locker rooms for the Tropical Spa (including Galaxy, Wavepool, Vitality Oasis) or the locker rooms for the Saunaworld. Your RFID Tag locks and opens your locker (the number of the locker is printed on your tag). Here is one important note - especially for non European visitors. The Saunaworld (including the Saunaworld locker rooms) is a naked area. That means it is not allowed to wear clothes starting at a certain point (you will see the signs). This fact has already led to one or the other cultural shock. But that's part of European sauna culture. Of course you can wear a bathrobe or wrap a towel around your body. Furthermore over 90% of the Saunaworld is not separated according to gender (except a small ladies area with ladies only sauna). The minimum age to use the Saunaworld is 16 years. First I want to tell you what you get offered in the Tropical Spa with its Wavepool, Thermal springs water, Waterslides and the Vitality Oasis. On an area of about 27.500 square meters (9.000 inside - 18.500 outside) you find: - 27 slides with together more than 2700 meters (from very easy to super thrilling) - Wavepool with gentle waves - textile sauna - Whirlpools - Body treatments (like Massage etc. ) - and of course different types of restaurant where you get food & drinks The inner part of the Area is spanned by a big dome (56 meters in diameter) and can be opened halfway on warm weather conditions. All your consummations you can book onto your RFID-Tag and pay when you leave the Therme Erding. To prevent all visitors from drunk guests the stuff is only allowed to sell maximum three alcoholic drinks per person per day. That's a good decision if you ask me. Nevertheless you should try the Erding Weizenbeer! If you like a more private area you can book some private suites and lounges - please ask for it at the entrance where you pay your entrance fee. The second big area at Therme Erding is the Saunaworld. You can enter it directly at the entrance or you use the passage from the Tropical Spa to the Saunaworld (you get access with your RFID-tag) In the Saunaworld you find 30 different themed saunas and over 300 different beauty and spa offers. It is almost mpossible to tell you all the different amenities and styles of the saunas, steambaths, pools and relaxation rooms. You can choose from among "infusion sauna", "action sauna", "Roman sauna", or "steam bath". In 13 Infusion saunas infusion ceremonies with different fanning techniques take place several times each day. Masks, peelings, and other extras are available in nine action saunas. Three Roman saunas and two steam baths are waiting for you in the Roman Villa. After some of the infusion ceremonies you get for example a cold drink or an ice cream. There are body peelings with honey, salt or healing earth or masks with cocoa butter. You can bake bread rolls in one of the saunas - or - drink an Erdinger Weizenbeer in the men's only sauna (looks like an Bavarian pub). This all you find at an Areal about 13.600 square meters. The main building is covered under a glas roof that weights 260 tons and can be opened on good weather conditions. Of course there are a couple of restaurants for you to discover. (Thai, Steak, Italian) Like in the Tropical Spa you can rent some private lounges and suites in the Saunaworld too. How about a suite at the lake with a bottle of champagne included? Ask for it at the entrance. I can recommend the Therme Erding 100%. The stuff is friendly, everything is clean the prices are high but reasonable. If you ever plan a visit in Munich think about a day of fun in the Therme Erding. Despite the fact that this is the biggest Therme in the world it can get pretty crowded on special dates. So try to avoid the German holiday season, special Holidays (the time around Christmas) and be aware that on weekends there are of course much more visitors than on weekdays. Of course it is not allowed to take photos inside the Therme because of privacy - I just add some pictures from my stay there at Hotel Victory. Visit their homepage for more information and pictures.