The low-key glamorous Bavarian resort, less than an hour from Munich, is home to crystal-clear water, lovely beer gardens, top gastronomy and a five-star hotel that’s a model of German hospitality.

Lake Constance (Bodensee), Germany's largest lake, is bordered by Switzerland and Austria. It's an old-fashioned resort area, with one of the warmest summer microclimates in the country. It's als ...