Attractions in and around Konstanz
Konstanz: Städtereise und Seeurlaub in einem
Konstanz is the unofficial capital of Lake Constance: the largest town on the shore, an old town untouched by war with its minster and the Niederburg quarter, plus the flower island of Mainau on the doorstep. City break and lakeside holiday merge here – museum in the morning, Strandbad Horn beach in the afternoon.
The lodgings are correspondingly varied. Design-minded guests choose houses like the Rioca, practical travellers the Ibis Styles by the station, and those staying longer rent a flat like the Villa Tägermoos near the Swiss border or the Haus zum Grenztor. Budget-friendly concepts like the Aqua Hotel + Hostel have their place too.
The location makes Konstanz an ideal base: Mainau, Reichenau, Meersburg and the Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen are quickly reached by boat, bike or train. Booked directly with the host, the agency fees disappear – and the recommendation for the right restaurant in the Niederburg comes free.