Germany
Island towns, promenades and small places between vineyards and water.
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YOUR GUIDE TO LAKE CONSTANCEYour lake.
Your lake.
Your escape.
Three countries, 36 destinations and plenty of reasons to head for the water. Find your favourite place and a plan that feels right.
GERMANY · AUSTRIA · SWITZERLANDSTART HERE
START HERE
Where would you like to begin?
From a first look around to a plan for the day. Go straight to what you need.
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Find a place.
Towns, islands and lakeside villages across three countries. Browse or search directly.
36 destination guides
02
Find an experience.
Nature, culture or time with children: discover ideas for your next lake day.
Explore by interest
03
Plan your visit.
Find day ideas that fit and practical information for getting around.
Day finder & travel services
THREE COUNTRIES. ONE LAKE.
Which shore will be yours?
Choose a country to see its places straight away, or start with one of our suggestions.
Austria
Art, harbour life and slow moments by the water with a mountain backdrop.
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Switzerland
Historic lanes, orchards and fresh perspectives on the lake.
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What feels right today?
Pick a theme, find matching day ideas and leave room for spontaneous moments.
Experiences
ROMANSHORN · SwitzerlandTURN ANTICIPATION INTO A PLAN
Well prepared. Ready to relax.
You do not need to plan every moment. Three useful decisions are enough to begin.
Choose your base
Find a place that suits your trip and how you will get there.
Find your day idea
Filter by country, interest and available time.
Check the details
Check travel, current opening hours and your return.
THE LAKE CONSTANCE JOURNAL
All stories Good ideas for your lake time.
Local stories and practical guides for your next visit.
Getting here & around
Lake Constance without a car: fewer changes, more holiday
Plan trains, buses and boats by choosing a base, checking real connections and considering the return from the start.
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Rain & culture
Lake Constance in the rain: a good day needs no sunshine
Two concrete cultural ideas in Friedrichshafen and Bregenz, plus a day that works under grey skies.
Read storyPlaces & escapes
Lindau: a day at island pace
A harbour, old-town lanes and a pause by the water: an easy idea for your first day in Lindau.
Read storyLake Constance in numbers
See the lake in a new way.
How large, how deep and how much water? Explore the facts with visual comparisons.
FactsGOOD TO KNOW
A few questions before you go?
What can I find at Bodenseetourismus?
Inspiration for your Lake Constance escape: lakeside towns, nature, Alpine views and ideas for days out. Find more from @bodenseetourismus on TikTok and Instagram.
Which places can I discover here?
Explore 36 destination guides in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Choose a country or search for a town in the places directory. The day finder adds matching outing ideas.
Where can I find Lake Constance videos?
Find @bodenseetourismus on TikTok and Instagram using the platform logos in the footer.
Your lake time begins with a place.
Find your starting point in Germany, Austria or Switzerland.
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