YOUR TIME BY THE LAKE

Find your next lake day.

A few hours or a full day? Choose a country and a mood. Find ideas you can combine at an easy pace.

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KonstanzGermany · A few hours

Konstanz. City life, lake breeze.

There is no need to choose between harbour and old town: both fit an easy first visit.

Your easy-going day
  1. Arrive at the harbour and take in the lake.
  2. Explore the old-town lanes towards the cathedral.
  3. Return to the water for a long break.
LindauGermany · A few hours

Lindau. Set your pace to island time.

Harbour views, small lanes and a spontaneous break: explore the island without a long checklist.

Your easy-going day
  1. Start at the harbour entrance with its lion and lighthouse.
  2. Wander the old town and find your favourite lanes.
  3. End your walk beside the water.
BregenzAustria · A few hours

Bregenz. Art meets the waterfront.

Combine a lakeside walk with an art visit. Check the Kunsthaus exhibition and opening details directly with the venue.

Your easy-going day
  1. Start at the harbour and waterfront.
  2. Make the Kunsthaus a possible main stop.
  3. Finish with a city stroll and a break.
Bregenz & LochauAustria · A full day

Bregenz & Lochau. City, then lake.

A city stop and a quiet waterfront moment make a good day. Check the connection and leave out a third stop.

Your easy-going day
  1. Combine the harbour and city centre in Bregenz.
  2. Continue to Lochau using a connection checked in advance.
  3. Keep the rest of the afternoon free beside the lake.
ArbonSwitzerland · A few hours

Arbon. Small lanes, open views.

Old town and lake give your visit two different sides. Take time for both and keep distances manageable.

Your easy-going day
  1. Begin with a walk through the old town.
  2. Move to the lake and enjoy the horizon.
  3. End with a quiet break by the water.
Stein am RheinSwitzerland · A few hours

Stein am Rhein. A different waterside view.

Here the lake gives way to a river mood. Combine the old town’s painted facades with a break beside the Rhine.

Your easy-going day
  1. Take time to see the old town and its facades.
  2. Walk down to the Rhine for a new perspective.
  3. Finish beside the river rather than adding a long list of stops.

The time labels are a flexible guide, not calculated walking or travel times. Check opening hours, weather and connections for your visit.

Plan your trip

The rest of your trip. In one place.

For accommodation, events and current conditions, these links lead to official regional services. Check availability and bookings directly there.

Before setting off.

Weather and water conditions can change. Check a current forecast for your destination and keep a rainy-day alternative.

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BODENSEE · LAKE CONSTANCE

Plan your trip.

A few decisions before you go leave more room for spontaneous moments by the lake.

01 · Getting here
01 · Getting here

Plan the journey. Then relax.

Choose a base and check current train, bus or road connections. Bring appropriate identity documents for cross-border outings and plan your return.

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02 · Getting around
02 · Getting around

From shore to water.

Timetables vary by season. Check connections, tickets and the final return service with the operator before setting off.

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03 · Your day
03 · Your day

One main stop. Time to spare.

Consider weather, opening hours and the needs of your companions. Ask venues directly about accessible entrances and keep a wet-weather alternative.

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Good to know

Before you set off.

Do I need a car for every place?

Many towns can be combined by train, bus or boat. Choose your base first, then check the actual connection and final return. Boat services vary by season; train and boat tickets are not automatically interchangeable.

What matters when visiting with children?

One main stop, short distances and generous breaks keep a day manageable. Check age guidance, tickets, toilets and pushchair access with the venue. Our family ideas are inspiration, not verified pushchair-friendly routes.

How can I plan with reduced mobility?

Ask the venue and transport operator about entrances, gradients, lifts, toilets and assistance you need. Old towns may have cobbles and slopes. Digital aids on this website do not indicate accessibility at the destination.

What can I do when it rains?

Choose a museum or exhibition as your main stop and keep the journey short. Our journal suggests places in Friedrichshafen and Bregenz. Check opening hours and tickets directly with the venue.

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Stay outdoors. Wake up by the lake.

18 campsites around Lake Constance – a curated selection in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

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