Konstanz: Mainau, SeeGang and Bodenseecard West

Mainau Island and the Butterfly House

The Butterfly House on Mainau Island is home to up to 120 different butterfly species and subspecies from the tropical regions of South and Central America, Africa and Asia. The species on display may change; if you are interested, check the latest visitor information. The Ringbus routes 4/13 and 13/4 are relevant for getting there: they run between Konstanz station and the districts of Litzelstetten, Wallhausen, Dingelsdorf and Dettingen, stopping near the entrance to Mainau Island. If you are planning a visit to the island, check the current timetable before setting off.

Hiking and cycling on the western shores of Lake Constance

The well-signposted SeeGang premium hiking trail is 53 kilometres long, connects Überlingen and Konstanz, and passes through the Lake Constance district and the district of Konstanz. Its length and two endpoints give you a concrete framework if a longer hike is part of your travel plans.

The RadgenussRouten on the western shores of Lake Constance run through landscapes in the district of Konstanz and bring together nature, culture and regional highlights. The SeeGang therefore focuses on a named hiking route and its total length, while the RadgenussRouten bring together the natural and cultural themes of the landscape. These different focuses offer two clear points of reference as you consider what kind of activity to include in your trip.

BODENSEECARD WEST for overnight guests

Overnight guests in 14 participating towns receive the BODENSEECARD WEST at check-in. It serves as a free travel pass in the district of Konstanz, as far as Stein am Rhein and Überlingen. It also offers a 20 percent discount on Untersee boat trips and reduced admission to museums. Before your trip, check whether your accommodation is in a participating town; the card is issued at check-in. This lets you take the listed transport and discount benefits into account when planning, without confusing them with the individual attractions.

Baden-Württemberg as a wider travel destination

For the wider travel destination of Baden-Württemberg, the official tourism concept brings the visitor offer together under the themes of nature, culture, food and drink, and health. Hiking and cycling are options for active holidaymakers. The natural landscapes are also varied: large, continuous forest areas such as the Black Forest, Swabian-Franconian Forest and Odenwald shape the region; around 40 percent of the state is forested. Baden-Württemberg’s seven nature parks cover around a third of the state.

The region’s culture also encompasses a variety of themes and places. The “Caves and Ice Age Art in the Swabian Jura” World Heritage Site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2017. Finds from the caves include the Venus of Hohle Fels, the Lion Man from Hohlenstein-Stadel, and the oldest flutes known to date. These examples present Baden-Württemberg as a wider travel destination; the specific points of interest in Konstanz featured on this page are Mainau, SeeGang, the RadgenussRouten and the BODENSEECARD WEST.

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