Discover Konstanz: Old Town, Natural History Museum and Lake Constance
Accommodation in Konstanz
Konstanz brings together cultural history, the Lake Constance Natural History Museum and leisure activities by the lake. If you are looking for a hotel in Konstanz, prioritizing your travel plans can help: are the Old Town and its sights the main focus, or would you also like to set aside time for nature, water and activity? These themes are not mutually exclusive; rather, distinguishing between them makes it easier to tailor the city’s offerings to your stay.
Cultural history and the Old Town
Niederburg is the oldest district of Konstanz. The historic Old Town of Konstanz, with its picturesque little lanes, invites you to browse the shops. The Council of Konstanz bears witness to historic world events, while the Imperia is a landmark visible from far away. On a city walk in Konstanz, you can discover sights from the Imperia to the Council. This lets you plan city history and a stroll through the lanes as distinct focuses for your visit.
The Lake Constance Natural History Museum
The Lake Constance Natural History Museum illustrates how Lake Constance was formed and the diversity of its habitats, with animal exhibits and informative models. Petting animals, touch holes and animal sounds at the press of a button invite visitors to take part and explore. Its location is also useful for finding your way around Konstanz: the museum is right on the lakeshore and just a few steps from the main train station, the boat landing and the central bus stop. If your arrival or day plan involves taking a bus or boat, check the current timetable in advance.
Activities on and around Lake Constance
Konstanz offers leisure activities by, in and on Lake Constance all year round, including sailing, surfing, swimming, paddling, hiking, cycling and skating. The options include both water- and land-based activities; depending on what you are looking for, you can plan time by the shore, in the water or being active on land. Konstanz has four lidos with large sunbathing lawns, as well as playgrounds and beach volleyball courts. If you are planning a day of swimming, it is worth checking the current conditions at the lido you intend to visit.
Culinary events
Year-round culinary events in Konstanz and on the western shore of Lake Constance include Veggie Weeks, Herb Weeks, Lake Constance Fish Weeks and Wild Game Weeks. Check the individual dates and programs in advance so your plans match the events taking place.
Mainau Island and hiking trails in the Konstanz region
Mainau Island is another nature destination in the Konstanz region. Its butterfly house is home to up to 120 different butterfly species and subspecies from tropical regions of South and Central America, Africa and Asia. The ring bus routes 4/13 and 13/4 between Konstanz station and the districts of Litzelstetten, Wallhausen, Dingelsdorf and Dettingen stop near the entrance to Mainau Island. If you plan to use this connection, check the current timetable before setting off.
One regional hiking option is the well-marked, 53-kilometre SeeGang Premium Hiking Trail. It connects Überlingen and Konstanz and passes through the Lake Constance district and the district of Konstanz. When planning your trip around the amount of activity and time available, you can distinguish a city walk in Konstanz from a longer, regionally focused hiking route.
Discover more destinations: Dingelsdorf, Mainau, Staad, Büsingen Am Hochrhein, Öhningen, Singen, Moos, Gottmadingen.
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