Bottighofen on Lake Constance
Accommodation in Bottighofen
Bottighofen lies on the southwestern shore of the Upper Lake, the eastern part of Lake Constance. Archaeological finds in Bottighofen date back to the Neolithic period; the evidence suggests that there were earlier pile dwellings on the lakeshore. The landscape, too, was shaped by a long process of development: deposits and landscape-forming processes during the last ice age shaped the surrounding area. The ground moraine contributed to the formation of fertile soils suitable for agriculture. The early traces of settlement and the soil formation during the ice age offer two different perspectives on the village.
Trails, lake and getting around
Badi Röösli borders a nature conservation area and is about a one-minute walk from the railway station and the international Lake Constance Cycle Path. Cycle routes also run around Bottighofen; one of them connects to the Lake Constance Cycle Path in Konstanz. Check the current connections before travelling.
The Botti Trail offers two circular walks through Bottighofen. It takes visitors to special places and shares their history. The starting sign is in the village centre, and the finish is at Raiffeisenbank. Check the current route information before setting out.
The lakeside walk on Lake Constance runs from Bottighofen to GĂĽttingen and passes numerous idyllic spots. There are many places to leave the walk at stations on the Seelinie railway line. If you plan your walk in stages, these stations provide a practical point of reference.
The bunker walk is different because it follows natural paths: it leads through forests and over the ridges of the SeerĂĽcken to various bunkers and offers views along the way. While the lakeside walk focuses on the connection from Bottighofen to GĂĽttingen and the opportunities to leave the walk at stations on the Seelinie, this route is defined by forests, ridges and bunkers. Trail conditions may change; check them before setting out.
Village museum and military heritage
A collection of items from Bottighofen documents the village’s history at the village museum. It includes everyday objects, devices, machines and vehicles from both earlier and more recent times. The village museum is accessible via the Bottighofen stop on the Thurbo S1 line; check the timetable before travelling.
The fully equipped bunker installations in Bottighofen were opened to visitors as museums in 2004. Current opening arrangements may vary; check the latest access information before visiting. A distinctive structure is the freestanding, two-storey A 5701 Bottighofen-Dorf infantry fortification. It is camouflaged as an agricultural building constructed using the half-timbered method. Thus, the military classification of this structure and its camouflage as an agricultural building come together.
The village museum explores local history through collection items; the bunker installations focus on military structures. The Rutishauser Rural Garden in Bottighofen can be visited at any time.
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Go to the higher-level travel overview: Kreuzlingen.
