How to spend top weekend in Konstanz - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites
View the City from the Observation Decks of Several Towers
There are several towers with viewing platforms in Konstanz. You will enjoy a beautiful view of the city and Lake Constance standing on each of them. You can visit these buildings while exploring the city's attractions. One of them is the Münster Cathedral. It was built in the Romanesque style. You will climb to the top of its observation tower. You will pay 2 euros for this.
Fans of German cuisine would enjoy the rest in Konstanz as in local restaurants chefs prepare all the most popular national dishes. Foreign tourists like pubs very much, because there, in … Open
Play Trap
If you like Escape Room Game you will have the opportunity to play Trap in Konstanz. It is located at Fritz-Arnold-Straße 16. It is open from 10 am to 9 pm on weekdays. The cost of entertainment is from 60 to 120 euros. It depends on the number of players. A team can consist of 2-8 people. You will be locked in a room with other participants. You will get out of it by working together. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Konstanz hosts lots of national festivals which would be quite interesting to visit. The Seenachtfest traditionally runs early in August. It has been held for more than sixty years, but … Open
Entertainment on Lake Constance
You should take a fascinating walk along the city's waterfront. Its length is 3.5 kilometers. You can also take an exciting cruise on Lake Constance by boarding a modern boat or an old paddle steamboat. You will reach the island of Mainau during a water trip. You will see many beautiful flowers there. But if you prefer more active entertainment you should ride along the picturesque coast on a bicycle, rent a catamaran, canoe, kayak or kayak for 17 euros per hour. You can also do paragliding, fly a balloon, and even a blimp here.
If you like history Konstanz can offer landmarks of different ages, as many of historical monuments have preserved here. Ancient fortification has survived also. ‘Powder Gate’ was … Open
Tour to the Rhine Falls
A small boat departs from the pier of Konstanz. You will reach the rock on it. The rock is located in the center of the Rhine Falls. It is not very high but has a considerable width. There is a viewing platform here. It is located directly in the water. You will stand on it and admire the natural attraction. You will feel that the rushing stream will carry you away. Therefore, the level of adrenaline in the blood will rise to the maximum level.
However, if you are not ready for thrills but want to enjoy the most beautiful part of Lake Constance, you should go by car to the Laufen Castle. If you pay for an entrance ticket you will not only go inside the building where a museum dedicated to the waterfall has been created but also get the opportunity to stand on the observation platform near the castle. It hangs directly over the raging water, providing an unforgettable sight. You will cross the bridge and then go down the stairs to get here. You can also come to the Rhine Falls at night to see how beautiful it is in the light of multicolored floodlights.
Konstanz has a great aquarium called SEA LIFE where visitors can appreciate the amazing beauty of the underwater world. The oceanarium is very large, there are 35 aquariums within its walls, … Open
Learn how to Control a Sailing Vessel
If you want to learn how to control a sailing vessel yourself you should contact the staff of the sailing school. It is located right on the shore of Lake Constance in Konstanz. The school is open daily. You will complete a training course and go on a boat trip as a ship's captain. You can also learn how to drive a motorboat, water ski, and wakeboard.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Konstanz and surroundings
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Michelin-starred restaurants in Konstanz
♥ Restaurant 'Seehalde' UHLDINGEN-MÜHLHOFEN. Type - Country. 8.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Ganter Restaurant Mohren' Reichenau (Insel). Type - International. 9.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Rebstöckle' HAGNAU. Type - Country. 10.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'LION D’OR' Lipperswil. Type - International. 10.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Bürgerbräu' Überlingen. Type - Market cuisine. 11.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Seehalde' UHLDINGEN-MÜHLHOFEN. Type - Country. 8.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Ganter Restaurant Mohren' Reichenau (Insel). Type - International. 9.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Rebstöckle' HAGNAU. Type - Country. 10.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'LION D’OR' Lipperswil. Type - International. 10.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Bürgerbräu' Überlingen. Type - Market cuisine. 11.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
Survived castles around Konstanz
♥ Castle 'Burg Meersburg' , 7.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Neues Schloss Meersburg' , 7.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Arenenberg Castle' , 9.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Krauchenwies' , 39.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Kyburg Castle' , 40.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Burg Meersburg' , 7.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Neues Schloss Meersburg' , 7.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Arenenberg Castle' , 9.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Krauchenwies' , 39.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Kyburg Castle' , 40.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
Public palaces near Konstanz
♥ Palace 'Sigmaringen Castle' , 46.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Palace 'Sigmaringen Castle' , 46.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
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Walk through hidden local streets, sneak to a small cafe, breathe and enjoy Konstanz from inside. Stay out from the beaten track during your city weekend, discover the soul of Konstanz as a real travel gourment. Follow our guide, take one of the exclusive services and spend your time in Konstanz unforgettably and with a full passion!