Vier Tage Bodensee: von Konstanz nach Lindau
Vier Tage mit Altstadtgassen, einer Fährüberfahrt und Museumskultur: Die Reise führt von Konstanz bis zur Lindauer Insel. Dazwischen bleibt Zeit für Einkehr und Spaziergänge.
- 4 days
- 3 nights
- by train, bus and ferry
- easy · up to 2 km a day
- May to September
Planned automatically and not checked by the editors. Please check connections, opening hours and accommodation before you travel.
Day by day
Day 1 · Konstanz’s lanes and harbourArrival · Niederburg · cathedral · harbour
- Arriving in KonstanzFind connections
Make your own way to Konstanz by train, aiming to arrive by early afternoon if possible.
- 14:00Old town walk from Niederburg to the harbourPlan a tourLearn more
Stroll through the lanes of Niederburg to the cathedral, then head towards the harbour. Allow around 2 hours, including breaks, for this self-guided walk.
- 16:30A break in the old town
Stop for a meal or refreshments in the old town, leaving the rest of the afternoon free.
- Overnight in Konstanz
Stay overnight in Konstanz, ideally within walking distance of the railway station.
Day 2 · By ferry to MeersburgLocal bus · ferry · old town · lakeside
- 09:30To the Konstanz-Staad ferry terminalFind connections
Take a local bus to the ferry terminal in Konstanz’s Staad district. The best connection will depend on where you are staying.
- Across the lake to MeersburgLearn more
Cross to Meersburg as a foot passenger on the year-round ferry service. The crossing takes around 15 minutes.
- 11:00A short walk through MeersburgPlan a tourLearn more
Explore the lower town, lakeside and upper town at your own pace. There are slopes between the town’s different levels; take particular care when walking in wet weather.
- 13:00Lunch break and a free afternoon
Stop for lunch in Meersburg, then enjoy some free time. If the weather is unpleasant, you can spend less time outdoors.
- Overnight in Meersburg
Stay overnight in Meersburg, taking the differences in elevation between the lower and upper town into account when choosing your accommodation.
Day 3 · A museum day in FriedrichshafenBus journey · Zeppelin Museum · free time
- 09:30Along the northern shore to FriedrichshafenFind connectionsLearn more
Take a local bus from Meersburg to Friedrichshafen. Regular bus services connect the 2 towns.
- 11:00Time for the Zeppelin MuseumLearn more
Visit the Zeppelin Museum and explore the exhibitions that interest you most. Check the opening hours for your intended visit date.
- 13:30A bite to eat in Friedrichshafen
Take a lunch break in the town centre; no further travel to another town is planned for the afternoon.
- Overnight in Friedrichshafen
Stay overnight in Friedrichshafen, ideally near Friedrichshafen Stadt station for your onward journey the next morning.
Day 4 · Finish with a visit to Lindau IslandTrain journey · Island walk · Harbour entrance · Journey home1.9 km on foot or by bike
- 09:30By train to Lindau IslandFind connectionsLearn more
Take the train from Friedrichshafen to Lindau-Insel. Choose a service that fits in with your onward journey home.
- 11:00Lindau Island: harbour and old town walkOpen routeStart live guideLearn more
The existing 1.9-kilometre route links the harbour and the old town. At the harbour entrance, you can see the Bavarian Lion and the New Lighthouse.
1.9 km35 min↑ 14 mCircular route6 stops - 13:00A final break in Lindau
Stop for refreshments on the island before collecting your luggage and heading to the station. Allow plenty of time to catch your connecting train.
- Journey home in the afternoonFind connections
Make your own way home by train from Lindau. Depending on your destination, you may need to change trains or depart from Lindau-Reutin.
Times are suggestions. Please check timetables, opening hours and the weather before you travel.