4 days on Lake Constance: from Konstanz to Lindau
4 days of old-town lanes, a ferry crossing and museum visits: this trip takes you from Konstanz to the island of Lindau, with time along the way for leisurely meals and walks.
- 4 days
- 3 nights
- by train, bus and ferry
- easy · up to 2 km a day
- May to September
Planned by a reader with the trip planner and checked by the editors. Please check connections, opening hours and accommodation before you travel.
Translated from German with the help of AI. Read the original in German
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.