Active Cycling at Lake Constance

You start your active vacation on Lake Constance in medieval Constance, the largest city on Lake Constance. In 1414, it was the scene of the only church council north of the Alps. A small museum commemorates the Czech reformer Jan Hus, who was burned to death here. The town's landmark is the statue of Imperia, a monument to the prostitutes of the time of the Council. The aquariums at the Sea Life Center are also highly recommended.

The first highlight is Meersburg with its ancient castle and beautiful old town. You cycle through the Baden wine villages of Hagnau and Immenstaad to Friedrichshafen, where you visit the Zeppelin Museum in the former harbor railway station. Your journey continues through extensive orchards to Langenargen, where you can admire the model for the famous Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. You will then quickly reach today's destination for your active vacation on Lake Constance.

Today you can really pamper yourself. The hotel has a whirlpool, steam bath and saunas. Otherwise, you can explore the area on your own by bike or take a hike on the farm trail through the surrounding area of Kressbronn. In the evening, an experienced skipper will take you out on Lake Constance for a two-hour sailing trip. Afterwards, a delicious 3-course meal awaits you at the hotel.

Located on the eastern shore of Lake Constance and at the foot of the Pfänder, the town of Bregenz is rich in culture and was the backdrop for the James Bond film A Quantum of Solace. And did you know that there is a mummified shark hanging above the town gate? The ride on the Pfänderbahn is particularly worthwhile in good weather, as the view of around 240 Alpine peaks and Lake Constance is spectacular.

Well rested, you cycle back to the Zeppelin city of Friedrichshafen, from where you cruise leisurely across Lake Constance to Romanshorn in the Swiss canton of Thurgau. Cycle through small villages and past countless apple trees along the lakeshore to Constance. You can stop for a swim at any time along the way and cool off in the lake.

A special highlight awaits you in Wallhausen in the morning. You have 3 hours to explore Lake Constance from the water by canoe. Afterwards, take the boat from Wallhausen to Überlingen. Plan a short walk through the old town and stroll along the longest lakeside promenade on Lake Constance. The small town of Meersburg also has a lot to offer, such as the quaint half-timbered houses and the Old and New Castles. From Meersburg, take the car ferry back to Constance.

The first destination on today's stage of your active vacation on Lake Constance is the island of Reichenau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001, from where a boat will take you to Gaienhofen. Here you can visit the Hermann Hesse House. You then cycle further along the Höri peninsula to Stein am Rhein, a charming little town with frescoed houses. The return journey takes you along the Lake Constance cycle path along the Swiss southern shore of Untersee via Steckborn and the small village of Gottlieben to Constance.

After breakfast, your active vacation on Lake Constance ends and you start your journey home. We are also happy to extend your vacation.