Centre based tour Constance

Today you will move into your hotel in Constance, whose town remains medieval in character to this day.  In 1414, the town hosted the only church council ever to take place north of the Alps. A small museum is dedicated to the Czech reformer Jan Hus, who was burnt at the stake here. The city's landmark is the statue of Imperia, which is a memorial to the prostitutes of the council time. The aquariums of the Sea Life Center are also worth a visit, as is the Archaeological Museum.

Today's bike tour takes you via Friedrichshafen to Langenargen always along Lake Constance. Mostly directly on the shore, there are pretty villages such as Wasserburg and Nonnenhorn and always offer the opportunity to take a break in the beer garden or on the beach. The stage destination is Lindau. The historic old town on the island in Lake Constance is a popular destination for visitors. In the afternoon, take the scheduled boat back to Constance.

You will have the whole day for your visit to Mainau Island (admission not  included). The lake’s mild climate means that this island is home to palm trees. Depending on the season, you will be able to find a vast array of different plants in bloom on the island. In the spring, you will spot countless blossoming types of Tulips and Hyacinths. Later in the year, Rhododendrons can be seen in their full beauty. In the months of September and October, you will find both Dahlias and around 30.000 rosebushes.

Today you will first travel to Überlingen on the other side of Lake Constance by boat. The Lake Constance Cycle Route will take you to the pilgrimage church Birnau. From here, follow the Prälatenweg to Salem. The castle of the former monastic order is an impressive example of southern German Baroque architecture. From the medieval town of Meersburg, which is home to an old and a new castle, the ferry will take you back to Constance.

The first destination of the day is Reichenau Island, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. From here you will get a boat across to Gaienhofen. Here you will be able to visit the Hermann-Hesse-House. You will then continue cycling along the Höri Peninsula. Stein am Rhein has a number of attractive painted house facades. The last section of the trip leads you along the Swiss, southern shore of the Lower Lake before returning to Constance.

After breakfast, your centre based tour around Constance comes to an end. If you would like to spend a bit more time in Constance, we would be happy to extend your stay at the lake.