• Year-Round, Multi-Country Destination: Lake Constance (Bodensee) is a versatile, year-round travel destination uniquely located at the crossroads of four countries: Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Liechtenstein, offering diverse cultural and natural experiences.
• Diverse Attractions and Activities: The region boasts a wide array of attractions, from baroque castles and flower islands (Mainau) to the Rhine Falls and zeppelin flights, complemented by numerous hiking, biking, water sports, and winter sports opportunities. The Bodensee CardPLUS provides access to over 160 of these.
• Rich Culinary and Viticultural Heritage: Lake Constance is a significant wine-producing region (celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Müller-Thurgau grape in Germany in 2025) and is also known for its hops (Tettnang) and fresh local produce, offering unique culinary tours and experiences.
• Charming Towns and Cultural Richness: The shores of Lake Constance are lined with historically rich and picturesque towns like Meersburg, Konstanz (Germany), Bregenz (Austria), and the UNESCO World Heritage city of St. Gallen (Switzerland), each offering unique cultural insights and attractions.

Lake Constance, known locally as ‘Bodensee,’ is presented as a refreshingly classic, year-round destination at the crossroads of Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and the Principality of Liechtenstein in Western Europe. This region offers a diverse blend of medieval history, romance, and adventure, set against the dramatic backdrop of Switzerland’s snow-capped Alps. It combines nostalgic cultural traditions like ‘Fasnacht’ (carnival) and numerous food and wine festivals with baroque castles, churches, lush gardens, fruit orchards, and vineyards.

Visitors can enjoy unique experiences such as panoramic views from zeppelin airships flying over the lake, exploring Mainau (the island of flowers), or witnessing the power of the Rhine Falls. A special highlight for 2025 is the 100th-anniversary celebration of the Müller-Thurgau grape being brought from Switzerland to Germany, marked by special wine events and immersive tours.

The Bodensee CardPLUS holiday pass offers access to over 160 attractions, including museums, castles, cable cars, active nature experiences, swimming pools, and free scheduled boat trips, enhancing the visitor experience. Families can enjoy up-close encounters with wildlife, like the Barbary Apes at Affenberg Salem. Transportation options are also a highlight, with scenic boat trips crisscrossing the lake and well-developed rail and road networks along its shores.

Lake Constance is an ideal destination for active travelers across all four seasons. An extensive network of sign-posted hiking trails like ‘Bodensee LandGänge’ and ‘SeeGang’ offers memorable walks through vineyards and orchards with breathtaking viewpoints. The region’s cycle paths cater to all abilities, running along the shores and through the idyllic hinterland.

Water sports abound, including stand-up paddling, sailing, wind-surfing, and canoe hiking. Even in milder winters, the nearby mountains offer skiing and snowshoeing.

The culinary scene is rich, with opportunities to sample famous Müller-Thurgau and Blauburgunder (Pinot Noir) wines produced from lakeside grapes. Visitors can tour vineyards, participate in tastings, and even sleep in a wine barrel. The village of Tettnang is renowned for its hops, crucial for many European beers, and regional breweries offer local flavors.

The area also boasts abundant fresh produce, with various fruits available from mid-May through fall. Charming towns dot the landscape: Meersburg in Germany offers medieval charm; Konstanz, Germany’s largest city on the lake, features a university and the botanical island of Mainau; Bregenz in Austria is known for its contemporary sophistication and the Bregenzer Festspiele on a floating stage; and St. Gallen in Switzerland is a UNESCO World Heritage site with its Abbey district and famous library.