Lake Constance

The excursion options are just as varied. They will make your Lake Constance holiday an unforgettable experience. In the north-western part of Lake Constance is the famous flower island of Mainau, which covers around 45 hectares. The island is owned by the Swedish noble family Bernadotte. The Mediterranean climate on Lake Constance forms an ideal basis for palm trees and other Mediterranean plants in the beautiful palace park. Other attractions include a butterfly house with exotic animals, a peacock enclosure and a pet zoo.

The largest city on Lake Constance is Constance. The border with Switzerland runs right through the centre of the city and the Rhine meanders through the idyllic old town with its finely decorated medieval buildings. Very close to Constance is another highlight, the Marienschlucht gorge. The path is winding and on both sides of the gorge there are steep rock faces up to 30 metres high. Sometimes the gorge is only one metre wide, through which a small stream meanders refreshingly, constantly flowing into Lake Constance at the end of this natural beauty. Your Lake Constance holiday here will be an unforgettable experience.

The Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen, which are already on Swiss territory, are a natural spectacle of world renown. A gigantic natural spectacle awaits visitors to Europe's largest waterfall. More than 150 metres wide and 24 metres high, the waters of the Rhine cascade over the rocks. The view from the Rhine Falls basin is particularly impressive.

A trip to the Salem Monkey Park is really popular with families, where visitors can get up close and personal with Barbary macaques and observe their peaceful coexistence with waterfowl and fallow deer. Numerous well-developed hiking and cycling trails provide plenty of sporting activities. Lake Constance is worth a visit in every respect.

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Mediterranean flair thanks to the mild climate, a dreamlike backdrop, cheerfully fluttering butterflies and chirping birds in blooming meadows are just some of the arguments for a holiday experience at Lake Constance. The three bodies of water located in the northern foothills of the Alps - Obersee, Untersee and See Rhein - are summarised under the term Lake Constance. Numerous small islands, including real celebrities such as the flower island of Mainau, also adorn the third largest lake in Central Europe and at the same time one of the most beautiful holiday regions with a diverse international atmosphere.

A multitude of excursion destinations, all within easy reach of your Bodensee Hotel City Krone, spoil holidaymakers, activities are inexhaustible here. Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Lichtenstein are easy to explore on day trips and holidaymakers can also reach Italy and France in less than two hours.

The water in Lake Constance is biologically clean and of drinking water quality. The water quality is strictly monitored, as the lake supplies large parts of Baden-Württemberg. Swimming in such clean water is also a pure pleasure. The cultural landscape is characterised by lush green meadows and small forests. Everything looks lovingly tended. Tilled fields, refreshing vineyards and cosy villages with a historic past await visitors.

The views of the Alps and the foothills of the lake are picturesque, and relaxation comes automatically at the sight. The landscapes are varied, from gently rolling hills to high mountains, everything is available and so are countless leisure and sporting opportunities. Thanks to its central location in the heart of Europe, travelling here by car on a well-developed road network or by train with excellent connections from all over Europe is convenient and easy. Thanks to the nearby airports in Zurich, Friedrichshafen, Stuttgart and Munich, connections to international air traffic are also guaranteed.

Gastronomy at Lake Constance is of high quality and, despite the exclusive surroundings, is no more expensive than anywhere else. But what is a typical Lake Constance hotel? For many holidaymakers, it means renting a hotel directly on the shores of the lake. Others prefer traditional hotels in vibrant, lively old towns. Lake Constance offers everything from family to sports and wellness hotels. From small guesthouses and first-class hotels, holiday flats, holiday homes or private accommodation to flats - Lake Constance has it all. Specialist tour operators for singles holidays are just as well represented as hiking holidays or providers for cycling holidays. The variety is huge, whether it's a family holiday on a farm, a disabled-friendly holiday with the appropriate service, an active or relaxing holiday - all options are on offer. Romantics, for example, will get their money's worth in the idyllic Deggenhausertal, the "Valley of Love". Hotels in every price category and with every type of equipment can be found on the Internet or in travel agencies.