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Konstanz’ most imposing church dates back to 600 AD and was awarded the honorary title Basilica Minor in 1958. The authentic 17th-century cross-ribbed vault still spans across the ceiling, and the rest of the interior is composed of beautiful frescoes, a gold-and-marble chancel, wood carvings and two huge organs. The minster served as a bishop’s seat for more than 12 centuries and was used as a boardroom for the Council of Constance. Today, both the beautiful interior and the viewing platform up to the tower are among the city’s most popular attractions.
Konstanz Münster
1 Münsterplatz
Konstanz’ most imposing church dates back to 600 AD and was awarded the honorary title Basilica Minor in 1958. The authentic 17th-century cross-ribbed vault still spans across the ceiling, and the rest of the interior is composed of beautiful frescoes, a gold-and-marble chancel, wood carvings and two huge organs. The minster served as a bishop’s seat for more than 12 centuries and was used as a boardroom for the Council of Constance. Today, both the beautiful interior and the viewing platform up to the tower are among the city’s most popular attractions.
In the Middle Ages, a city wall with more than 20 watchtowers and gates protected Konstanz from invaders. The Schnetztor is one of three remaining fortifications and has marked the southern end of the Old Town since its construction in the late 14th century. Now, the landmark’s half-timbered facade and grey shingled roof serve as a photo prop for touristy holiday snaps.
Schnetztor
68 Hussenstraße
In the Middle Ages, a city wall with more than 20 watchtowers and gates protected Konstanz from invaders. The Schnetztor is one of three remaining fortifications and has marked the southern end of the Old Town since its construction in the late 14th century. Now, the landmark’s half-timbered facade and grey shingled roof serve as a photo prop for touristy holiday snaps.
The Emperor’s Fountain sits at the heart of the city and depicts four of Germany’s bygone emperors from various dynasties. The original 1897 bronze statuettes were dismantled at the height of the Second World War and donated to an arms factory. In 1990, Gernot Rumpf, the sculptor who is also responsible for the monkey statue that guards Heidelberg’s Old Bridge, revealed the new caricatural statues.
Emperor's Fountain
Marktstätte
The Emperor’s Fountain sits at the heart of the city and depicts four of Germany’s bygone emperors from various dynasties. The original 1897 bronze statuettes were dismantled at the height of the Second World War and donated to an arms factory. In 1990, Gernot Rumpf, the sculptor who is also responsible for the monkey statue that guards Heidelberg’s Old Bridge, revealed the new caricatural statues.
Another iconic statue oversees the pier at the harbour. The Imperia soars nine metres high and rotates around its own axis. Sculptor Peter Lenk created the sparsely clothed woman to commemorate the Council of Constance which took place between 1814 and 1818. In her palms, Imperia holds two miniature and nude men who are believed to depict Pope Martin V and Emperor Sigismund, the religious and imperial manipulators of the time.
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Imperia
Hafenstraße
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Another iconic statue oversees the pier at the harbour. The Imperia soars nine metres high and rotates around its own axis. Sculptor Peter Lenk created the sparsely clothed woman to commemorate the Council of Constance which took place between 1814 and 1818. In her palms, Imperia holds two miniature and nude men who are believed to depict Pope Martin V and Emperor Sigismund, the religious and imperial manipulators of the time.
If you have half a day to spare, it’s well worth getting on a ferry across Lake Constance to Mainau Island, also known as Flower Island. The nickname of this little gem is owed to the incredible amount of flowers and trees that cover the vast meadows and gardens. While the look of the island changes with every season, the views are simply stunning, no matter what time of the year you come here. If you decide to visit, don’t miss out on the Baroque Mainau Castle, which was built in the 1700s and hosts all kinds of cultural exhibitions throughout the year.
Mainau
If you have half a day to spare, it’s well worth getting on a ferry across Lake Constance to Mainau Island, also known as Flower Island. The nickname of this little gem is owed to the incredible amount of flowers and trees that cover the vast meadows and gardens. While the look of the island changes with every season, the views are simply stunning, no matter what time of the year you come here. If you decide to visit, don’t miss out on the Baroque Mainau Castle, which was built in the 1700s and hosts all kinds of cultural exhibitions throughout the year.
In an attempt to preserve medieval artworks and treasures, a local pharmacist began to collect everything he deemed important, ranging from sculptures and statuettes to ecclesiastical art and prehistoric tools. In 1870, his collection found a permanent home in the former guild house and was continuously expanded. On display are all kinds of artworks and cultural artefacts from the region.
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Rosgartenmuseum Konstanz
3-5 Rosgartenstraße
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In an attempt to preserve medieval artworks and treasures, a local pharmacist began to collect everything he deemed important, ranging from sculptures and statuettes to ecclesiastical art and prehistoric tools. In 1870, his collection found a permanent home in the former guild house and was continuously expanded. On display are all kinds of artworks and cultural artefacts from the region.
The maze of winding cobblestone alleys and timber-framed houses of the Niederburg neighbourhood is without a doubt the most picturesque part of the city. The district stretches between the Konstanz Minster and the Rhine River and is virtually littered with wine taverns, antique shops and speciality shops. You can easily spend an afternoon, if not all day, meandering around the historic Old Town.
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Niederburg
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The maze of winding cobblestone alleys and timber-framed houses of the Niederburg neighbourhood is without a doubt the most picturesque part of the city. The district stretches between the Konstanz Minster and the Rhine River and is virtually littered with wine taverns, antique shops and speciality shops. You can easily spend an afternoon, if not all day, meandering around the historic Old Town.
One of Lake Constance’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the historic abodes of the Pfahlbaumuseum were carefully reconstructed to allow visitors to go back in time and experience life during the Stone and Bronze Ages. The stilt dwellings are a unique experience divulging the details of the lives of local farmers, fishermen and craftsmen from that era.
Pile Dwelling Museum
6 Strandpromenade
One of Lake Constance’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the historic abodes of the Pfahlbaumuseum were carefully reconstructed to allow visitors to go back in time and experience life during the Stone and Bronze Ages. The stilt dwellings are a unique experience divulging the details of the lives of local farmers, fishermen and craftsmen from that era.
You’ll often see a Zeppelin floating over Lake Constance (you can even book a tour flight) and the Zeppelin Museum is the place to revel in the historic significance of this unique aircraft. Housed in the former main train station at the Friedrichshafen lakefront promenade, the Zeppelin Museum’s most impressive display is a full-scale mock-up of the Hindenburg, famous for being the largest airship to have ever been built.
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Zeppelin Museum
22 Seestraße
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You’ll often see a Zeppelin floating over Lake Constance (you can even book a tour flight) and the Zeppelin Museum is the place to revel in the historic significance of this unique aircraft. Housed in the former main train station at the Friedrichshafen lakefront promenade, the Zeppelin Museum’s most impressive display is a full-scale mock-up of the Hindenburg, famous for being the largest airship to have ever been built.
You can spend a whole day on the islet of Reichenau, another UNESCO World Heritage Site once famous for producing some of Europe’s most beautiful illuminated manuscripts and frescoes. Nowadays, three gorgeous historic churches from Reichenau’s heyday as well as orchards and wineries have made the islet a definite must-see.
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Reichenau
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You can spend a whole day on the islet of Reichenau, another UNESCO World Heritage Site once famous for producing some of Europe’s most beautiful illuminated manuscripts and frescoes. Nowadays, three gorgeous historic churches from Reichenau’s heyday as well as orchards and wineries have made the islet a definite must-see.
What was once a Cistercian monastery in 1134 became one of the richest and largest castles in Southern Germany. Nowadays, the grand estate’s west wing serves as an elite boarding school, which Prince Philip briefly attended, and the rest is open to perusing – hedge mazes, gardens and rococo style apartments included.
Schule Schloss Salem
1 Schlossbezirk
What was once a Cistercian monastery in 1134 became one of the richest and largest castles in Southern Germany. Nowadays, the grand estate’s west wing serves as an elite boarding school, which Prince Philip briefly attended, and the rest is open to perusing – hedge mazes, gardens and rococo style apartments included.
One of the most important sights on the Swiss side of Lake Constance, Rhine Falls is the largest waterfall in Switzerland at 150 metres in width and 23 metres in height. After walking through the lovely Laufen Castle, an elevator takes visitors to a platform overlooking the magnificent waterfall.
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Rhinenfaldene
Rheinfallquai
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One of the most important sights on the Swiss side of Lake Constance, Rhine Falls is the largest waterfall in Switzerland at 150 metres in width and 23 metres in height. After walking through the lovely Laufen Castle, an elevator takes visitors to a platform overlooking the magnificent waterfall.

Gastro-Szene

This gem of a restaurant takes you on a culinary journey around the world, presenting traditional international recipes and the latest food trends. The team at Holly’s banks on high-quality and mostly regional foods, free from preservatives and additives, and takes extra care creating a well-balanced menu catering to all diets – vegetarians and vegans included. The result is delicious, starting with buttermilk pancakes, smoked salmon and muesli for breakfast, followed by salads, soups and jacket potatoes for lunch, and finally sumptuous dinner options, including burgers, curries and Flammkuchen.
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Holly's
19a Reichenaustraße
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This gem of a restaurant takes you on a culinary journey around the world, presenting traditional international recipes and the latest food trends. The team at Holly’s banks on high-quality and mostly regional foods, free from preservatives and additives, and takes extra care creating a well-balanced menu catering to all diets – vegetarians and vegans included. The result is delicious, starting with buttermilk pancakes, smoked salmon and muesli for breakfast, followed by salads, soups and jacket potatoes for lunch, and finally sumptuous dinner options, including burgers, curries and Flammkuchen.
If you’re keen to try some of the region’s traditional recipes, Constanzer Wirtshaus is just right for you. The restaurant occupies the light-flooded rooms of a former Officers’ Mess, erected under Emperor William II in 1899. Now, the tavern is a popular meeting point for locals and visitors of all ages, who come here to enjoy a hearty meal and a chilled draft beer. The menu is studded with some of the best dishes Baden-Württemberg has to offer: Knödelpfanne (bread dumplings) with veggies, Schwäbischer Zwiebelrostbraten (beef saddle with glazed onions and Spätzle noodles), Schweinshaxe (crispy pork knuckle) and Kaiserschmarrn (shredded pancake) for dessert.
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Constanzer Wirtshaus
3 Spanierstraße
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If you’re keen to try some of the region’s traditional recipes, Constanzer Wirtshaus is just right for you. The restaurant occupies the light-flooded rooms of a former Officers’ Mess, erected under Emperor William II in 1899. Now, the tavern is a popular meeting point for locals and visitors of all ages, who come here to enjoy a hearty meal and a chilled draft beer. The menu is studded with some of the best dishes Baden-Württemberg has to offer: Knödelpfanne (bread dumplings) with veggies, Schwäbischer Zwiebelrostbraten (beef saddle with glazed onions and Spätzle noodles), Schweinshaxe (crispy pork knuckle) and Kaiserschmarrn (shredded pancake) for dessert.
Your web search for Hexenküche in Konstanz will present you with stellar reviews on all platforms by people who rave about the fantastic food and charming interior. Exposed brick walls, dark wood elements and dimmed lights make for a cosy atmosphere, while the on-point steaks will send you to culinary heaven. If you don’t want to miss out on the best steaks in town, make sure you reserve a table a few days in advance if possible – walk-in guests don’t always get lucky.
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Hexenküche
30 Bodanstraße
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Your web search for Hexenküche in Konstanz will present you with stellar reviews on all platforms by people who rave about the fantastic food and charming interior. Exposed brick walls, dark wood elements and dimmed lights make for a cosy atmosphere, while the on-point steaks will send you to culinary heaven. If you don’t want to miss out on the best steaks in town, make sure you reserve a table a few days in advance if possible – walk-in guests don’t always get lucky.
This trendy locale near the Konstanz train station scores with a concept that unifies delicious, well-presented food with a hip ambience. The Euro-Asian-inspired dishes come in the form of beef carpaccio, pulled pork in a bun, buckwheat blinis with beetroot and shrimp, Thai-style oysters and gluten-free carrot cake. If you’re headed to ess/bar on the weekend, do check if they have a table available ahead of time, as it’s one of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Ess Bar
15 Sigismundstraße
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This trendy locale near the Konstanz train station scores with a concept that unifies delicious, well-presented food with a hip ambience. The Euro-Asian-inspired dishes come in the form of beef carpaccio, pulled pork in a bun, buckwheat blinis with beetroot and shrimp, Thai-style oysters and gluten-free carrot cake. If you’re headed to ess/bar on the weekend, do check if they have a table available ahead of time, as it’s one of the hottest restaurants in town.
Wohnzimmer translates to ‘living room’, an aptly chosen name for this restaurant, which has created an overall vibe of industrial flair mixed with grandma’s home: slouchy armchairs and sofas, cushions and old-school lampshades, exposed brick walls, visible pipes and food presented on flowery plates and stylish slate platters. From their breakfast menu through to lunch and dinner, vegetarians and vegans are sure to find delicious meals on offer. Kicking off with typically German breakfast items, the day continues with soups, salads and sandwiches and is rounded off with hearty pasta dishes, curries, burgers and stews.
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Wohnzimmer
11 Schneckenburgstraße
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Wohnzimmer translates to ‘living room’, an aptly chosen name for this restaurant, which has created an overall vibe of industrial flair mixed with grandma’s home: slouchy armchairs and sofas, cushions and old-school lampshades, exposed brick walls, visible pipes and food presented on flowery plates and stylish slate platters. From their breakfast menu through to lunch and dinner, vegetarians and vegans are sure to find delicious meals on offer. Kicking off with typically German breakfast items, the day continues with soups, salads and sandwiches and is rounded off with hearty pasta dishes, curries, burgers and stews.
This restaurant with one Michelin star is run by Chef Jochen Fecht and his partner Thomas Haist, who have turned a period building in the middle of Konstanz into a gastronomy haven. The sophisticated tasting menu has everything from coq au vin with local white asparagus to whole wild turbot baked in a special salt dough.
San Martino | Ristonrante - Lounge - Bar
3 Bruderturmgasse
This restaurant with one Michelin star is run by Chef Jochen Fecht and his partner Thomas Haist, who have turned a period building in the middle of Konstanz into a gastronomy haven. The sophisticated tasting menu has everything from coq au vin with local white asparagus to whole wild turbot baked in a special salt dough.