Mainau Island
A spectacular flower island with botanical gardens, a palace, and butterfly houses.
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Plan a free trip to KonstanzUpdated: 2026-10-18
Konstanz, nestled on the shores of the beautiful Lake Constance, is a vibrant German city rich in culture and breathtaking scenery. Visit to enjoy its medieval old town, picturesque promenade, and the unique blend of history and nature.
Things to do in Konstanz include Mainau Island, Old Town (Altstadt), Graf Zeppelin Denkmal. Here are 14 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
A spectacular flower island with botanical gardens, a palace, and butterfly houses.
Plan KonstanzNarrow alleys, ancient houses, and boutique shops in a medieval atmosphere.
Plan KonstanzAn impressive minster with a rich history and panoramic views from its tower.
Plan KonstanzReichenau Island is a tranquil sanctuary nestled within Lake Constance, renowned for its rich monastic heritage and lush vegetable gardens. Visitors flock here to admire remarkably preserved medieval churches with vibrant frescoes, peaceful country lanes, and flourishing fruit orchards.
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Build an itinerary for KonstanzThe Rosgartenmuseum, nestled in Konstanz, Germany, is a vibrant cultural hub combining an art gallery and a local history museum. It showcases the rich history of the city and the surrounding Bodensee region, offering visitors a glimpse into its artistic and cultural past.
Plan KonstanzA modern aquarium showcasing the aquatic life of the Rhine River and Lake Constance.
Plan KonstanzA historic gate tower offering nice views of the Rhine River.
Plan KonstanzCastell Castle, located in Tägerwilen in the Canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, is a Swiss heritage site of national significance offering a fascinating glimpse into the past. East of the present-day castle can be found the ruins of the 12th-century Castell Castle, which was one of the largest defensive structures from the medieval period in the Lake Constance area.
Plan KonstanzAn iconic rotating statue at the harbor, a symbol of the city.
Plan KonstanzBernhard Goldlust is part of the Stolpersteine project, a moving initiative by German artist Gunter Demnig from 1992, aimed at commemorating victims of Nazi persecution. A Stolperstein is a ten-centimeter concrete cube bearing a brass plate inscribed with the name and life dates of victims of Nazi extermination or persecution.
Plan KonstanzAltenklingen Castle is a castle in late Renaissance style located in the Swiss Canton of Thurgau in the municipality of Wigoltingen. This impressive structure invites visitors to stroll within its walls and admire its elegant architecture, a testament to a rich period in history.
Plan KonstanzHere is what 3 days in Konstanz look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Mainau Island, Old Town (Altstadt), Graf Zeppelin Denkmal, Konstanz Minster, Lake Constance Promenade, Reichenau Island and 8 more. Mainau Island: A spectacular flower island with botanical gardens, a palace, and butterfly houses.
Day 1: Rheinstrandbad Konstanz, Rheintorturm, Lake Constance Promenade, Stadtgarten Konstanz. Day 2: Imperia Statue, Konstanz Minster, Old Town (Altstadt), Graf Zeppelin Denkmal. Day 3: Reichenau Island, Mainau Island.
The itinerary for Konstanz runs through Altstadt, Hafen and Mainau.
Museums worth visiting in Konstanz: Rosgartenmuseum and Hus-Haus.
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