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Lake Constance: Konstanz and Mainau to Bregenz: 3-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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3
days
85 km
distance
3.7 h
in transit
12
curated stops

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Day 1 Konstanz & Mainau → Meersburg

3 curated stops
Transit
1h57
Finish
~17:20
Temperature
12.4°C–20.7°C
Rainy days
~22
Daylight
15.8h
Travel connections

Transport is not booked. Confirm departures, local transfers and vehicle pickup before travel.

  1. 14:10–14:10
    Transfer
    Konstanz & Mainau
    Continue in the same separately arranged road vehicle and keep the confirmed cross-border permission with you.
    Planning allowance: 0 min
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  2. 14:10–14:30
    Road estimate
    Konstanz & Mainau → Konstanz-Staad vehicle-ferry terminalCheck source
  3. 14:30–15:00
    Transfer
    Konstanz-Staad vehicle-ferry terminal → Konstanz-Staad vehicle boarding lane
    Join the first-come vehicle queue, purchase the applicable fare and load the same car on the next suitable sailing.
    Planning allowance: 30 min
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  4. 15:00–15:15
    Ferry
    Konstanz-Staad vehicle boarding lane → Meersburg vehicle-ferry terminal
    Cross Lake Constance with the same car aboard the Konstanz–Meersburg vehicle ferry.
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  5. 15:15–15:20
    Road estimate
    Meersburg vehicle-ferry terminal → MeersburgCheck source
09:00
Mainau Island gardens mainau.de read more map ↗
Give Lake Constance's garden island a substantial visit within its current visitor hours.
180 min · Konstanz & Mainau · Current admission and parking charges apply
open: Daily; seasonal visitor hours vary and must be checked
12:20
Konstanz Cathedral read more map ↗
Climb the tower for panoramic views of the city and lake.
50 min · Konstanz & Mainau
13:10
Taverne Pan search map ↗
Delight in Greek classics like Gyro and Galactoboureko accompanied by lively music.
60 min · Konstanz & Mainau
open: Daily 12:00-14:30 & 18:00-01:00
15:50
Meersburg Castle meersburg.de read more map ↗
Explore centuries-old rooms and enjoy stunning views from one of Germany's most famous castles.
90 min · Meersburg · Full castle access is €8.50, plus another €2.50 if you want the guided tour and tower access
open: Daily 09:00–18:30
Overnight: Meersburg
e.g. Hotel Garni Eden · Zum Bären
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Day 2 Lindau

3 curated stops
Transit
1h09
Finish
~15:00
Temperature
12.4°C–20.7°C
Rainy days
~22
Daylight
15.7h
10:00
Lindau harbour and lighthouse circuit lindau.de map ↗
Walk Lindau's landmark harbour entrance and the public edge of its old-town island.
120 min · Lindau · Harbour exterior free; current lighthouse admission may apply
open: Harbour exterior always visible; lighthouse interior access varies
12:10
Old City Hall read more map ↗
Marvel at the intricate architecture of this 15th-century construction with a stunning south facade.
50 min · Lindau
13:10
Diebsturm search map ↗
Explore this 14th-century tower, originally built as part of the city walls and later used as a prison.
50 min · Lindau
14:00
Fidelisbäck fidelisbaeck.de map ↗
Savor centuries-old bakery delights and artisanal breads.
60 min · Lindau
open: Sun: closed
Overnight here
e.g. Hotel Bayerischer Hof · Youth Hostel
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Day 3 Bregenz

3 curated stops
Transit
0h37
Finish
~14:55
Temperature
10.6°C–19.2°C
Rainy days
~24
Daylight
15.7h
09:25
Pfänderbahn and summit viewpoint pfaenderbahn.at map ↗
Ride the cable car for a bounded Pfänder summit viewpoint visit without requiring a mountain hike.
150 min · Bregenz · Current cable-car fare applies
open: Daily 08:00–19:00 in the current published schedule; recheck operating notices
12:05
Kunsthaus Bregenz kunsthaus-bregenz.at read more map ↗
Discover contemporary art in a striking modern building by Peter Zumthor.
50 min · Bregenz · €12 adults, €10 concessions, €8 age 20-27, free for children/youth under 19
open: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, Thu 10:00-20:00
13:05
Vorarlberg museum vorarlbergmuseum.at read more map ↗
Journey through Vorarlberg's rich history in this modernized museum.
50 min · Bregenz · €10 adults, €8 concessions, combi ticket vm/KUB €19/€16, free on 26 October
open: Mon closed unless it's a holiday, Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, Thu 10:00-20:00
13:55
Wirtshaus am See wirtshausamsee.at map ↗
Enjoy traditional dishes with a view of the lake and a beach bar nearby.
60 min · Bregenz
open: Mar-Dec: daily 09:00-24:00

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