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Lake Constance: Konstanz and Mainau to Bregenz: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

Last updated: 2026-09-15

The 4-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 3-day plan · 4-day plan · best time to go.

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days

85 km

distance

3.4 h

in transit

curated stops

💡 Good to know for this plan

~15.8 hours of daylight in June — the plan keeps days inside a realistic window.
May through September keeps this garden-and-lakeshore journey inside its reviewed visitor season. The vehicle ferry runs year-round, but Mainau hours, Pfänderbahn operation and every dated attraction must still be checked. Bregenz Festival performances are optional and run only on their published dates.

Day 1 Konstanz & Mainau

3 curated stops

Transit: 0h24
Finish: ~15:10
Temperature: 12.4°C–20.7°C
Rainy days: ~22
Daylight: 15.8h

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

13:20

Imperia statue read more map ↗

Admire a striking statue depicting a woman holding two historic figures.

50 min · Konstanz & Mainau

14:10

Suppengrün suppengruen.biz map ↗

Indulge in fresh, wholesome soups and salads from a vibrant salad bar.

60 min · Konstanz & Mainau · Salad: pay by weight

open: Mon-Sat 11:00 to 21:00

Overnight here

e.g. Hotel Hirschen · Steinburger Island Hotel

Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 2 Meersburg

2 curated stops

Transit: 1h16
Finish: ~12:40
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.

09:00–09:00
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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09:00–09:20
Road estimate
Konstanz & Mainau → Konstanz-Staad vehicle-ferry terminalCheck source
09:20–09:50
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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09:50–10:05
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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10:05–10:10
Road estimate
Meersburg vehicle-ferry terminal → MeersburgCheck source

10:10

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

11:50

New Castle neues-schloss-meersburg.de read more map ↗

Admire baroque architecture and art galleries, with panoramic views from behind the castle.

50 min · Meersburg · Adults €4, children €1

Overnight here

e.g. Hotel Garni Eden · Zum Bären

Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 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

Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 4 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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