Lake Constance, Bodensee, Germany (with Map & Photos)

Immersed in the splendid landscapes offered by the Alps, is Lake Constance (in German Bodensee), a 536 km² lake surrounded by Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

Bodensee
Bodensee

With emerald green waters, it has three islands: Mainau, Reichenau and Lindau, which are a must-see for those visiting the "Swabian Sea." Also known as the island of Flowers, the island of Mainau offers visitors a wide variety of flowers of all colors and styles that they can imagine, while the island of Reichenau was declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, being able to Visit the ruins of an ancient monastery city on this island, considered the cradle of Western culture. Finally, the island of Lindau is the ideal place to walk through its narrow streets and make purchases.

Bodensee
Bodensee

Located on the shores of Lake Constance is the town of Meersburg, a romantic town that offers many historical buildings and endless alleys. On the other hand, the fair town of Friedrichshafen, where it is possible to visit the Zeppelin museum and its magnificent church-fortress in the Baroque style. Finally, with an unbeatable medieval charm, is the University City of Konstanz that offers a wide variety of recreational and leisure activities to those who decide to visit it, being the ideal place to start the journey to interesting places in the region.

Bodensee
Bodensee

After touring the charming old town of Meersburg, where we had met the owner of a 7th century castle, the sun said goodbye with powerful beams that seemed to mark the path of the only sailboat that could be seen in the immensity of the waters of Lake Constance, the third largest lake enclave in Europe.

Bodensee Map