Lake Constance Boat Tour: Konstanz to Lindau
Explore the German shores of Lake Constance without a car, visiting World Heritage monastic islands, flower islands, and historic lakeside towns.
Using Konstanz and Meersburg as your two bases, connect World Heritage Reichenau, Mainau Flower Island, the pile dwellings, and Lindau by train, bus, and lake ferry. With only one or two sights per day, the pace is relaxed and perfect for short holidays or traveling with seniors. The Swiss and Austrian shores are excluded. If you have more time, you can add an overnight stay in Lindau and visit Bregenz.
Scheduled lake ferries operate from approximately April to October, with more frequent services from May to September.
Day by day
Day 1 · Konstanz Harbor & Old Town
Konstanz & Lake Constance（Imperia Statue & Konstanz Harbour、Council Building、Konstanz Minster、Niederburg Old Town）
Explore the Old Town on foot. The harbor and the cathedral are both within a 10-minute walk from the train station.
Stay: Konstanz Old Town
Day 2 · World Heritage Monastic Island of Reichenau
Konstanz & Lake Constance（Reichenau Island、Rheintorturm）
Take a train from Konstanz to Reichenau station (about 10 minutes), transfer to a local bus to the island, and return to the Old Town in the evening.
Stay: Konstanz Old Town
Day 3 · Mainau Flower Island to Meersburg
Konstanz & Lake Constance（Mainau Island、Meersburg Old Town、Meersburg Castle）
Take a local bus from Konstanz to Mainau (about 25 minutes), then take a ferry to Meersburg in the afternoon (about 20 minutes).
You can store your luggage first, or take the car ferry directly from Konstanz to Meersburg.
Stay: Meersburg
Day 4 · Pile Dwellings, Zeppelin to Lindau Island
Konstanz & Lake Constance（Pile Dwelling Museum Unteruhldingen、Zeppelin Museum、Lindau Island）
Take a boat from Meersburg to Uhldingen, then travel via Friedrichshafen to Lindau, including sightseeing throughout the day.
You can depart by train from Lindau. Ferry schedules vary by season, so check the timetable in advance.