Why go
- City in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
- Served by Konstanz Airfield.
History
Konstanz, traditionally known as Constance in English, is a university city with approximately 83,000 inhabitants located at the western end of Upper Lake Constance in the Baden-Württemberg state of south Germany. The city houses the University of Konstanz and was the residence of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Konstanz for more than 1,200 years.
Where to stay
Mainaustraße 161, 78464 Konstanz, Germany · gasthausadler-konstanz.de
Opelstraße 6 g, 78467 Konstanz, Germany · aqua-hotel.de
Sigismundstraße 19, 78462 Konstanz, Germany · hotel-viva-sky.de
Fürstengutweg 4, 78462 Konstanz, Germany · boardinghouse-home.de
Seestraße 13b, 78464 Konstanz, Germany · buff-medical-resort.de
Obermarkt 8-12, 78462 Konstanz, Germany · hotelbarbarossa.de
Reichenaustraße 17, 78467 Konstanz, Germany · 47grad.de
Dammgasse 2, 78462 Konstanz, Germany · altepost-konstanz.de
Seestrasse 50, 8280 Kreuzlingen, Switzerland · hotel-kreuzlingen.ch
Seestraße 25, 78464 Konstanz, Germany · hotel-riva.de
Auf d. Insel 1, 78462 Konstanz, Germany · hrewards.com
Schiffstraße 12, 78464 Konstanz, Germany · hotel-bellavista-konstanz.de
Reichenaustraße 2, 78467 Konstanz, Germany · bilgereck-konstanz.de
Bahnhofpl. 6, 78462 Konstanz, Germany · hotel-halm.de
Seestrasse 11B, 8280 Kreuzlingen, Switzerland · bodensee-arena.com
Zollernstraße 8, 78462 Konstanz, Germany · hotel-fischmarkt.com
Bahnhofstraße 10, 78462 Konstanz, Germany · karl-konstanz.de
Kreuzlinger Str. 13, 78462 Konstanz, Germany · hotel-constantia.de
Sankt-Stephans-Platz 15, 78462 Konstanz, Germany · hotel-graf-zeppelin.de
William-Graf-Platz 2, 78464 Konstanz, Germany · hotel-schiff-konstanz.de
Eichhornstraße 84, 78464 Konstanz, Germany · hotelwaldhausjakob.com
Line-Eid-Straße 2, 78467 Konstanz, Germany · hotel-bb.com
Line-Eid-Straße 6, 78467 Konstanz, Germany · ihg.com
Zogelmannstraße 5, 78462 Konstanz, Germany · wiesentaeler-hof.de
Bodanstraße 18, 78462 Konstanz, Germany · hotel-augustiner-tor.de
Hans-Sauerbruch-Straße 2, 78467 Konstanz, Germany · radissonhotels.com
Radolfzeller Straße 27a, 78467 Konstanz, Germany · hotel-linde.com
Hauptstrasse 72, 8280 Kreuzlingen, Switzerland · hotelswiss.info
Fischerstraße 4, 78464 Konstanz, Germany · gasthoftraube-konstanz.de
Line-Eid-Straße 8, 78467 Konstanz, Germany · hilton.com
Wiesenstraße 2, 78462 Konstanz, Germany · hotel-pension-graf.de
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 19:00+ Wikipedia: de:Schloss Seeheim (Konstanz) · 86 Eichhornstraße, Konstanz, 78464 · schloss-seeheim.com
Burger, Restaurant · Burgergrill & Bar Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 11:30-23:00; Fr, Sa 11:30-01:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access, air… · hansimglueck-burgergrill.de
Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italienisches Restaurant mit Pizzeria, Café und Bar direkt am Bodensee am Fährhafen Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-23:00 Features:… · faehrhaus-meersburg.de
German, Regional, Fish, Restaurant · Restaurant mit regionaler Küche und Fischspezialitäten vom Bodensee Opening hours: Tu-Su 16:00+; Mo off · 35… · augustin-s.com
Regional, Modern, Restaurant · Modernes Restaurant an der Seepromenade mit wechselnder Küche und Weinauswahl Opening hours: Tu-We 09:00-17:30; Th-Fr… · hotel-seepromenade.de
Coffee, Cake, Snack, Cafe · Cafébereich mit Sitzplätzen für Kaffee, Kuchen und kleine Speisen Opening hours: Tu-Sa 07:00-18:00; Su 07:00-18:00; Mo off… · baecker-kraenkel.de
Pizza, Burger, Italian, German, Fish, Restaurant · Brötchenservice, Vorbestellung täglich während der Restaurantöffnungszeiten Opening hours: Mar 15-Jun 06… · seekueche.com
Cafe · Cafe beim Chocolat Bernrain Fabrikverkauf Opening hours: Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00 Features: step-free access · cafe-stella.ch
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-15:30 Features: takeaway · 10, A Universitätsstraße, Konstanz, 78464 · seezeit.com
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-00:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 12:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 1… · hausdesdoners.de
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-18:00 Features: step-free access · 15 Bleichestrasse, Kreuzlingen, 8280 · filialen.migros.ch
Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 17:00-21:00 · sushibar-bodaitei.de
French, Brasserie, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Su 12:00-15:00; We-Su 18:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 2a Brotlaube, Konstanz, 78462 · brasseriecolette.de
Fish, Italian, Noodle, Pizza, Regional, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We-Th 08:30-23:00; Tu 09:00-23:00; Fr 08:30-01:00; Sa 09:00-01:00; Su… · chezleon.de
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-15:00,17:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 34 Salmannsweilergasse, Konstanz, 78462 · goodrice-restaurant.de
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-15:00,17:00-22:00; Sa,Su 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 69 Obere Laube, Konstanz, 78462 · iumi-sushi.de
Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 17:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 24 Bahnhofstraße · uhldinger-hof.de
Cake, Coffee Shop, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · zierat.de
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30; Sa-Su 18:00-22:30 · 47 Brauneggerstraße, Konstanz, 78462 · bangkok-konstanz.de
Balkan, Italian, German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 17:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 15 Moosweg, Konstanz, 78465 · facebook.com
Mexican, Burrito, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; PH off Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options, step-free… · burroburro.de
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access · 42 Wallgutstraße, Konstanz,… · auszeit-kn.de
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 17:00-24:00 · 8a Hüetlinstraße, Konstanz, 78462 · cengos-steakhouse.de
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-15:00,17:00-22:00; Sa 17:00-23:00; Su 17:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 1… · chuminh-restaurant.de
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 18:00-24:00 · 46 Brauneggerstraße, Konstanz, 78462 · delphi-konstanz.de
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-15:00,17:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 6a Opelstraße, Konstanz, 78467 · restaurantginza.de
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 17:30-24:00 Features: outdoor seating · 70 Radolfzeller Straße, Konstanz, 78467 · heuboden-kn.de
Lebanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 11:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, step-free access · 4 Bodanstraße, Konstanz, 78462 · ikrams.de
Fish And Chips, Burger, German, Fast Food · Opening hours: Apr-Oct We-Su 11:00-19:00; Apr-Oct Mo-Tu off Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access… · ins-fischernetz.de
Bistro, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 08:00-18:30; Sa 08:00-14:00 Features: takeaway · kiloundgramm.ch
Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 17:00-24:00; Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-23:00 · 40 Schreibergasse, Konstanz, 78462 · labodega-konstanz.de
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr,Su 11:30-14:15,17:30-22:15; Sa 11:30-22:30 · maharani-konstanz.com
Argentinian, Brazilian, International, Peruvian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-23:00 · 2 Hieronymusgasse, Konstanz, 78462 · mestiza-konstanz.de
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-15:00, 18:00-22:00 · ramen-tatsumi-tei.de
Soup, German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-17:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 19 Sigismundstraße, Konstanz, 78462 · suppengruen-konstanz.de
Seafood, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 12:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 8 Rosgartenstraße, Konstanz, 78462
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway
Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 17:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 18 Theodor-Heuss-Straße, Konstanz, 78467
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-23:00; Su 10:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · eiscafe-nicoletti.de
Pie, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 08:00-17:00, Sa 08:30-17:00; PH off Features: outdoor seating
Italian Pizza, Turkish, Fast Food · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 10:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options · 73 Schottenstraße, Konstanz,…
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Th-Su 11:30+ · 26 Seefelder Straße · instagram.com
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00 · 1 Bodanstraße, Konstanz, 78462 · glorious-bastards.at
Oriental, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-14:30,17:30-22:00; Tu off
Grill, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo Features: step-free access
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Airports
Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH) 25 km to the centre
Friedrichshafen, BW, DE — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 6 airlines (Intersky, Air Berlin, Germania, Germanwings…) · direct flights to 12 destinations incl. Palma de Mallorca, Antalya, Berlin, Cologne, Duesseldorf… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Zürich (82 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 12 direct destinations
- Intersky 3L (ATR 72, Dash 8-300) · 6 routes: Berlin, Duesseldorf, Hamburg, Marina Di Campo, Olbia, Zadar
- Air Berlin AB (A320) · 2 routes: Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca
- Germania ST (737-700) · 2 routes: Antalya, Palma de Mallorca
- Germanwings 4U (A319, CRJ) · 1 route: Cologne
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Frankfurt*
- Turkish Airlines TK (737-800) · 1 route: Istanbul
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) 36 km to the centre
St. Gallen, SG, CH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Air Europe, Intersky) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Marina Di Campo, Vienna (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Air Europe PE (Embraer 170) · 1 route: Vienna
- Intersky 3L (Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Marina Di Campo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Konstanz Airfield 3 km to the centre
Konstanz, BW, DE
Getting there by ferry
Steg Bodenseeforum (Bofo)
Ferry terminal · 1 km from the centre · Bodensee-Schiffsbetriebe
Anlegestelle-Möwe-Seestrasse
Ferry terminal · 1.2 km from the centre · Personenschifffahrt Wilfried Giess
Anlegestelle-Möwe-Hafen-Konstanz
Ferry terminal · 1.2 km from the centre · Personenschifffahrt Wilfried Giess
Anlegestelle-Katamaran-Konstanz
Ferry terminal · 1.3 km from the centre
Anlegestelle-BSB-Konstanz
Ferry terminal · 1.3 km from the centre · Bodensee-Schiffsbetriebe GmbH
Konstanz
Ferry terminal · 1.3 km from the centre
Gottlieben - Anlegestelle-USR-Konstanz
Ferry route
Kreuzlingen - Konstanz
Ferry route
Möwe Konstanz - Seestrasse
Ferry route
Konstanzer Wasserbus
Ferry route · Personenschifffahrt Giess & Giess
Möwe Seestraße - Therme
Ferry route · Personenschifffahrt Wilfried Giess
Möwe
Ferry route · Personenschiffahrt Wilfried Griess
Insel Mainau - Konstanz
Ferry route
Konstanz - Mainau
Ferry route
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Konstanz Airfield. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Steg Bodenseeforum (Bofo), 1 km); routes include Gottlieben - Anlegestelle-USR-Konstanz, Kreuzlingen - Konstanz, Möwe Konstanz - Seestrasse.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Konstanz. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Ulm, Baden-Württemberg · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Trains & rail
National rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter · Embraer Legacy & Praetor, Falcon, Global · Germany's largest charter operator by fleet.
Charter · Cessna Citation · German business-jet charter operator.
Charter, management · Light to large-cabin · Charter and management from Stuttgart and Munich.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.