Located in the southwest German state of Baden-Württemberg, Constance is a university city with a superb reputation among holidaymakers from other parts of the country and overseas. Given its spectacular vistas overlooking Lake Constance, there are very few city destinations in Europe that can match it for an urban ambience coupled with a serene, outdoorsy feel.
Constance occupies a prime site on the lake, which the locals refer to as Bodensee since it sits on a headland. This peninsula also overlooks Untersee — a part of the Rhine River — on its western side. Given such a large body of freshwater surrounds it, motorhome holidaymakers will be pleased to know that the city offers several crossing points. You'll also find motorhomebookers.com partners in the area, making it a convenient starting point for a road trip.
Much of Constance is Romanesque in style, and there are plenty of well-preserved medieval buildings to admire. The international border with Switzerland is situated almost through the middle of Southern Constance. The area suits those who wish to head to Liechtenstein, Austria and even Italy.
Reichenau is a part of Constance municipality and, handily, it is only a short drive from the city centre. It sits on its own island in Untersee, which can be reached easily by road. There is a famous abbey on the island's north side, plus a museum in the middle of the town.
Schwaketenbad Constance is located in Constance itself. This is a water park primarily aimed at families. A casino in the southern part of Constance overlooks the water and Switzerland beyond it.
As a base for a motorhome-based touring holiday, Constance is a fine choice with many things to see and do in the city. Because it is not very large, it takes just a few minutes to leave the urban environment behind and get into the real Germany or Switzerland as you see fit.
It is also a good choice to begin a tour of Southern Germany. Constance offers straightforward access to many of the larger German cities of the south, such as Munich and Augsburg.
Constance has its own regional airport. However, most international visitors will find services to Zurich will be their best choice for reaching the city. It usually takes under an hour to reach Constance from the airport without traffic delays.
Visitors should know that Constance offers some high-end shopping with numerous jewellers and boutique outlets. There are also some fine dining experiences on offer, typically in restaurants close to the lakeside where sailing boats line the shore. That said, there are plenty of supermarkets for less costly provisions and some less expensive cafes where European dishes are on offer.
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