City of Konstanz
With a population of over 80,000 inhabitants and a land area of 54 km² (encompassing a total of 15 city districts spanning both sides of the out-flowing Rhine) is Constance the largest city on Lake Constance.
Boasting a 34 km long city shoreline, Constance charms and captivates both tourists and locals alike. | Port entry of Constance with the "Imperia" | |||
The city´s international flair and more than 3,300 shops and businesses contribute to its reputation as an attractive and appealing science and business location. | ||||
Here hospitality is alive and well. Traditional hotels and well-known taverns and guesthouses indulge their guests year-round with culinary delights from the Lake Constance region, be it from lake or land. | Lake of Constance with the mountains Säntis (right, 2502m) | |||
This lively university town makes attending a conference in Constance even that much more interesting. Virtually all nooks and crannies of the city impart a sense of past-meets-present. A good example is the historic old town (Niederburg) with its picturesque alleyways ideal for a meandering walkabout or a downtown shopping spree. Famous tourist attractions and places of interest are easily and quickly reached from Constance. A few of the top attractions are: Mainau Island (the flower island) and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Reichenau Island (Benedictine Monastery Island) and the Pile Dwelling Museum (an open air museum of reconstructed Stone and Bronze Age stilt houses) in Unteruhldingen. | ||||
| View from the minster of the „Konstanzer Trichter“, | |||
Using Constance as a base, you can easily explore nearby cities and towns. In less than an hour, you can either travel by train to Zurich or sail by catamaran to Friedrichshafen. A mild climate, the internationality of the `3-Lands-Lake´ and the unique ambience of a city rich in tradition all help to make Constance so irresistible. | ||||
Come and enjoy Constance and its enchanting surroundings...
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Courtesy of Tourist Information of the city of Constance.