Around Lake Constance
Austria, Germany, Switzerland Bike Tours
A three country Lake Constance cycle tour around the beautiful Bodensee
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- Length5–8 days
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Overview
This bike tour around Lake Constance (aka Bodensee) will lead through the countries of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland on the Lake Constance Cycle Route, one of Europe's best-known cycling paths.
You begin to bike in Constance (Konstanz), Germany, pedal over the border into Switzerland through towns and countryside, and then to the Austrian town of Bregenz.
Crossing the Rhine, you find yourself on Swiss soil once again, passing through Rorschach with its lovely lake promenade as well as Mariaberg Abbey & Wartegg Castle.
Then via Arbon, the oldest settlement on Lake Constance, and Romanshorn, the route will take you back to the start. And, of course, the unique islands of Reichenau, Mainau, and Lindau are waiting to be explored.
With the Alps as your backdrop, enjoy the views, the culture, and the history!
Highlights
- Half-timbered houses with cascading terraces
- Zeppelin museum
- Island town of Lindau
- Cable car in Bregenz
- Mainau, the flower island
We have several length selections of Lake Constance bike tours from which you can choose.
If you want a longer tour, take a look at our 12-day tour!
Itinerary
All distances are approximate. Due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the route, you may find temporary deviations/detours necessary due to roadwork that will not be reflected on your maps or route descriptions. In this case, please follow the directions posted locally.
Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance (Konstanz)
Day 2: Constance - Gailingen / Stein am Rhein / Wangen, 19 - 25 mi. (30 - 40km)
Day 3: Gailingen - Ludwigshafen / Sipplingen / Überlingen, 25 - 37 mi. (40 - 60 km)
Day 4: Überlingen - Kressbronn / Nonnenhorn / Lindau, 31 - 37 mi. (50 - 60 km)
Day 5: Kressbronn - Höchst / Horn / Arbon, 19 - 34 mi. (30 - 55 km)
Day 6: Höchst - Constance, 19 - 34 mi. (30 - 55 km)
Day 7: Departure or extended stay in ConstanceNote: The itinerary may begin in any overnight town listed depending on hotel category and availablity.
Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance (Konstanz)
Take the chance to visit Mainau island or take a walk through the old town of Constance. The aquariums in the Sea Life Center and the Archaeological Museum are also recommended.Sample Hotels:
Category A+ - Steigenberger Inselhotel, Riva, Halm, Alte Post Konstanz
Category A - Halm, Alte Post Konstanz, Kreuzlingen Am Hafen, Harbr
Category B - Ko Ono, B & B Konstanz, Apartment Hotel Konstanz, ABC Hotel, IbisDay 2: Constance - Gailingen / Stein am Rhein / Wangen, 19 - 25 mi. (30 - 40km)
First, you cycle along the southern Swiss shore of the Untersee and pass many villages, typical to this region. Finally, you reach the little, picturesque town of Stein am Rhein with its many frescoed houses. Depending on where you are staying the night, you might cross the border again for Gailingen or Hemmenhofen.Sample Hotels:
Category A+ - Höri, Residenz Seeterrasse
Category A - Residenz Seeterrasse, Rheingold, Adler Stein
Category B - Rheingold, Hirschen GailingenDay 3: Gailingen - Ludwigshafen / Sipplingen / Überlingen, 25 - 37 mi. (40 - 60 km)
Today you circle the romantic peninsula of Höri. The famous painter Otto Dix and the well-known author Hermann Hesse used to call this place their home. In the old imperial town on Radolfzell, you take a little break before you cross the Bodanrück. A short steep incline is on your way to Überlingen, the only one all around Lake Constance.Sample Hotels:
Category A+ - Bad Hotel Überlingen
Category A - Parkhotel St. Leonhard, Bad Hotel Überlingen
Category B - Immengarten, Rotes Haus, Römer, WiestorDay 4: Überlingen - Kressbronn / Nonnenhorn / Lindau, 31 - 37 mi. (50 - 60 km)
From Überlingen, you will cycle to Friedrichshafen. You will pass by the baroque pilgrimage church of Birnau and the ancient town of Meersburg on the way. In Friedrichshafen the Zeppelin museum is worth visiting.Sample Hotels:
Category A+ - Bayerischer Hof, Reutemann
Category A - Reutemann, Lindauer Hof, Sonnhof, Vis a vis, Schattmaier Kressbron-Gohren
Category B - Vis a vis, Kapelle, Schattmaier, SchönauDay 5: Kressbronn - Höchst / Horn / Arbon, 19 - 34 mi. (30 - 55 km)
Today you will travel towards the imperial island town of Lindau, known for its lavish gardens, historic medieval town center, and its great location nestled under Pfänder Mountain. Then you will head on towards Bregenz. Be sure to take the cable car to the top of Pfänder Mountain, especially on a clear day! The capital town of Vorarlberg is famous for its annual drama festival on the largest lake theater in the world. You finally reach Höchst where you soon cross the border again and then, after pedaling onwards for a few kilometers, reach Rorschach, Horn, or Arbon.Sample Hotels:
Category A+ - Bad Horn
Category A - Römerhof, Frohsinn, Seegarten
Category B - Smartes Hotel, Weisses Rössli Staad, Mozart, KrennDay 6: Höchst - Constance, 19 - 34 mi. (30 - 55 km)
The last day of your tour leads you through Romanshorn, with most important Swiss harbor on Lake Constance. You will pass many villages full with wooden framed houses on your way back to Constance. You can visit Mainau island today if you haven’t already done so.Sample Hotels:
Category A+ - Steigenberger Inselhotel, Riva, Halm, Alte Post Konstanz
Category A - Halm, Alte Post Konstanz, Kreuzlingen Am Hafen, Harbr
Category B - Ko Ono, B & B Konstanz, Apartment Hotel Konstanz, ABC Hotel, IbisDay 7: Individual departure or extension of stay
After breakfast, you may return home or extend your stay.Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance (Konstanz)
Day 2: Constance - Ludwigshafen / Überlingen, 22 - 31 mi. (35 - 50 km)
Day 3: Überlingen - Kressbronn / Nonnenhorn / Lindau, 31 - 37 mi. (50 - 60 km)
Day 4: Kressbronn - Höchst / Horn / Arbon, 19 - 34 mi. (30 - 55 km)
Day 5: Höchst - Constance, 19 - 34 mi. (30 - 55 km)
Day 6: Constance - Schaffhausen, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Schaffhausen - Rhine Falls - Constance, 28 mi. (45 km) + boat trip
Day 8: Individual departure or extension of stayNote: The itinerary may begin in any overnight town listed depending on hotel category and availablity.
Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance (Konstanz)
You start the tour in Constance, the largest city around the lake. You can visit the archaeological museum and the Sea Life Centre, or wander through Constance's old town.Sample Hotels:
Category A - Halm, Alte Post Konstanz, Kreuzlingen Am Hafen, Harbr
Category B - Ko Ono, B & B KonstanzDay 2: Constance - Ludwigshafen / Überlingen, 22 - 31 mi. (35 - 50 km)
First, you cycle along the “Gnadensee” to the former Imperial town of Radolfzell, now a spa resort. From here, you cross the “Bodanrück” range of hills and encounter a very short incline. Arriving at the so-called Überlinger See, part of Lake Constance, you are rewarded for your efforts with beautiful views of the lake. In the evening enjoy a stroll along Überlingen's pretty promenade.Sample Hotels:
Category A - Parkhotel St. Leonhard, Bad Hotel Überlingen
Category B - Immengarten, Rotes Haus, Römer, Wiestor, Landhaus Sternen SipplingenDay 3: Überlingen - Kressbronn / Nonnenhorn / Lindau, 31 - 37 mi. (50 - 60 km)
From Überlingen you cycle through vineyards to Friedrichshafen. On the way, you will pass the Baroque pilgrimage church of Birnau. In Meersburg, take a break to wander around the old town and its castle. In Friedrichshafen, it is recommended to visit the Zeppelin museum. You continue on through extensive orchards to today's destination of Kressbronn or Lindau.Sample Hotels:
Category A - Lindauer Hof, Reutemann, Sonnenhof, Vis a vis
Category B - Vis a vis, Kapelle, Schattmaier, Schönau
Day 4: Kressbronn - Höchst / Horn / Arbon, 19 - 34 mi. (30 - 55 km)
On your way today, you soon reach Bregenz, the capital of the Vorarlberg region of Austria and famous for its annual festival on the largest lake-stage in the world. You finally reach Höchst where you soon cross the border again and then, after pedaling onwards for a few kilometers, reach Rorschach or Arbon.Sample Hotels:
Category A - Römerhof, Frohsinn, Seegarten
Category B - Smartes Hotel, Weisses Rössli Staad, Mozart, KrennDay 5: Höchst - Constance, 19 - 34 mi. (30 - 55 km)
You continue on along the banks of Lake Constance back to Constance. Wander through the old town or enjoy an ice cream down at the harbor.Sample Hotels:
Category A - Halm, Alte Post Konstanz, Kreuzlingen Am Hafen, Harbr
Category B - Ko Ono, B & B KonstanzDay 6: Constance - Schaffhausen, 31 mi. (50 km)
Through picturesque Swiss fishing villages along the South Shore of the Untersee via Stein am Rhein to Schaffhausen.Sample Hotels:
Category A - Vienna House Zur Bleiche, Park Villa, Kronenhof
Category B - Kronenhof, Park Villa, RüdenDay 7: Schaffhausen - Rhine Falls - Constance, 28 mi. (45 km) + boat trip
Today you cycle to the Rhine Falls, the largest European waterfalls. On the other side of the Rhine back to Stein am Rhein and along the Höri Peninsula to Gaienhofen and by boat to Reichenau Island. From there back to Constance.Sample Hotels:
Category A - Halm, Alte Post Konstanz, Kreuzlingen Am Hafen, Harbr
Category B - Ko Ono, B & B KonstanzDay 8: Individual departure or extension of stay
In contrast to the 8-day and 7-day easy tour around the Upper Lake, this tour includes admission to many child-friendly attractions. Your children will not be bored! You have the option to visit Mainau Island, the lake dwellings in Uhldingen, the amusement park "Ravensburger Spieleland" and you will ride in the cablecar up to the top of Mount Pfänder in Bregenz!
Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance
Day 2: Constance - Unteruhldingen / Meersburg, 16 - 18 mi. (25 - 30 km) + boat trip
Day 3: Unteruhldingen - Friedrichshafen, 12 - 16 mi. (20 - 25 km)
Day 4: Excursion to Ravensburger Spieleland, 19 mi. (30 km) or bus (bus not included)
Day 5: Friedrichshafen - Lindau, 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 6: Lindau - Rorschach / Arbon, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 7: Rorschach - Constance, 19 - 32 mi. (30 - 50 km)
Day 8: Individual departure or extension of stayNote: The itinerary may begin in any overnight town listed depending on hotel availablity.
Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance
Take the opportunity to wander through Constance’s old town or visit the aquariums in the Sea Life Center and go to the Archaeological Museum.Sample Hotels:
ABC-Hotel
Apartment HotelDay 2: Constance - Unteruhldingen / Meersburg, 16 - 18 mi. (25 - 30 km) + boat trip
From Constance, you have the option to cycle to the nearby Flower Island of Mainau (tickets not included), where you will also find its famous butterfly house and an exciting adventure playground, where time just flies by. You get from Wallhausen to Überlingen by boat and then pedal to Unteruhldingen.Sample Hotels:
Hotel Pilgerhof, Uhldingen
Hotel Knaus, UhldingenDay 3: Unteruhldingen - Friedrichshafen, 12 - 16 mi. (20 - 25 km)
At the Lake Dwelling Museum in Uhldingen, you can find out how our ancestors lived here on Lake Constance during the Stone Age: They built their famous houses above the water. Afterward, you cycle to medieval Meersburg, where you can visit not only one but two castles, and then on to Immenstaad and Friedrichshafen.Sample Hotels:
Hotel Waldhorn
Hotel City KroneDay 4: Excursion to Ravensburger Spieleland, 19 mi. (30 km) or bus (bus not included)
The cycle path to Ravensburger Spieleland is actually not very far but hilly. Therefore we recommend taking the bus from Friedrichshafen directly to the amusement park. One day there is nearly not enough, there is just so much to see, to try out, to build, and to play!Day 5: Friedrichshafen - Lindau, 19 mi. (30 km)
If you haven't visited the Zeppelin Museum so far, you should do that today! The way to Lindau goes by quickly, so you have more than enough time to check out the famous Zeppelin airships. Afterward, you cycle through Langenargen with its pretty Montfort Castle to the Bavarian town of Lindau, whose harbor is watched over by a 6-metre high lion.Sample Hotels:
Gasthof zum Zecher
Hotel Pension NagelDay 6: Lindau - Rorschach / Arbon, 25 mi. (40 km)
You should take your first break in Bregenz: The cable car lifts you up to the top of Mount Pfänder above Bregenz and the Lake Constance area. On top, you cannot only enjoy the view but also say hello or "Servus" like the Austrians to the animals at the petting zoo. Back on your bike, you reach Höchst, where you soon cross the Swiss border and reach Rorschach and a few kilometers further Arbon.Sample Hotels:
Hotel Wunderbar, Arbon
Hotel Mozart, RorschachDay 7: Rorschach / Arbon - Constance, 25 mi. (40 km)
The last day of your tour takes you through Romanshorn which is home to Switzerland's largest harbor on Lake Constance. Now you continue on along the banks of Lake Constance back to Constance. You will frequently pass places where you can go swimming and refresh yourself in the lovely cool waters of the lake. Let your tour come to a pleasant end with a visit to the underwater world at the Sea-Life Centre in Constance set to reopen in June of 2023. Tickets can be purchased at your own expense.Day 8: Individual departure or extension of stay
After breakfast, you start your individual return journey home or extend your stay.Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance
Day 2: Constance - Radolfzell - Stein am Rhein - Constance, 50 mi. (80 km)
Day 3: Constance - Lindau / Bregenz, 31 - 41 mi. (50 - 65 km) + Ferry Trip
Day 4: Bregenz - Constance, 44 - 53 mi. (70 - 85 km)
Day 5: Departure or extended stay in ConstanceNote: The itinerary may begin in any overnight town listed depending on hotel availablity.
Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance
Take the opportunity to visit the island of Mainau, wander through Constance’s old town or visit the aquariums in the Sea Life Center and go to the Archaeological Museum.Sample Hotels:
Hotel Ko'Ono
ABC Hotel
Ibis KonstanzDay 2: Constance - Radolfzell - Stein am Rhein - Constance, 50 mi. (80 km)
First, you cycle along the Gnadensee to the former Imperial town of Radolfzell, now a spa resort. Continue through beautiful countryside along the Höri peninsula to the Swiss town of Stein am Rhein with its many frescoed houses. Along the southern bank of the lake, you cycle through picturesque Swiss fishing villages back to Constance.Day 3: Constance - Lindau / Bregenz, 31 - 41 mi. (50 - 65 km) + Ferry Trip
The car ferry takes you from Constance to Meersburg and cycling through vineyards you reach the Zeppelin town of Friedrichshafen. In Friedrichshafen, we can recommend a visit to the Zeppelin museum. Today, the tour takes you through extensive orchards to the Bavarian town of Lindau, where you should not miss visiting the old town - situated on an island. Now it's just a few kilometers to Bregenz, the capital town of the Vorarlberg region of Austria and famous for its annual festival on the world's largest lake-stage.Sample Hotels:
Vis a vis
Hotel Nagel, Lindau
Hotel Messmer, BregenzDay 4: Lindau / Bregenz - Constance, 44 - 53 mi. (70 - 85 km)
Now, you cycle through the nature reserve of the Rhine Delta, where the Alpenrhein flows into Lake Constance. At Altenrhein, you cross the border to Switzerland and follow the cycle path to Arbon, Romanshorn, and then back to Constance. The cycle path is almost always right at the side of the lake here. This stretches us flat and easy to cycle, unless in a stronger westerly wind. You will frequently pass places where you can go swimming and refresh yourself in the lovely cool waters of the lake.Day 5: Individual departure or extension of stay
After breakfast, you start your individual return journey home or extend your stay.* The 5-Day Sporty Tour due to the length of the daily distances, we don't recommend cycling this tour with children.
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Map
Hotels & Bikes
7-day tour
Category A+: 4-star hotels and guesthouses close to city center.
Category A: Charming 3 and 4-star hotels and guesthouses close to city center.
Category B: 2 and 3-star hotels sometimes outside of city centers or in nearby towns.
(You may find a sample hotel list if you click the Itinerary tab, and then click the drop-down of the tour length you desire).8-day regular tour
Category A: Charming 3 and 4-star hotels and guesthouses close to city center.
Category B: 2 and 3-star hotels sometimes outside of city centers or in nearby towns.8-day family tour
3-star level accommodations
5-day sporty tour
3-star level accommodations
(You may find a sample hotel list if you click the Itinerary tab, and then click the drop-down of the tour length you desire).Please Note: Bookings are based on availability and we do our best to provide the highest quality hotels within each category. In rare cases, we cannot always guarantee all hotels will be in the city center or have air conditioning. Additionally, twin-bed rooms (rooms with separate beds) are not normally possible. Most rooms feature one large bed, possibly with two separate mattresses pushed together.
Bicycles
Men’s and women’s standard bike
Men's and women's standard bikes featuring:
- 7-speed internal gear hub and back-pedal brakes
- 24-speed derailleur gears and caliper brakes
- Unisex bikes with deep step-through frames for all sizes
- Men's bikes from a body height of 1.75 m
- Anti-puncture Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires
- Hub dynamo
- Luggage rack
- Comfortable saddle
Electric bicycle
For those who would like to have the support of a motor when they're out and about, these stable and reliable e-bikes are recommended. The e-bike features a deep step-through frame and upright sitting position. The electric support can be added as you need it to assist with longer stretches or hilly sections. The Marathon Plus tires, from Schwalbe, ensure for a safe ride even when your cycling down mountains or riding at high speeds.
Children’s bikes and accessories
For young cyclists
- Children's and teenager's bikes from 20" to 26" frame height
- Children's trailers for up to two children: capacity up to approx. 45 kg
- Trailgators: capacity up to approx. 28 kg
- Child seat: capacity up to approx. 22 kg
- Recumbent seater Weehoo trailer: capacity up to approx. 30 kg for children between 2 and 7 years of age.
The children sit comfortably in the Weehoo, secured by a 3-point belt. They decide whether or not they want to pedal too. The Weehoo trailers are available for selected tours.
Inclusions
What’s Included
All tours
- Hotel accommodations for 4 to 7 nights in double bed rooms (separate beds are not normally possible!)
- Breakfasts
- Comprehensive travel info & maps (1 set per room)
- 27-speed touring bicycle with caliper brakes or 7-speed touring bicycle with back pedal brake with unisex frames. Equipped with: Pannier, handlebar bag, mileometer, bike lock, pump, repair kit (one per booking)
- Bike Protection
- Luggage transportation (limit 20 kg/piece)
- 7-day service hotline
- GPS tracks with advance request
- Entrance to Rosgarten museum, 1 coffee incl.
- Boat trip Wallhausen/Dingelsdorf - Überlingen incl. bicycle
- Entrance Lake Dwelling Museum Unteruhldingen
- Entrance to Rosgarten museum, 1 coffee incl.
- Entrance Ravensburger Spieleland Meckenbeuren-Liebenau
- Entrance Zeppelin Museum Friedrichshafen
- Cable car return ride to the Pfänder excl. bike
- Entrance to Rosgarten museum, 1 coffee incl.
- Boat trip Gaienhofen-Reichenau incl. bike
- Boat trip to the Rhine Falls rocks
- Ferry from Constance - Meersburg incl. bicycle
- 27-speed bike (30-speed mountain bike available for additional €30 - mountain bike bring own cycling rucksack)
7 day Tour
8 Day Family Tour
8 day tour
5 Day Tour
What’s Not Included
- Individual arrival to hotel in Constance
- Lunches & dinners
- Helmet not available (we recommend bringing your own)
- City tax, if applicable (to be paid at each hotel) approximately €2 per night
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
2024
Daily departures from March 15 until October 26, 2024
Cat. A+ Cat. A Cat B Season A
March 15 to March 22 | April 7 to April 19, 2024$ 2069 £ 1066 $ 1,836 € 1223 kr 185761 ₪ 4954 ¥ 202310 Mex$ 22833 NZ$ 2230 NOK 14444 kr 14148 $ 1,356 $ 1561 £ 804 $ 1,386 € 923 kr 140194 ₪ 3739 ¥ 152684 Mex$ 17232 NZ$ 1683 NOK 10901 kr 10678 $ 1,024 $ 1223 £ 630 $ 1,085 € 723 kr 109816 ₪ 2929 ¥ 119600 Mex$ 13498 NZ$ 1318 NOK 8539 kr 8364 $ 802 Season B
March 23 to April 6 | April 20 to April 26, 2024$ 2322 £ 1197 $ 2,061 € 1373 kr 208544 ₪ 5561 ¥ 227124 Mex$ 25634 NZ$ 2504 NOK 16215 kr 15884 $ 1,523 $ 1815 £ 935 $ 1,611 € 1073 kr 162977 ₪ 4346 ¥ 177497 Mex$ 20033 NZ$ 1957 NOK 12672 kr 12413 $ 1,190 $ 1477 £ 761 $ 1,311 € 873 kr 132600 ₪ 3536 ¥ 144413 Mex$ 16299 NZ$ 1592 NOK 10310 kr 10099 $ 968 Season C
April 27 to May 7 | May 12 to May 16 | August 25 to September 21, 2024$ 2576 £ 1327 $ 2,286 € 1523 kr 231328 ₪ 6169 ¥ 251937 Mex$ 28434 NZ$ 2777 NOK 17987 kr 17619 $ 1,689 $ 2069 £ 1066 $ 1,836 € 1223 kr 185761 ₪ 4954 ¥ 202310 Mex$ 22833 NZ$ 2230 NOK 14444 kr 14148 $ 1,356 $ 1730 £ 892 $ 1,536 € 1023 kr 155383 ₪ 4144 ¥ 169226 Mex$ 19099 NZ$ 1865 NOK 12082 kr 11835 $ 1,135 Season D
May 8 to May 11 | May 17 to June 1 | June 29 to August 24, 2024$ 2661 £ 1371 $ 2,361 € 1573 kr 238922 ₪ 6372 ¥ 260208 Mex$ 29368 NZ$ 2868 NOK 18577 kr 18197 $ 1,745 $ 2153 £ 1109 $ 1,911 € 1273 kr 193355 ₪ 5156 ¥ 210582 Mex$ 23767 NZ$ 2321 NOK 15034 kr 14727 $ 1,412 $ 1815 £ 935 $ 1,611 € 1073 kr 162977 ₪ 4346 ¥ 177497 Mex$ 20033 NZ$ 1957 NOK 12672 kr 12413 $ 1,190 Single supplement * $ 844 £ 435 $ 749 € 499 kr 75793 ₪ 2021 ¥ 82545 Mex$ 9316 NZ$ 910 NOK 5893 kr 5773 $ 553 $ 472 £ 243 $ 419 € 279 kr 42377 ₪ 1130 ¥ 46153 Mex$ 5209 NZ$ 509 NOK 3295 kr 3228 $ 309 $ 387 £ 200 $ 344 € 229 kr 34783 ₪ 928 ¥ 37882 Mex$ 4275 NZ$ 418 NOK 2705 kr 2649 $ 254 *Category A+, double room for single-use
Daily departures from April 14 until October 3, 2024
Cat. A Cat. B Season A
April 14 to April 25 | September 30 to October 3, 2024$ 1899 £ 979 $ 1,686 € 1123 kr 170572 ₪ 4549 ¥ 185768 Mex$ 20966 NZ$ 2048 NOK 13263 kr 12992 $ 1,246 $ 1561 £ 804 $ 1,386 € 923 kr 140194 ₪ 3739 ¥ 152684 Mex$ 17232 NZ$ 1683 NOK 10901 kr 10678 $ 1,024 Season B
April 26 to May 3 | September 15 to September 29, 2024$ 2069 £ 1066 $ 1,836 € 1223 kr 185761 ₪ 4954 ¥ 202310 Mex$ 22833 NZ$ 2230 NOK 14444 kr 14148 $ 1,356 $ 1730 £ 892 $ 1,536 € 1023 kr 155383 ₪ 4144 ¥ 169226 Mex$ 19099 NZ$ 1865 NOK 12082 kr 11835 $ 1,135 Season C
May 4 to May 16 | May 16 | May 20 to May 23 | June 2 to June 28 | August 25 to September 14, 2024$ 2322 £ 1197 $ 2,061 € 1373 kr 208544 ₪ 5561 ¥ 227124 Mex$ 25634 NZ$ 2504 NOK 16215 kr 15884 $ 1,523 $ 1984 £ 1022 $ 1,761 € 1173 kr 178166 ₪ 4751 ¥ 194039 Mex$ 21900 NZ$ 2139 NOK 13853 kr 13570 $ 1,301 Season D
May 17 to May 19 | May 24 to June 1 | June 29 to August 24, 2024$ 2407 £ 1240 $ 2,136 € 1423 kr 216139 ₪ 5764 ¥ 235395 Mex$ 26567 NZ$ 2595 NOK 16806 kr 16462 $ 1,578 $ 2069 £ 1066 $ 1,836 € 1223 kr 185761 ₪ 4954 ¥ 202310 Mex$ 22833 NZ$ 2230 NOK 14444 kr 14148 $ 1,356 Single Supplement $ 590 £ 304 $ 524 € 349 kr 53009 ₪ 1414 ¥ 57732 Mex$ 6516 NZ$ 636 NOK 4122 kr 4037 $ 387 $ 421 £ 217 $ 374 € 249 kr 37820 ₪ 1009 ¥ 41190 Mex$ 4649 NZ$ 454 NOK 2941 kr 2881 $ 276 Daily departures from March 31 to October 17, 2024
Season A
March 31 to April 19 | October 6 to October 19, 2024$ 1646 £ 848 $ 1,461 € 973 kr 147789 ₪ 3941 ¥ 160955 Mex$ 18166 NZ$ 1774 NOK 11491 kr 11256 $ 1,079 Season B
April 20 to April 30 | September 15 to October 5, 2024$ 1815 £ 935 $ 1,611 € 1073 kr 162977 ₪ 4346 ¥ 177497 Mex$ 20033 NZ$ 1957 NOK 12672 kr 12413 $ 1,190 Season C
May 1 to May 6 | May 12 to May 14 | May 20 to May 25 | June 2 to June 29 | August 18 to September 14, 2024$ 2069 £ 1066 $ 1,836 € 1223 kr 185761 ₪ 4954 ¥ 202310 Mex$ 22833 NZ$ 2230 NOK 14444 kr 14148 $ 1,356 Season D
May 7 to May 11 | May 15 May 19 | May 26 to June 1 | June 30 to August 17, 2024$ 2153 £ 1109 $ 1,911 € 1273 kr 193355 ₪ 5156 ¥ 210582 Mex$ 23767 NZ$ 2321 NOK 15034 kr 14727 $ 1,412 Single supplement $ 506 £ 261 $ 449 € 299 kr 45415 ₪ 1211 ¥ 49461 Mex$ 5582 NZ$ 545 NOK 3531 kr 3459 $ 332 Daily departures from March 15 until October 26, 2024
Season A
March 15 to March 22 | April 7 to April 19 | October 13 to October 26, 2024$ 885 £ 456 $ 785 € 523 kr 79438 ₪ 2118 ¥ 86515 Mex$ 9764 NZ$ 954 NOK 6177 kr 6050 $ 580 Season B
March 23 to April 6 | April 20 to April 26 | September 22 to October 12, 2024$ 1020 £ 526 $ 905 € 603 kr 91589 ₪ 2442 ¥ 99749 Mex$ 11258 NZ$ 1100 NOK 7122 kr 6976 $ 669 Season C
April 27 to May 7 | May 12 to May 16 | June 2 to June 28 | August 25 to September 21, 2024$ 1138 £ 587 $ 1,010 € 673 kr 102222 ₪ 2726 ¥ 111329 Mex$ 12565 NZ$ 1227 NOK 7948 kr 7786 $ 746 Season D
May 17 to June 1 | June 29 to August 24 | May 8 to May 11, 2024$ 1223 £ 630 $ 1,085 € 723 kr 109816 ₪ 2929 ¥ 119600 Mex$ 13498 NZ$ 1318 NOK 8539 kr 8364 $ 802 Single supplement $ 286 £ 147 $ 254 € 169 kr 25669 ₪ 685 ¥ 27956 Mex$ 3155 NZ$ 308 NOK 1996 kr 1955 $ 187 Extra Options
2024
Bike rental options
Electric bike $ 271 £ 139 $ 240 € 160 kr 24302 ₪ 648 ¥ 26467 Mex$ 2987 NZ$ 292 NOK 1890 kr 1851 $ 177 Tandem $ 169 £ 87 $ 150 € 100 kr 15189 ₪ 405 ¥ 16542 Mex$ 1867 NZ$ 182 NOK 1181 kr 1157 $ 111 E-cargo bike with two child seats $ 271 £ 139 $ 240 € 160 kr 24302 ₪ 648 ¥ 26467 Mex$ 2987 NZ$ 292 NOK 1890 kr 1851 $ 177 Child/youth bike (discount)* $ 85 £ 44 $ 75 € 50 kr 7594 ₪ 203 ¥ 8271 Mex$ 933 NZ$ 91 NOK 591 kr 578 $ 55 Trailer/weehoo $ 83 £ 43 $ 74 € 49 kr 7443 ₪ 198 ¥ 8106 Mex$ 915 NZ$ 89 NOK 579 kr 567 $ 54 Child seat free *Since our pricing includes the price of a standard touring bike, if you would like to book a child/youth bike, we will recalculate the tour price for you, subtracting the price of the regular bike and adding the new charges for the child/youth bike. For example, if booking a child/youth bike, the tour price will actually be slightly discounted.
Extra nights
Category A+ Category A Category B Constance/Kreuzlingen $ 211 £ 109 $ 188 € 125 kr 18986 ₪ 506 ¥ 20678 Mex$ 2334 NZ$ 228 NOK 1476 kr 1446 $ 139 $ 144 £ 74 $ 128 € 85 kr 12911 ₪ 344 ¥ 14061 Mex$ 1587 NZ$ 155 NOK 1004 kr 983 $ 94 $ 110 £ 57 $ 98 € 65 kr 9873 ₪ 263 ¥ 10752 Mex$ 1214 NZ$ 119 NOK 768 kr 752 $ 72 Single room $ 337 £ 173 $ 299 € 199 kr 30226 ₪ 806 ¥ 32919 Mex$ 3715 NZ$ 363 NOK 2350 kr 2302 $ 221 $ 235 £ 121 $ 209 € 139 kr 21113 ₪ 563 ¥ 22994 Mex$ 2595 NZ$ 253 NOK 1642 kr 1608 $ 154 $ 178 £ 92 $ 158 € 105 kr 15948 ₪ 425 ¥ 17369 Mex$ 1960 NZ$ 191 NOK 1240 kr 1215 $ 116 Stein/Gailingen $ 201 £ 104 $ 179 € 119 kr 18075 ₪ 482 ¥ 19685 Mex$ 2222 NZ$ 217 NOK 1405 kr 1377 $ 132 $ 134 £ 69 $ 119 € 79 kr 11999 ₪ 320 ¥ 13068 Mex$ 1475 NZ$ 144 NOK 933 kr 914 $ 88 $ 100 £ 51 $ 89 € 59 kr 8961 ₪ 239 ¥ 9760 Mex$ 1102 NZ$ 108 NOK 697 kr 683 $ 65 Single room $ 337 £ 173 $ 299 € 199 kr 30226 ₪ 806 ¥ 32919 Mex$ 3715 NZ$ 363 NOK 2350 kr 2302 $ 221 $ 201 £ 104 $ 179 € 119 kr 18075 ₪ 482 ¥ 19685 Mex$ 2222 NZ$ 217 NOK 1405 kr 1377 $ 132 $ 151 £ 78 $ 134 € 89 kr 13518 ₪ 360 ¥ 14723 Mex$ 1662 NZ$ 162 NOK 1051 kr 1030 $ 99 Ludwigshafen / Überlingen $ 201 £ 104 $ 179 € 119 kr 18075 ₪ 482 ¥ 19685 Mex$ 2222 NZ$ 217 NOK 1405 kr 1377 $ 132 $ 167 £ 86 $ 149 € 99 kr 15037 ₪ 401 ¥ 16377 Mex$ 1848 NZ$ 181 NOK 1169 kr 1145 $ 110 $ 100 £ 51 $ 89 € 59 kr 8961 ₪ 239 ¥ 9760 Mex$ 1102 NZ$ 108 NOK 697 kr 683 $ 65 Single room $ 337 £ 173 $ 299 € 199 kr 30226 ₪ 806 ¥ 32919 Mex$ 3715 NZ$ 363 NOK 2350 kr 2302 $ 221 $ 235 £ 121 $ 209 € 139 kr 21113 ₪ 563 ¥ 22994 Mex$ 2595 NZ$ 253 NOK 1642 kr 1608 $ 154 $ 151 £ 78 $ 134 € 89 kr 13518 ₪ 360 ¥ 14723 Mex$ 1662 NZ$ 162 NOK 1051 kr 1030 $ 99 Kressbronn / Lindau $ 201 £ 104 $ 179 € 119 kr 18075 ₪ 482 ¥ 19685 Mex$ 2222 NZ$ 217 NOK 1405 kr 1377 $ 132 $ 167 £ 86 $ 149 € 99 kr 15037 ₪ 401 ¥ 16377 Mex$ 1848 NZ$ 181 NOK 1169 kr 1145 $ 110 $ 100 £ 51 $ 89 € 59 kr 8961 ₪ 239 ¥ 9760 Mex$ 1102 NZ$ 108 NOK 697 kr 683 $ 65 Single room $ 337 £ 173 $ 299 € 199 kr 30226 ₪ 806 ¥ 32919 Mex$ 3715 NZ$ 363 NOK 2350 kr 2302 $ 221 $ 235 £ 121 $ 209 € 139 kr 21113 ₪ 563 ¥ 22994 Mex$ 2595 NZ$ 253 NOK 1642 kr 1608 $ 154 $ 151 £ 78 $ 134 € 89 kr 13518 ₪ 360 ¥ 14723 Mex$ 1662 NZ$ 162 NOK 1051 kr 1030 $ 99 Höchst / Rorschach / Arbon $ 201 £ 104 $ 179 € 119 kr 18075 ₪ 482 ¥ 19685 Mex$ 2222 NZ$ 217 NOK 1405 kr 1377 $ 132 $ 167 £ 86 $ 149 € 99 kr 15037 ₪ 401 ¥ 16377 Mex$ 1848 NZ$ 181 NOK 1169 kr 1145 $ 110 $ 127 £ 65 $ 113 € 75 kr 11392 ₪ 304 ¥ 12407 Mex$ 1400 NZ$ 137 NOK 886 kr 868 $ 83 Single room $ 337 £ 173 $ 299 € 199 kr 30226 ₪ 806 ¥ 32919 Mex$ 3715 NZ$ 363 NOK 2350 kr 2302 $ 221 $ 252 £ 130 $ 224 € 149 kr 22632 ₪ 604 ¥ 24648 Mex$ 2782 NZ$ 272 NOK 1760 kr 1724 $ 165 $ 195 £ 100 $ 173 € 115 kr 17467 ₪ 466 ¥ 19023 Mex$ 2147 NZ$ 210 NOK 1358 kr 1330 $ 128 Children's discounts are available and apply if staying in the same room as two full-paying adults.
Bike rental options
Electric bike $ 271 £ 139 $ 240 € 160 kr 24302 ₪ 648 ¥ 26467 Mex$ 2987 NZ$ 292 NOK 1890 kr 1851 $ 177 Tandem $ 169 £ 87 $ 150 € 100 kr 15189 ₪ 405 ¥ 16542 Mex$ 1867 NZ$ 182 NOK 1181 kr 1157 $ 111 E-cargo bike with two child seats $ 271 £ 139 $ 240 € 160 kr 24302 ₪ 648 ¥ 26467 Mex$ 2987 NZ$ 292 NOK 1890 kr 1851 $ 177 Child/youth bike (discount)* $ 85 £ 44 $ 75 € 50 kr 7594 ₪ 203 ¥ 8271 Mex$ 933 NZ$ 91 NOK 591 kr 578 $ 55 Trailer/weehoo $ 83 £ 43 $ 74 € 49 kr 7443 ₪ 198 ¥ 8106 Mex$ 915 NZ$ 89 NOK 579 kr 567 $ 54 Child seat free *Since our pricing includes the price of a standard touring bike, if you would like to book a child/youth bike, we will recalculate the tour price for you, subtracting the price of the regular bike and adding the new charges for the child/youth bike. For example, if booking a child/youth bike, the tour price will actually be slightly discounted.
Extra nights
Category A Category B Constance/Kreuzlingen $ 144 £ 74 $ 128 € 85 kr 12911 ₪ 344 ¥ 14061 Mex$ 1587 NZ$ 155 NOK 1004 kr 983 $ 94 $ 110 £ 57 $ 98 € 65 kr 9873 ₪ 263 ¥ 10752 Mex$ 1214 NZ$ 119 NOK 768 kr 752 $ 72 Single $ 235 £ 121 $ 209 € 139 kr 21113 ₪ 563 ¥ 22994 Mex$ 2595 NZ$ 253 NOK 1642 kr 1608 $ 154 $ 178 £ 92 $ 158 € 105 kr 15948 ₪ 425 ¥ 17369 Mex$ 1960 NZ$ 191 NOK 1240 kr 1215 $ 116 Ludwigshafen / Überlingen $ 167 £ 86 $ 149 € 99 kr 15037 ₪ 401 ¥ 16377 Mex$ 1848 NZ$ 181 NOK 1169 kr 1145 $ 110 $ 100 £ 51 $ 89 € 59 kr 8961 ₪ 239 ¥ 9760 Mex$ 1102 NZ$ 108 NOK 697 kr 683 $ 65 Single $ 235 £ 121 $ 209 € 139 kr 21113 ₪ 563 ¥ 22994 Mex$ 2595 NZ$ 253 NOK 1642 kr 1608 $ 154 $ 151 £ 78 $ 134 € 89 kr 13518 ₪ 360 ¥ 14723 Mex$ 1662 NZ$ 162 NOK 1051 kr 1030 $ 99 Kressbronn / Lindau $ 167 £ 86 $ 149 € 99 kr 15037 ₪ 401 ¥ 16377 Mex$ 1848 NZ$ 181 NOK 1169 kr 1145 $ 110 $ 100 £ 51 $ 89 € 59 kr 8961 ₪ 239 ¥ 9760 Mex$ 1102 NZ$ 108 NOK 697 kr 683 $ 65 Single $ 235 £ 121 $ 209 € 139 kr 21113 ₪ 563 ¥ 22994 Mex$ 2595 NZ$ 253 NOK 1642 kr 1608 $ 154 $ 151 £ 78 $ 134 € 89 kr 13518 ₪ 360 ¥ 14723 Mex$ 1662 NZ$ 162 NOK 1051 kr 1030 $ 99 Höchst / Rorschach / Arbon $ 167 £ 86 $ 149 € 99 kr 15037 ₪ 401 ¥ 16377 Mex$ 1848 NZ$ 181 NOK 1169 kr 1145 $ 110 $ 127 £ 65 $ 113 € 75 kr 11392 ₪ 304 ¥ 12407 Mex$ 1400 NZ$ 137 NOK 886 kr 868 $ 83 Single $ 252 £ 130 $ 224 € 149 kr 22632 ₪ 604 ¥ 24648 Mex$ 2782 NZ$ 272 NOK 1760 kr 1724 $ 165 $ 195 £ 100 $ 173 € 115 kr 17467 ₪ 466 ¥ 19023 Mex$ 2147 NZ$ 210 NOK 1358 kr 1330 $ 128 Schaffhausen $ 184 £ 95 $ 164 € 109 kr 16556 ₪ 442 ¥ 18031 Mex$ 2035 NZ$ 199 NOK 1287 kr 1261 $ 121 $ 151 £ 78 $ 134 € 89 kr 13518 ₪ 360 ¥ 14723 Mex$ 1662 NZ$ 162 NOK 1051 kr 1030 $ 99 Single $ 286 £ 147 $ 254 € 169 kr 25669 ₪ 685 ¥ 27956 Mex$ 3155 NZ$ 308 NOK 1996 kr 1955 $ 187 $ 218 £ 112 $ 194 € 129 kr 19594 ₪ 523 ¥ 21339 Mex$ 2408 NZ$ 235 NOK 1524 kr 1492 $ 143 Bike rental options
Electric bike $ 271 £ 139 $ 240 € 160 kr 24302 ₪ 648 ¥ 26467 Mex$ 2987 NZ$ 292 NOK 1890 kr 1851 $ 177 Tandem $ 169 £ 87 $ 150 € 100 kr 15189 ₪ 405 ¥ 16542 Mex$ 1867 NZ$ 182 NOK 1181 kr 1157 $ 111 E-cargo bike with two child seats $ 271 £ 139 $ 240 € 160 kr 24302 ₪ 648 ¥ 26467 Mex$ 2987 NZ$ 292 NOK 1890 kr 1851 $ 177 Child/youth bike (discount)* $ 85 £ 44 $ 75 € 50 kr 7594 ₪ 203 ¥ 8271 Mex$ 933 NZ$ 91 NOK 591 kr 578 $ 55 Trailer/weehoo $ 83 £ 43 $ 74 € 49 kr 7443 ₪ 198 ¥ 8106 Mex$ 915 NZ$ 89 NOK 579 kr 567 $ 54 Child seat free *Since our pricing includes the price of a standard touring bike, if you would like to book a child/youth bike, we will recalculate the tour price for you, subtracting the price of the regular bike and adding the new charges for the child/youth bike. For example, if booking a child/youth bike, the tour price will actually be slightly discounted.
Extra nights
Rorschach / Arbon / Lindau $ 127 £ 65 $ 113 € 75 kr 11392 ₪ 304 ¥ 12407 Mex$ 1400 NZ$ 137 NOK 886 kr 868 $ 83 Single $ 178 £ 92 $ 158 € 105 kr 15948 ₪ 425 ¥ 17369 Mex$ 1960 NZ$ 191 NOK 1240 kr 1215 $ 116 Constance / Friedrichshafen $ 110 £ 57 $ 98 € 65 kr 9873 ₪ 263 ¥ 10752 Mex$ 1214 NZ$ 119 NOK 768 kr 752 $ 72 Single $ 161 £ 83 $ 143 € 95 kr 14430 ₪ 385 ¥ 15715 Mex$ 1774 NZ$ 173 NOK 1122 kr 1099 $ 105 Bike rental options
Electric bike $ 152 £ 78 $ 135 € 90 kr 13670 ₪ 365 ¥ 14888 Mex$ 1680 NZ$ 164 NOK 1063 kr 1041 $ 100 Sporty 30-gear bike $ 51 £ 26 $ 45 € 30 kr 4557 ₪ 122 ¥ 4963 Mex$ 560 NZ$ 55 NOK 354 kr 347 $ 33 Extra nights
Constance/Lindau/Bregenz $ 127 £ 65 $ 113 € 75 kr 11392 ₪ 304 ¥ 12407 Mex$ 1400 NZ$ 137 NOK 886 kr 868 $ 83 Single $ 195 £ 100 $ 173 € 115 kr 17467 ₪ 466 ¥ 19023 Mex$ 2147 NZ$ 210 NOK 1358 kr 1330 $ 128 Children's discounts are available and apply if staying in the same room as two full-paying adults.
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is an easy, self-guided hotel tour with an average daily distance of 13 to 35 miles (20 to 55 km). The route runs predominantly flat, with an occasional rolling hill, along good asphalt roads and bike paths.
Airport Info
Fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the largest international airport of Switzerland and the principal hub of Swiss International Air Lines. The airport is located 13 kilometers (8 mi.) north of central Zürich.
Local Travel
Zurich Airport railway station (German: Bahnhof Zürich Flughafen) is a railway station serving Zurich Airport in Switzerland. The station is located underneath the Airport Center, the main ground-side passenger terminal of the airport. Train from Zurich airport to Constance (Konstanz), 1-2 hr. with zero to one transfers. Cost is approximately €25 per person.
Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. The warm season in Constance is from the end of May until mid-September with an average daily high temperature above 69°F.
Day of Rest
You can usually have a day of rest in any of the towns based on hotel availability. Please see pricing for extra night costs.
Recommended
Helmets are not available for use! Please bring your own helmet.
Remarks
Tandem, child bike, Intermediate bike (for teenagers), child’s trailer, E-cargo-bike with seats for 2 children are available. Children’s discounts available (apply for accommodation in rooms with two full-paying guests.) Ask us for pricing.
Important to know
Documents
Before you travel, please check your country's passport and visa requirements and the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. For our other international clients, please be sure that you research your own country's travel requirements. It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure proper documentation.
*Please check the status of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) as once implemented, will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Extra Stay
This tour is very flexible. The cycling days can be shortened or lengthened, and you can usually book an extra night in any of the towns.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Radweg-Reisen GmbH.
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