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 & 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 KonstanzDay 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
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.Day 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, WiestorDay 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.Day 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 - 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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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
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Men’s and women’s hybrid bike
Men's and women's hybrid 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
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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.
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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
- 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
2023
Daily departures from March 18 until October 22, 2023
Cat. A+ Cat. A Cat. B Season A
March 18 to March 31 | October 8 to October 22$ 1978 £ 1041 $ 1,717 € 1173 kr 173843 ₪ 4851 ¥ 189114 Mex$ 23460 NZ$ 2139 NOK 13698 kr 14170 $ 1,274 $ 1556 £ 819 $ 1,351 € 923 kr 136792 ₪ 3817 ¥ 148808 Mex$ 18460 NZ$ 1683 NOK 10779 kr 11150 $ 1,003 $ 1219 £ 642 $ 1,058 € 723 kr 107151 ₪ 2990 ¥ 116564 Mex$ 14460 NZ$ 1318 NOK 8443 kr 8734 $ 785 Season B
April 1 to May 10 | September 15 to October 7$ 2147 £ 1130 $ 1,864 € 1273 kr 188663 ₪ 5265 ¥ 205236 Mex$ 25460 NZ$ 2321 NOK 14866 kr 15379 $ 1,383 $ 1725 £ 908 $ 1,498 € 1023 kr 151612 ₪ 4231 ¥ 164930 Mex$ 20460 NZ$ 1865 NOK 11947 kr 12358 $ 1,111 $ 1388 £ 730 $ 1,205 € 823 kr 121972 ₪ 3404 ¥ 132686 Mex$ 16460 NZ$ 1501 NOK 9611 kr 9942 $ 894 Season C
May 11 to May 25 | June 11 to June 30 | September 1 to September 14$ 2315 £ 1218 $ 2,010 € 1373 kr 203483 ₪ 5678 ¥ 221358 Mex$ 27460 NZ$ 2504 NOK 16034 kr 16587 $ 1,491 $ 1894 £ 996 $ 1,644 € 1123 kr 166433 ₪ 4644 ¥ 181053 Mex$ 22460 NZ$ 2048 NOK 13114 kr 13566 $ 1,220 $ 1556 £ 819 $ 1,351 € 923 kr 136792 ₪ 3817 ¥ 148808 Mex$ 18460 NZ$ 1683 NOK 10779 kr 11150 $ 1,003 Season D
May 26 to June 10 | July 1 to August 31$ 2484 £ 1307 $ 2,156 € 1473 kr 218304 ₪ 6092 ¥ 237481 Mex$ 29460 NZ$ 2686 NOK 17202 kr 17795 $ 1,600 $ 2062 £ 1085 $ 1,790 € 1223 kr 181253 ₪ 5058 ¥ 197175 Mex$ 24460 NZ$ 2230 NOK 14282 kr 14775 $ 1,328 $ 1725 £ 908 $ 1,498 € 1023 kr 151612 ₪ 4231 ¥ 164930 Mex$ 20460 NZ$ 1865 NOK 11947 kr 12358 $ 1,111 Single supplement* $ 841 £ 443 $ 731 € 499 kr 73954 ₪ 2064 ¥ 80450 Mex$ 9980 NZ$ 910 NOK 5827 kr 6028 $ 542 $ 470 £ 248 $ 408 € 279 kr 41349 ₪ 1154 ¥ 44981 Mex$ 5580 NZ$ 509 NOK 3258 kr 3370 $ 303 $ 386 £ 203 $ 335 € 229 kr 33939 ₪ 947 ¥ 36920 Mex$ 4580 NZ$ 418 NOK 2674 kr 2766 $ 249 *Category A+, double room for single-use
Daily departures from April 9 until October 1, 2023
Cat. A Cat. B Season A
April 9 to April 30$ 1809 £ 952 $ 1,571 € 1073 kr 159022 ₪ 4438 ¥ 172992 Mex$ 21460 NZ$ 1957 NOK 12531 kr 12962 $ 1,165 $ 1472 £ 775 $ 1,278 € 873 kr 129382 ₪ 3610 ¥ 140747 Mex$ 17460 NZ$ 1592 NOK 10195 kr 10546 $ 948 Season B
May 1 to May 10 | September 15 to October 1$ 1978 £ 1041 $ 1,717 € 1173 kr 173843 ₪ 4851 ¥ 189114 Mex$ 23460 NZ$ 2139 NOK 13698 kr 14170 $ 1,274 $ 1641 £ 863 $ 1,424 € 973 kr 144202 ₪ 4024 ¥ 156869 Mex$ 19460 NZ$ 1774 NOK 11363 kr 11754 $ 1,057 Season C
May 11 to May 25 | June 11 to June 30 | September 1 to September 14$ 2147 £ 1130 $ 1,864 € 1273 kr 188663 ₪ 5265 ¥ 205236 Mex$ 25460 NZ$ 2321 NOK 14866 kr 15379 $ 1,383 $ 1809 £ 952 $ 1,571 € 1073 kr 159022 ₪ 4438 ¥ 172992 Mex$ 21460 NZ$ 1957 NOK 12531 kr 12962 $ 1,165 Season D
May 26 to June 10 | July 1 to August 31$ 2315 £ 1218 $ 2,010 € 1373 kr 203483 ₪ 5678 ¥ 221358 Mex$ 27460 NZ$ 2504 NOK 16034 kr 16587 $ 1,491 $ 1978 £ 1041 $ 1,717 € 1173 kr 173843 ₪ 4851 ¥ 189114 Mex$ 23460 NZ$ 2139 NOK 13698 kr 14170 $ 1,274 Single supplement $ 589 £ 310 $ 511 € 349 kr 51723 ₪ 1443 ¥ 56267 Mex$ 6980 NZ$ 636 NOK 4076 kr 4216 $ 379 $ 420 £ 221 $ 365 € 249 kr 36903 ₪ 1030 ¥ 40144 Mex$ 4980 NZ$ 454 NOK 2908 kr 3008 $ 270 Daily departures from April 9 until October 1, 2023
Season A
April 9 to April 30$ 1556 £ 819 $ 1,351 € 923 kr 136792 ₪ 3817 ¥ 148808 Mex$ 18460 NZ$ 1683 NOK 10779 kr 11150 $ 1,003 Season B
May 1 to May 10 | September 15 to October 1$ 1725 £ 908 $ 1,498 € 1023 kr 151612 ₪ 4231 ¥ 164930 Mex$ 20460 NZ$ 1865 NOK 11947 kr 12358 $ 1,111 Season C
May 11 to May 25 | June 11 to June 30 | September 1 to September 14$ 1894 £ 996 $ 1,644 € 1123 kr 166433 ₪ 4644 ¥ 181053 Mex$ 22460 NZ$ 2048 NOK 13114 kr 13566 $ 1,220 Season D
May 26 to June 10 | July 1 to August 31$ 2062 £ 1085 $ 1,790 € 1223 kr 181253 ₪ 5058 ¥ 197175 Mex$ 24460 NZ$ 2230 NOK 14282 kr 14775 $ 1,328 Single supplement $ 504 £ 265 $ 438 € 299 kr 44313 ₪ 1237 ¥ 48205 Mex$ 5980 NZ$ 545 NOK 3492 kr 3612 $ 325 Daily departures from March 18 until October 22, 2023
Season A
March 28 to March 31 | October 8 - October 22$ 798 £ 420 $ 692 € 473 kr 70100 ₪ 1956 ¥ 76258 Mex$ 9460 NZ$ 863 NOK 5524 kr 5714 $ 514 Season B
April 1 to May 10 | September 15 to October 7$ 933 £ 491 $ 810 € 553 kr 81957 ₪ 2287 ¥ 89156 Mex$ 11060 NZ$ 1008 NOK 6458 kr 6681 $ 601 Season C
May 11 to May 25 | June 11 to June 30 | September 1 to September 14$ 1051 £ 553 $ 912 € 623 kr 92331 ₪ 2577 ¥ 100442 Mex$ 12460 NZ$ 1136 NOK 7275 kr 7526 $ 677 Season D
May 26 to June 10 | July 1 to August 31$ 1185 £ 624 $ 1,029 € 703 kr 104187 ₪ 2907 ¥ 113339 Mex$ 14060 NZ$ 1282 NOK 8210 kr 8493 $ 764 Single supplement $ 285 £ 150 $ 247 € 169 kr 25046 ₪ 699 ¥ 27247 Mex$ 3380 NZ$ 308 NOK 1974 kr 2042 $ 184 Extra Options
Bike rental options
7 & 8 Day tours:
Electric bike: $ 236 £ 124 $ 205 € 140 kr 20748 ₪ 579 ¥ 22571 Mex$ 2800 NZ$ 255 NOK 1635 kr 1691 $ 152 Tandem: $ 169 £ 89 $ 146 € 100 kr 14820 ₪ 414 ¥ 16122 Mex$ 2000 NZ$ 182 NOK 1168 kr 1208 $ 109 E-Cargo bike with two child seats: $ 236 £ 124 $ 205 € 140 kr 20748 ₪ 579 ¥ 22571 Mex$ 2800 NZ$ 255 NOK 1635 kr 1691 $ 152 Child/youth bike (discount)*: - $ 84 £ 44 $ 73 € 50 kr 7410 ₪ 207 ¥ 8061 Mex$ 1000 NZ$ 91 NOK 584 kr 604 $ 54 Trailer/Weehoo: $ 83 £ 43 $ 72 € 49 kr 7262 ₪ 203 ¥ 7900 Mex$ 980 NZ$ 89 NOK 572 kr 592 $ 53 Child seat: free of charge
*Since our pricing includes the price of a hybrid 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.
5 Day tour:
Electric bike: $ 152 £ 80 $ 132 € 90 kr 13338 ₪ 372 ¥ 14510 Mex$ 1800 NZ$ 164 NOK 1051 kr 1087 $ 98 Sporty 30-gear bike: $ 51 £ 27 $ 44 € 30 kr 4446 ₪ 124 ¥ 4837 Mex$ 600 NZ$ 55 NOK 350 kr 362 $ 33
Extra nights: 7 & 8 Day Tours
Category A+ Category A Category B Constance/Kreuzlingen $ 201 £ 106 $ 174 € 119 kr 17636 ₪ 492 ¥ 19185 Mex$ 2380 NZ$ 217 NOK 1390 kr 1438 $ 129 $ 133 £ 70 $ 116 € 79 kr 11708 ₪ 327 ¥ 12737 Mex$ 1580 NZ$ 144 NOK 923 kr 954 $ 86 $ 110 £ 58 $ 95 € 65 kr 9633 ₪ 269 ¥ 10479 Mex$ 1300 NZ$ 119 NOK 759 kr 785 $ 71 Single supplement $ 135 £ 71 $ 117 € 80 kr 11856 ₪ 331 ¥ 12898 Mex$ 1600 NZ$ 146 NOK 934 kr 966 $ 87 $ 67 £ 35 $ 59 € 40 kr 5928 ₪ 165 ¥ 6449 Mex$ 800 NZ$ 73 NOK 467 kr 483 $ 43 $ 51 £ 27 $ 44 € 30 kr 4446 ₪ 124 ¥ 4837 Mex$ 600 NZ$ 55 NOK 350 kr 362 $ 33 Stein/Gailingen $ 201 £ 106 $ 174 € 119 kr 17636 ₪ 492 ¥ 19185 Mex$ 2380 NZ$ 217 NOK 1390 kr 1438 $ 129 $ 133 £ 70 $ 116 € 79 kr 11708 ₪ 327 ¥ 12737 Mex$ 1580 NZ$ 144 NOK 923 kr 954 $ 86 $ 99 £ 52 $ 86 € 59 kr 8744 ₪ 244 ¥ 9512 Mex$ 1180 NZ$ 108 NOK 689 kr 713 $ 64 Single supplement $ 135 £ 71 $ 117 € 80 kr 11856 ₪ 331 ¥ 12898 Mex$ 1600 NZ$ 146 NOK 934 kr 966 $ 87 $ 67 £ 35 $ 59 € 40 kr 5928 ₪ 165 ¥ 6449 Mex$ 800 NZ$ 73 NOK 467 kr 483 $ 43 $ 51 £ 27 $ 44 € 30 kr 4446 ₪ 124 ¥ 4837 Mex$ 600 NZ$ 55 NOK 350 kr 362 $ 33 Ludwigshafen / Überlingen $ 201 £ 106 $ 174 € 119 kr 17636 ₪ 492 ¥ 19185 Mex$ 2380 NZ$ 217 NOK 1390 kr 1438 $ 129 $ 167 £ 88 $ 145 € 99 kr 14672 ₪ 409 ¥ 15961 Mex$ 1980 NZ$ 181 NOK 1156 kr 1196 $ 108 $ 99 £ 52 $ 86 € 59 kr 8744 ₪ 244 ¥ 9512 Mex$ 1180 NZ$ 108 NOK 689 kr 713 $ 64 Single supplement $ 135 £ 71 $ 117 € 80 kr 11856 ₪ 331 ¥ 12898 Mex$ 1600 NZ$ 146 NOK 934 kr 966 $ 87 $ 67 £ 35 $ 59 € 40 kr 5928 ₪ 165 ¥ 6449 Mex$ 800 NZ$ 73 NOK 467 kr 483 $ 43 $ 51 £ 27 $ 44 € 30 kr 4446 ₪ 124 ¥ 4837 Mex$ 600 NZ$ 55 NOK 350 kr 362 $ 33 Kressbronn / Lindau $ 201 £ 106 $ 174 € 119 kr 17636 ₪ 492 ¥ 19185 Mex$ 2380 NZ$ 217 NOK 1390 kr 1438 $ 129 $ 167 £ 88 $ 145 € 99 kr 14672 ₪ 409 ¥ 15961 Mex$ 1980 NZ$ 181 NOK 1156 kr 1196 $ 108 $ 99 £ 52 $ 86 € 59 kr 8744 ₪ 244 ¥ 9512 Mex$ 1180 NZ$ 108 NOK 689 kr 713 $ 64 Single supplement $ 135 £ 71 $ 117 € 80 kr 11856 ₪ 331 ¥ 12898 Mex$ 1600 NZ$ 146 NOK 934 kr 966 $ 87 $ 67 £ 35 $ 59 € 40 kr 5928 ₪ 165 ¥ 6449 Mex$ 800 NZ$ 73 NOK 467 kr 483 $ 43 $ 51 £ 27 $ 44 € 30 kr 4446 ₪ 124 ¥ 4837 Mex$ 600 NZ$ 55 NOK 350 kr 362 $ 33 Höchst / Rorschach / Arbon $ 201 £ 106 $ 174 € 119 kr 17636 ₪ 492 ¥ 19185 Mex$ 2380 NZ$ 217 NOK 1390 kr 1438 $ 129 $ 167 £ 88 $ 145 € 99 kr 14672 ₪ 409 ¥ 15961 Mex$ 1980 NZ$ 181 NOK 1156 kr 1196 $ 108 $ 126 £ 67 $ 110 € 75 kr 11115 ₪ 310 ¥ 12092 Mex$ 1500 NZ$ 137 NOK 876 kr 906 $ 81 Single supplement $ 135 £ 71 $ 117 € 80 kr 11856 ₪ 331 ¥ 12898 Mex$ 1600 NZ$ 146 NOK 934 kr 966 $ 87 $ 67 £ 35 $ 59 € 40 kr 5928 ₪ 165 ¥ 6449 Mex$ 800 NZ$ 73 NOK 467 kr 483 $ 43 $ 51 £ 27 $ 44 € 30 kr 4446 ₪ 124 ¥ 4837 Mex$ 600 NZ$ 55 NOK 350 kr 362 $ 33 Schaffhausen - $ 167 £ 88 $ 145 € 99 kr 14672 ₪ 409 ¥ 15961 Mex$ 1980 NZ$ 181 NOK 1156 kr 1196 $ 108 $ 143 £ 75 $ 124 € 85 kr 12597 ₪ 352 ¥ 13704 Mex$ 1700 NZ$ 155 NOK 993 kr 1027 $ 92 Single supplement - $ 67 £ 35 $ 59 € 40 kr 5928 ₪ 165 ¥ 6449 Mex$ 800 NZ$ 73 NOK 467 kr 483 $ 43 $ 67 £ 35 $ 59 € 40 kr 5928 ₪ 165 ¥ 6449 Mex$ 800 NZ$ 73 NOK 467 kr 483 $ 43
Children's discounts are available and apply if staying in the same room as two full-paying adults.
Extra nights: 8 Day Family Tour
Double Single Rorschach / Arbon / Lindau $ 126 £ 67 $ 110 € 75 kr 11115 ₪ 310 ¥ 12092 Mex$ 1500 NZ$ 137 NOK 876 kr 906 $ 81 $ 177 £ 93 $ 154 € 105 kr 15561 ₪ 434 ¥ 16928 Mex$ 2100 NZ$ 191 NOK 1226 kr 1268 $ 114 Uhldingen / Meersburg $ 116 £ 61 $ 101 € 69 kr 10226 ₪ 285 ¥ 11124 Mex$ 1380 NZ$ 126 NOK 806 kr 834 $ 75 $ 184 £ 97 $ 160 € 109 kr 16154 ₪ 451 ¥ 17573 Mex$ 2180 NZ$ 199 NOK 1273 kr 1317 $ 118 Constance / Friedrichshafen $ 110 £ 58 $ 95 € 65 kr 9633 ₪ 269 ¥ 10479 Mex$ 1300 NZ$ 119 NOK 759 kr 785 $ 71 $ 160 £ 84 $ 139 € 95 kr 14079 ₪ 393 ¥ 15316 Mex$ 1900 NZ$ 173 NOK 1109 kr 1148 $ 103
Children's discounts are available and apply if staying in the same room as two full-paying adults.
Extra nights: 5 Day Tour
Double Single Constance $ 110 £ 58 $ 95 € 65 kr 9633 ₪ 269 ¥ 10479 Mex$ 1300 NZ$ 119 NOK 759 kr 785 $ 71 $ 160 £ 84 $ 139 € 95 kr 14079 ₪ 393 ¥ 15316 Mex$ 1900 NZ$ 173 NOK 1109 kr 1148 $ 103 Lindau/Bregenz $ 126 £ 67 $ 110 € 75 kr 11115 ₪ 310 ¥ 12092 Mex$ 1500 NZ$ 137 NOK 876 kr 906 $ 81 $ 177 £ 93 $ 154 € 105 kr 15561 ₪ 434 ¥ 16928 Mex$ 2100 NZ$ 191 NOK 1226 kr 1268 $ 114 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
Extra booking requirements during Covid
Applicable from November 8, 2021, until further notice, bookings will only be accepted from vaccinated or recovered guests. If you travel without a valid Covid certificate or proof of recovery from Covid, you do so at your own risk. Any trip interruption or cancellation due to insufficient documentation will be at the client's expense, regular cancellation fees apply.
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.
Covid-19 Info
Country Entry Requirements
Due to the changing requirements for entry, it is imperative that you stay up to date on requirements set by the country/countries that you are visiting. Please visit our Travel Restrictions Tool page and the country/countries government webpage for this information.
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
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Photos
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![Bodensee Biking! Flickr:Karlsson Vomdach]()
![Statue at harbor entrance in Konstanz, Lake Constance, Germany. Flickr:Bernd Thaller]()
![Altes Rathaus on Stein am Rhein, canton Schaffhausen, Switzerland. CC:JoachimKohler-HB]()
![Harbor of Lindau Island, Germany, Lake Constance. Flickr:Keith Roper]()
![Überlingen on Lake Constance, Germany. Flickr:Pixelteufel]()
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![Lindau, Lake Constance, Germany. Flickr:Keith Roper]()
![Berlingen, Lake Constance. Flickr:Thomas Naas]()
![Spring in Meersburg, Lake Constance. Flickr:Markus Tacker]()
![Lindau Island Harbor, Bavaria Swabia, Germany. Flickr:Jura]()
![Beautiful architecture in Meersburg, Germany, Bodensee. Flickr:Patrick Nouhailler]()
![Lindau Island on Lake Constance. Flickr:Kieth Roper]()
![Biking through Meersburg, Germany, Lake Constance. Flickr:Stefan Jurca]()
![Spargel & Schnitzel in Germany, of course! Flickr:Frank Steiner]()
![Stadsteig in Bregenz, Vorarlberg, Austria. Flickr:Stefan Jurca]()
![Lindau Island along Lake Constance, Germany. Flickr:Keith Roper]()
![Bodensee Wine Fest in Meersburg, Germany. Flickr:LenDog64]()
![Cable car in Bregenz, Austria. Flickr:Kiefer]()
![Riesling Grapes for harvest. Flickr:Stefano Lubiana]()
![Rathausplatz in Stein am Rhein in Switzerland. CC:Joachim Kohler Bremen]()
![Friedrichshafen, Germany. Flickr:Kiefer]()
![Stein am Rhein in canton Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Flickr:Luca Casartelli]()
![Graf-Wilhelm-Straße in Bregenz, Vorarlberg, Austria. Flickr:Stefan Jurca]()
![Altes Rathaus, Lindau, Germany. Flickr:Andrew Hayward]()
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