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$ 1946 £ 1053 $ 1,766 € 1173 ₪ 4681 ¥ 172715 NZ$ 2086 NOK 13575 kr 13532 $ 1,304 $ 1531 £ 829 $ 1,389 € 923 ₪ 3684 ¥ 135905 NZ$ 1642 NOK 10682 kr 10648 $ 1,026 $ 1200 £ 649 $ 1,088 € 723 ₪ 2885 ¥ 106456 NZ$ 1286 NOK 8367 kr 8340 $ 804 Season B
April 1 to May 10 | September 15 to October 7$ 2112 £ 1143 $ 1,916 € 1273 ₪ 5080 ¥ 187439 NZ$ 2264 NOK 14732 kr 14685 $ 1,415 $ 1697 £ 919 $ 1,540 € 1023 ₪ 4083 ¥ 150629 NZ$ 1819 NOK 11839 kr 11801 $ 1,137 $ 1365 £ 739 $ 1,239 € 823 ₪ 3285 ¥ 121180 NZ$ 1464 NOK 9524 kr 9494 $ 915 Season C
May 11 to May 25 | June 11 to June 30 | September 1 to September 14$ 2278 £ 1233 $ 2,067 € 1373 ₪ 5480 ¥ 202164 NZ$ 2442 NOK 15890 kr 15839 $ 1,526 $ 1863 £ 1008 $ 1,690 € 1123 ₪ 4482 ¥ 165353 NZ$ 1997 NOK 12996 kr 12955 $ 1,249 $ 1531 £ 829 $ 1,389 € 923 ₪ 3684 ¥ 135905 NZ$ 1642 NOK 10682 kr 10648 $ 1,026 Season D
May 26 to June 10 | July 1 to August 31$ 2444 £ 1323 $ 2,217 € 1473 ₪ 5879 ¥ 216888 NZ$ 2620 NOK 17047 kr 16992 $ 1,638 $ 2029 £ 1098 $ 1,841 € 1223 ₪ 4881 ¥ 180077 NZ$ 2175 NOK 14154 kr 14108 $ 1,360 $ 1697 £ 919 $ 1,540 € 1023 ₪ 4083 ¥ 150629 NZ$ 1819 NOK 11839 kr 11801 $ 1,137 Single supplement* $ 828 £ 448 $ 751 € 499 ₪ 1991 ¥ 73474 NZ$ 888 NOK 5775 kr 5756 $ 555 $ 463 £ 251 $ 420 € 279 ₪ 1113 ¥ 41081 NZ$ 496 NOK 3229 kr 3218 $ 310 $ 380 £ 206 $ 345 € 229 ₪ 914 ¥ 33718 NZ$ 407 NOK 2650 kr 2642 $ 255 *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$ 1780 £ 963 $ 1,615 € 1073 ₪ 4282 ¥ 157991 NZ$ 1908 NOK 12418 kr 12378 $ 1,193 $ 1448 £ 784 $ 1,314 € 873 ₪ 3484 ¥ 128543 NZ$ 1553 NOK 10103 kr 10071 $ 971 Season B
May 1 to May 10 | September 15 to October 1$ 1946 £ 1053 $ 1,766 € 1173 ₪ 4681 ¥ 172715 NZ$ 2086 NOK 13575 kr 13532 $ 1,304 $ 1614 £ 874 $ 1,465 € 973 ₪ 3883 ¥ 143267 NZ$ 1731 NOK 11260 kr 11224 $ 1,082 Season C
May 11 to May 25 | June 11 to June 30 | September 1 to September 14$ 2112 £ 1143 $ 1,916 € 1273 ₪ 5080 ¥ 187439 NZ$ 2264 NOK 14732 kr 14685 $ 1,415 $ 1780 £ 963 $ 1,615 € 1073 ₪ 4282 ¥ 157991 NZ$ 1908 NOK 12418 kr 12378 $ 1,193 Season D
May 26 to June 10 | July 1 to August 31$ 2278 £ 1233 $ 2,067 € 1373 ₪ 5480 ¥ 202164 NZ$ 2442 NOK 15890 kr 15839 $ 1,526 $ 1946 £ 1053 $ 1,766 € 1173 ₪ 4681 ¥ 172715 NZ$ 2086 NOK 13575 kr 13532 $ 1,304 Single supplement $ 579 £ 313 $ 525 € 349 ₪ 1393 ¥ 51388 NZ$ 621 NOK 4039 kr 4026 $ 388 $ 413 £ 224 $ 375 € 249 ₪ 994 ¥ 36663 NZ$ 443 NOK 2882 kr 2872 $ 277 Daily departures from April 9 until October 1, 2023
Season A
April 9 to April 30$ 1531 £ 829 $ 1,389 € 923 ₪ 3684 ¥ 135905 NZ$ 1642 NOK 10682 kr 10648 $ 1,026 Season B
May 1 to May 10 | September 15 to October 1$ 1697 £ 919 $ 1,540 € 1023 ₪ 4083 ¥ 150629 NZ$ 1819 NOK 11839 kr 11801 $ 1,137 Season C
May 11 to May 25 | June 11 to June 30 | September 1 to September 14$ 1863 £ 1008 $ 1,690 € 1123 ₪ 4482 ¥ 165353 NZ$ 1997 NOK 12996 kr 12955 $ 1,249 Season D
May 26 to June 10 | July 1 to August 31$ 2029 £ 1098 $ 1,841 € 1223 ₪ 4881 ¥ 180077 NZ$ 2175 NOK 14154 kr 14108 $ 1,360 Single supplement $ 496 £ 268 $ 450 € 299 ₪ 1193 ¥ 44025 NZ$ 532 NOK 3460 kr 3449 $ 332 Daily departures from March 18 until October 22, 2023
Season A
March 28 to March 31 | October 8 - October 22$ 785 £ 425 $ 712 € 473 ₪ 1888 ¥ 69646 NZ$ 841 NOK 5474 kr 5456 $ 526 Season B
April 1 to May 10 | September 15 to October 7$ 918 £ 497 $ 832 € 553 ₪ 2207 ¥ 81425 NZ$ 984 NOK 6400 kr 6379 $ 615 Season C
May 11 to May 25 | June 11 to June 30 | September 1 to September 14$ 1034 £ 559 $ 938 € 623 ₪ 2486 ¥ 91732 NZ$ 1108 NOK 7210 kr 7187 $ 693 Season D
May 26 to June 10 | July 1 to August 31$ 1166 £ 631 $ 1,058 € 703 ₪ 2806 ¥ 103511 NZ$ 1250 NOK 8136 kr 8110 $ 782 Single supplement $ 280 £ 152 $ 254 € 169 ₪ 674 ¥ 24884 NZ$ 301 NOK 1956 kr 1950 $ 188 Extra Options
Bike rental options
7 & 8 Day tours:
Electric bike: $ 232 £ 126 $ 211 € 140 ₪ 559 ¥ 20614 NZ$ 249 NOK 1620 kr 1615 $ 156 Tandem: $ 166 £ 90 $ 151 € 100 ₪ 399 ¥ 14724 NZ$ 178 NOK 1157 kr 1154 $ 111 E-Cargo bike with two child seats: $ 232 £ 126 $ 211 € 140 ₪ 559 ¥ 20614 NZ$ 249 NOK 1620 kr 1615 $ 156 Child/youth bike (discount)*: - $ 83 £ 45 $ 75 € 50 ₪ 200 ¥ 7362 NZ$ 89 NOK 579 kr 577 $ 56 Trailer/Weehoo: $ 81 £ 44 $ 74 € 49 ₪ 196 ¥ 7215 NZ$ 87 NOK 567 kr 565 $ 54 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: $ 149 £ 81 $ 135 € 90 ₪ 359 ¥ 13252 NZ$ 160 NOK 1042 kr 1038 $ 100 Sporty 30-gear bike: $ 50 £ 27 $ 45 € 30 ₪ 120 ¥ 4417 NZ$ 53 NOK 347 kr 346 $ 33
Extra nights: 7 & 8 Day Tours
Category A+ Category A Category B Constance/Kreuzlingen $ 197 £ 107 $ 179 € 119 ₪ 475 ¥ 17522 NZ$ 212 NOK 1377 kr 1373 $ 132 $ 131 £ 71 $ 119 € 79 ₪ 315 ¥ 11632 NZ$ 141 NOK 914 kr 911 $ 88 $ 108 £ 58 $ 98 € 65 ₪ 259 ¥ 9571 NZ$ 116 NOK 752 kr 750 $ 72 Single supplement $ 133 £ 72 $ 120 € 80 ₪ 319 ¥ 11779 NZ$ 142 NOK 926 kr 923 $ 89 $ 66 £ 36 $ 60 € 40 ₪ 160 ¥ 5890 NZ$ 71 NOK 463 kr 461 $ 44 $ 50 £ 27 $ 45 € 30 ₪ 120 ¥ 4417 NZ$ 53 NOK 347 kr 346 $ 33 Stein/Gailingen $ 197 £ 107 $ 179 € 119 ₪ 475 ¥ 17522 NZ$ 212 NOK 1377 kr 1373 $ 132 $ 131 £ 71 $ 119 € 79 ₪ 315 ¥ 11632 NZ$ 141 NOK 914 kr 911 $ 88 $ 98 £ 53 $ 89 € 59 ₪ 235 ¥ 8687 NZ$ 105 NOK 683 kr 681 $ 66 Single supplement $ 133 £ 72 $ 120 € 80 ₪ 319 ¥ 11779 NZ$ 142 NOK 926 kr 923 $ 89 $ 66 £ 36 $ 60 € 40 ₪ 160 ¥ 5890 NZ$ 71 NOK 463 kr 461 $ 44 $ 50 £ 27 $ 45 € 30 ₪ 120 ¥ 4417 NZ$ 53 NOK 347 kr 346 $ 33 Ludwigshafen / Überlingen $ 197 £ 107 $ 179 € 119 ₪ 475 ¥ 17522 NZ$ 212 NOK 1377 kr 1373 $ 132 $ 164 £ 89 $ 149 € 99 ₪ 395 ¥ 14577 NZ$ 176 NOK 1146 kr 1142 $ 110 $ 98 £ 53 $ 89 € 59 ₪ 235 ¥ 8687 NZ$ 105 NOK 683 kr 681 $ 66 Single supplement $ 133 £ 72 $ 120 € 80 ₪ 319 ¥ 11779 NZ$ 142 NOK 926 kr 923 $ 89 $ 66 £ 36 $ 60 € 40 ₪ 160 ¥ 5890 NZ$ 71 NOK 463 kr 461 $ 44 $ 50 £ 27 $ 45 € 30 ₪ 120 ¥ 4417 NZ$ 53 NOK 347 kr 346 $ 33 Kressbronn / Lindau $ 197 £ 107 $ 179 € 119 ₪ 475 ¥ 17522 NZ$ 212 NOK 1377 kr 1373 $ 132 $ 164 £ 89 $ 149 € 99 ₪ 395 ¥ 14577 NZ$ 176 NOK 1146 kr 1142 $ 110 $ 98 £ 53 $ 89 € 59 ₪ 235 ¥ 8687 NZ$ 105 NOK 683 kr 681 $ 66 Single supplement $ 133 £ 72 $ 120 € 80 ₪ 319 ¥ 11779 NZ$ 142 NOK 926 kr 923 $ 89 $ 66 £ 36 $ 60 € 40 ₪ 160 ¥ 5890 NZ$ 71 NOK 463 kr 461 $ 44 $ 50 £ 27 $ 45 € 30 ₪ 120 ¥ 4417 NZ$ 53 NOK 347 kr 346 $ 33 Höchst / Rorschach / Arbon $ 197 £ 107 $ 179 € 119 ₪ 475 ¥ 17522 NZ$ 212 NOK 1377 kr 1373 $ 132 $ 164 £ 89 $ 149 € 99 ₪ 395 ¥ 14577 NZ$ 176 NOK 1146 kr 1142 $ 110 $ 124 £ 67 $ 113 € 75 ₪ 299 ¥ 11043 NZ$ 133 NOK 868 kr 865 $ 83 Single supplement $ 133 £ 72 $ 120 € 80 ₪ 319 ¥ 11779 NZ$ 142 NOK 926 kr 923 $ 89 $ 66 £ 36 $ 60 € 40 ₪ 160 ¥ 5890 NZ$ 71 NOK 463 kr 461 $ 44 $ 50 £ 27 $ 45 € 30 ₪ 120 ¥ 4417 NZ$ 53 NOK 347 kr 346 $ 33 Schaffhausen - $ 164 £ 89 $ 149 € 99 ₪ 395 ¥ 14577 NZ$ 176 NOK 1146 kr 1142 $ 110 $ 141 £ 76 $ 128 € 85 ₪ 339 ¥ 12516 NZ$ 151 NOK 984 kr 981 $ 95 Single supplement - $ 66 £ 36 $ 60 € 40 ₪ 160 ¥ 5890 NZ$ 71 NOK 463 kr 461 $ 44 $ 66 £ 36 $ 60 € 40 ₪ 160 ¥ 5890 NZ$ 71 NOK 463 kr 461 $ 44
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 $ 124 £ 67 $ 113 € 75 ₪ 299 ¥ 11043 NZ$ 133 NOK 868 kr 865 $ 83 $ 174 £ 94 $ 158 € 105 ₪ 419 ¥ 15460 NZ$ 187 NOK 1215 kr 1211 $ 117 Uhldingen / Meersburg $ 114 £ 62 $ 104 € 69 ₪ 275 ¥ 10160 NZ$ 123 NOK 799 kr 796 $ 77 $ 181 £ 98 $ 164 € 109 ₪ 435 ¥ 16049 NZ$ 194 NOK 1261 kr 1257 $ 121 Constance / Friedrichshafen $ 108 £ 58 $ 98 € 65 ₪ 259 ¥ 9571 NZ$ 116 NOK 752 kr 750 $ 72 $ 158 £ 85 $ 143 € 95 ₪ 379 ¥ 13988 NZ$ 169 NOK 1099 kr 1096 $ 106
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 $ 108 £ 58 $ 98 € 65 ₪ 259 ¥ 9571 NZ$ 116 NOK 752 kr 750 $ 72 $ 158 £ 85 $ 143 € 95 ₪ 379 ¥ 13988 NZ$ 169 NOK 1099 kr 1096 $ 106 Lindau/Bregenz $ 124 £ 67 $ 113 € 75 ₪ 299 ¥ 11043 NZ$ 133 NOK 868 kr 865 $ 83 $ 174 £ 94 $ 158 € 105 ₪ 419 ¥ 15460 NZ$ 187 NOK 1215 kr 1211 $ 117 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.
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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]()
![Shopping in Meersburg, Lake Constance. Flickr:Stefan Jurca]()
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