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/Kreuzlingen
Day 2:
Category A+: Constance - Wangen/Hemmenhofen, 22/25 mi. (35/40km)
Category A: Constance - Gailingen/Stein am Rhein/Wangen, 19/25 mi. (30/40 km)
Category B: Constance - Gailingen/Stein am Rhein region, 19/25 mi. (30/40 km)
Day 3:
Category A+: Gailingen/Stein am Rhein - Wangen - Überlingen, 28/31 mi. (45/50 km)
Category A: Stein am Rhein/Öhningen/Gaienhofen - Überlingen, 25-37 mi. (40 - 60 km)
Category B: Gailingen/Stein am Rhein - Ludwigshafen / Sipplingen / Überlingen, 25-37 mi. (40 - 60 km)
Day 4:
Category A+: Überlingen - Lindau, 37 mi. (60 km)
Category A: Überlingen - Wasserburg / Lindau, 37 mi. (60 km)
Category B: Überlingen - Kressbronn / Nonnenhorn, 31-37 mi. (50 - 60 km)
Day 5:
Category A+: Lindau - Horn, 28 mi. (45 km)
Category A: Lindau - Arbon, 31 mi. (50 km)
Category B: Kressbronn - Höchst/Rorschach, 25/31 mi. (40/50 km)
Day 6:
Category A+: Horn - Constance, 25 mi. (40 km)
Category A: Arbon - Constance, 22 mi. (35 km)
Category B: Höchst - Constance, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 7: Departure or extended stay in ConstanceDay 1: Individual arrival in Constance/Kreuzlingen
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.Day 2:
Category A+: Constance - Wangen/Hemmenhofen, 22/25 mi. (35/40km)
Category A: Constance - Gailingen/Stein am Rhein/Wangen, 19/25 mi. (30/40 km)
Category B: Constance - Gailingen/Stein am Rhein region, 19/25 mi. (30/40 km)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.
Day 3:
Category A+: Gailingen/Stein am Rhein - Wangen - Überlingen, (45/50 km)
Category A: Stein am Rhein/Öhningen/Gaienhofen - Überlingen, (40 - 60 km)
Category B: Gailingen/Stein am Rhein - Ludwigshafen / Sipplingen / Überlingen, 28/37 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.
Day 4:
Category A+: Überlingen - Lindau, 37 mi. (60 km)
Category A: Überlingen - Wasserburg / Lindau, 37 mi. (60 km)
Category B: Überlingen - Kressbronn / Nonnenhorn, 31 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.
Day 5:
Category A+: Lindau - Horn, (45 km)
Category A: Lindau - Arbon 32 mi. (50 km)
Category B: Kressbronn - Höchst/Rorschach, 25/32 mi. (40/50 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.
Day 6:
Category A+: Horn - Constance, (40 km)
Category A: Arbon - Constance, 22 mi. (35 km)
Category B: Höchst - Constance, 37 mi. (60 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
Day 2:
Category A: Constance - Überlingen, 31 mi. (50 km)
Category B: Constance - Ludwigshafen / Sipplingen / Überlingen, 22 - 31 mi. (35 - 50 km)
Day 3:
Category A: Überlingen - Kressbronn/Lindau, 31/37 mi. (50/60 km)
Category B: Überlingen - Kressbronn/Nonnenhorn, 31 - 34 mi. (50 - 55 km)
Day 4:
Category A: Lindau - Arbon, 31 mi. (50 km)
Category B: Kressbronn - Höchst/Rorschach, 25/31 mi. (40/50 km)
Day 5:
Category A: Arbon - Constance, 22 mi. (35 km)
Category B: Höchst- Constance, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 6: Constance - Schaffhausen, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Schaffhausen - Rhine Falls - Constance/Kreuzlingen, 28 mi. (45 km) + boat trip
Day 8: Individual departure or extension of stayDay 1: Individual arrival in Constance
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.Day 2:
Category A: Constance - Überlingen, 31 mi. (50 km)
Category B: Constance - Ludwigshafen / Sipplingen / 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.
Day 3:
Category A: Überlingen - Wasserburg/Lindau, 31/37 mi. (50/60 km)
Category B: Überlingen - Kressbronn/Nonnenhorn, 31 - 34 mi. (50 - 55 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.
Day 4:
Category A: Lindau - Arbon, 31 mi. (50 km)
Category B: Kressbronn - Höchst/Rorschach, 25/31 mi. (40/50 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.
Day 5:
Category A: Arbon - Constance, 22 mi. (35 km)
Category B: Höchst- Constance, 37 mi. (60 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.
Day 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.
Day 7: Schaffhausen - Rhine Falls - Constance/Kreuzlingen, 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
Note: The itinerary may begin in any overnight town.
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 will be visiting 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, 16/12 mi. (25 / 20 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, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 8: Individual departure or extension of stayDay 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 cycle to the nearby Flower Island of Mainau (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, 16/12 mi. (25 / 20 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 harbour 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.Sample hotels:
ABC-Hotel
Apartment HotelDay 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/Kreuzlingen
Day 2: Constance - Radolfzell - Stein am Rhein - Constance, 50 mi. (80 km)
Day 3: Constance - Bregenz, 31 / 41 mi. (50 / 65 km) + ferry trip
Day 4: Bregenz - Constance, 53 / 44 mi. (85 / 70 km)
Day 5: Departure or extended stay in ConstanceDay 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.Day 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.Sample hotels:
Hotel Ko'Ono, Constance-Litzelstetten
ABC HotelDay 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:
Hotel Pension Nagel, Lindau
Hotel Messmer, BregenzDay 4: Lindau / Bregenz - Constance, 53 / 44 mi. (85 / 70 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.Sample hotels:
Hotel Ko'Ono, Constance-Litzelstetten
ABC HotelDay 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.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
Please Note: Hotel bookings are based on availability and we do our best to provide the highest quality tours within each category. In rare cases, we cannot always guarantee all hotels will be in city center or have air conditioning. Double bed rooms are generally not available.
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 selected category
- 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 Sea Life Center Constance
- Entrance Mainau Island
- 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 or 30-speed mountain bike (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
2022
Daily departures until October 23, 2022
Season A: October 9 to October 23, 2022
Season B: September 18 to October 8, 2022
Season C: August 21 to September 17, 2022
Season D: July 1 to August 20, 2022Cat. A+ Cat. A Cat. B Season A $ 1555 £ 883 $ 1,376 € 1008 ₪ 3717 NZ$ 1715 kr 11094 $ 1,054 $ 1247 £ 708 $ 1,103 € 808 ₪ 2980 NZ$ 1375 kr 8893 $ 845 $ 984 £ 559 $ 871 € 638 ₪ 2353 NZ$ 1085 kr 7022 $ 667 Season B $ 1710 £ 971 $ 1,513 € 1108 ₪ 4086 NZ$ 1885 kr 12195 $ 1,159 $ 1401 £ 796 $ 1,240 € 908 ₪ 3348 NZ$ 1545 kr 9993 $ 950 $ 1139 £ 647 $ 1,008 € 738 ₪ 2722 NZ$ 1256 kr 8122 $ 772 Season C $ 1864 £ 1058 $ 1,649 € 1208 ₪ 4455 NZ$ 2055 kr 13295 $ 1,263 $ 1555 £ 883 $ 1,376 € 1008 ₪ 3717 NZ$ 1715 kr 11094 $ 1,054 $ 1293 £ 734 $ 1,144 € 838 ₪ 3090 NZ$ 1426 kr 9223 $ 876 Season D $ 1941 £ 1102 $ 1,718 € 1258 ₪ 4639 NZ$ 2140 kr 13846 $ 1,316 $ 1633 £ 927 $ 1,445 € 1058 ₪ 3902 NZ$ 1800 kr 11644 $ 1,106 $ 1370 £ 778 $ 1,212 € 888 ₪ 3275 NZ$ 1511 kr 9773 $ 929 Single supplement * $ 770 £ 437 $ 681 € 499 ₪ 1840 NZ$ 849 kr 5492 $ 522 $ 384 £ 218 $ 340 € 249 ₪ 918 NZ$ 424 kr 2740 $ 260 $ 307 £ 174 $ 272 € 199 ₪ 734 NZ$ 339 kr 2190 $ 208 * Double room for single-use
Daily departures until October 3, 2022
Season A: September 28 to October 3, 2022
Season B: September 18 to September 27, 2022
Season C: August 21 to September 17, 2022
Season D: July 1 to August 20, 2022Cat. A Cat. B Season A $ 1401 £ 796 $ 1,240 € 908 ₪ 3348 NZ$ 1545 kr 9993 $ 950 $ 1139 £ 647 $ 1,008 € 738 ₪ 2722 NZ$ 1256 kr 8122 $ 772 Season B $ 1557 £ 884 $ 1,378 € 1009 ₪ 3721 NZ$ 1717 kr 11105 $ 1,055 $ 1293 £ 734 $ 1,144 € 838 ₪ 3090 NZ$ 1426 kr 9223 $ 876 Season C $ 1710 £ 971 $ 1,513 € 1108 ₪ 4086 NZ$ 1885 kr 12195 $ 1,159 $ 1447 £ 822 $ 1,281 € 938 ₪ 3459 NZ$ 1596 kr 10324 $ 981 Season D $ 1787 £ 1015 $ 1,581 € 1158 ₪ 4270 NZ$ 1970 kr 12745 $ 1,211 $ 1525 £ 866 $ 1,349 € 988 ₪ 3643 NZ$ 1681 kr 10874 $ 1,033 Single supplement $ 461 £ 262 $ 408 € 299 ₪ 1103 NZ$ 509 kr 3291 $ 313 $ 307 £ 174 $ 272 € 199 ₪ 734 NZ$ 339 kr 2190 $ 208 Daily departures until October 23, 2022
Season A: October 9 to October 23, 2022
Season B: September 18 to October 8, 2022
Season C: August 21 to September 17, 2022
Season D: July 1 to August 20, 2022Season A $ 1324 £ 752 $ 1,171 € 858 ₪ 3164 NZ$ 1460 kr 9443 $ 897 Season B $ 1478 £ 839 $ 1,308 € 958 ₪ 3533 NZ$ 1630 kr 10544 $ 1,002 Season C $ 1555 £ 883 $ 1,376 € 1008 ₪ 3717 NZ$ 1715 kr 11094 $ 1,054 Season D $ 1633 £ 927 $ 1,445 € 1058 ₪ 3902 NZ$ 1800 kr 11644 $ 1,106 Single supplement $ 384 £ 218 $ 340 € 249 ₪ 918 NZ$ 424 kr 2740 $ 260 Daily departures until October 23, 2022
Season A: October 9 - October 23, 2022
Season B: September 18 to October 8, 2022
Season C: August 21 to September 17, 2022
Season D: July 1 to August 20, 2022Season A $ 645 £ 366 $ 571 € 418 ₪ 1541 NZ$ 711 kr 4600 $ 437 Season B $ 768 £ 436 $ 680 € 498 ₪ 1836 NZ$ 847 kr 5481 $ 521 Season C $ 846 £ 480 $ 748 € 548 ₪ 2021 NZ$ 932 kr 6031 $ 573 Season D $ 923 £ 524 $ 816 € 598 ₪ 2205 NZ$ 1017 kr 6582 $ 625 Single supplement $ 214 £ 122 $ 190 € 139 ₪ 513 NZ$ 236 kr 1530 $ 145 Extra Options
Bike rental options
7 & 8 Day tours:
Electric bike: $ 170 £ 96 $ 150 € 110 ₪ 406 NZ$ 187 kr 1211 $ 115 Tandem: $ 85 £ 48 $ 75 € 55 ₪ 203 NZ$ 94 kr 605 $ 58 E-Cargo bike with two child seats: $ 170 £ 96 $ 150 € 110 ₪ 406 NZ$ 187 kr 1211 $ 115 Child/youth bike (discount)*: - $ 68 £ 39 $ 60 € 44 ₪ 162 NZ$ 75 kr 484 $ 46 Trailer/Weehoo: $ 69 £ 39 $ 61 € 45 ₪ 166 NZ$ 77 kr 495 $ 47 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: $ 77 £ 44 $ 68 € 50 ₪ 184 NZ$ 85 kr 550 $ 52
Extra nights: 7 & 8 Day Tours
Category A+ Category A Category B Constance/Kreuzlingen $ 187 £ 106 $ 165 € 121 ₪ 446 NZ$ 206 kr 1332 $ 127 $ 128 £ 73 $ 113 € 83 ₪ 306 NZ$ 141 kr 913 $ 87 $ 96 £ 54 $ 85 € 62 ₪ 229 NZ$ 105 kr 682 $ 65 Single supplement $ 123 £ 70 $ 109 € 80 ₪ 295 NZ$ 136 kr 880 $ 84 $ 56 £ 32 $ 49 € 36 ₪ 133 NZ$ 61 kr 396 $ 38 $ 46 £ 26 $ 41 € 30 ₪ 111 NZ$ 51 kr 330 $ 31 Stein/Gailingen $ 187 £ 106 $ 165 € 121 ₪ 446 NZ$ 206 kr 1332 $ 127 $ 128 £ 73 $ 113 € 83 ₪ 306 NZ$ 141 kr 913 $ 87 $ 80 £ 46 $ 71 € 52 ₪ 192 NZ$ 88 kr 572 $ 54 Single supplement $ 123 £ 70 $ 109 € 80 ₪ 295 NZ$ 136 kr 880 $ 84 $ 56 £ 32 $ 49 € 36 ₪ 133 NZ$ 61 kr 396 $ 38 $ 40 £ 23 $ 35 € 26 ₪ 96 NZ$ 44 kr 286 $ 27 Überlingen $ 187 £ 106 $ 165 € 121 ₪ 446 NZ$ 206 kr 1332 $ 127 $ 145 £ 82 $ 128 € 94 ₪ 347 NZ$ 160 kr 1035 $ 98 $ 80 £ 46 $ 71 € 52 ₪ 192 NZ$ 88 kr 572 $ 54 Single supplement $ 123 £ 70 $ 109 € 80 ₪ 295 NZ$ 136 kr 880 $ 84 $ 56 £ 32 $ 49 € 36 ₪ 133 NZ$ 61 kr 396 $ 38 $ 40 £ 23 $ 35 € 26 ₪ 96 NZ$ 44 kr 286 $ 27 Kressbronn / Lindau $ 187 £ 106 $ 165 € 121 ₪ 446 NZ$ 206 kr 1332 $ 127 $ 154 £ 88 $ 137 € 100 ₪ 369 NZ$ 170 kr 1101 $ 105 $ 96 £ 54 $ 85 € 62 ₪ 229 NZ$ 105 kr 682 $ 65 Single supplement $ 123 £ 70 $ 109 € 80 ₪ 295 NZ$ 136 kr 880 $ 84 $ 52 £ 30 $ 46 € 34 ₪ 125 NZ$ 58 kr 374 $ 36 $ 46 £ 26 $ 41 € 30 ₪ 111 NZ$ 51 kr 330 $ 31 Höchst / Rorschach / Arbon $ 187 £ 106 $ 165 € 121 ₪ 446 NZ$ 206 kr 1332 $ 127 $ 145 £ 82 $ 128 € 94 ₪ 347 NZ$ 160 kr 1035 $ 98 $ 96 £ 54 $ 85 € 62 ₪ 229 NZ$ 105 kr 682 $ 65 Single supplement $ 123 £ 70 $ 109 € 80 ₪ 295 NZ$ 136 kr 880 $ 84 $ 56 £ 32 $ 49 € 36 ₪ 133 NZ$ 61 kr 396 $ 38 $ 46 £ 26 $ 41 € 30 ₪ 111 NZ$ 51 kr 330 $ 31 Schaffhausen - $ 145 £ 82 $ 128 € 94 ₪ 347 NZ$ 160 kr 1035 $ 98 $ 128 £ 73 $ 113 € 83 ₪ 306 NZ$ 141 kr 913 $ 87 Single supplement - $ 56 £ 32 $ 49 € 36 ₪ 133 NZ$ 61 kr 396 $ 38 $ 40 £ 23 $ 35 € 26 ₪ 96 NZ$ 44 kr 286 $ 27 Children's discounts are available and apply if staying in the same room as two full-paying adults.
Extra nights: 8 Day Family Tour
Rorschach/Arbon Other locations Twin $ 128 £ 73 $ 113 € 83 ₪ 306 NZ$ 141 kr 913 $ 87 $ 105 £ 60 $ 93 € 68 ₪ 251 NZ$ 116 kr 748 $ 71 Single $ 177 £ 101 $ 157 € 115 ₪ 424 NZ$ 196 kr 1266 $ 120 $ 151 £ 86 $ 134 € 98 ₪ 361 NZ$ 167 kr 1079 $ 102 Children's discounts are available and apply if staying in the same room as two full-paying adults.
Extra nights: 5 Day Tour
Constance Lindau/Bregenz Twin $ 105 £ 60 $ 93 € 68 ₪ 251 NZ$ 116 kr 748 $ 71 $ 122 £ 69 $ 108 € 79 ₪ 291 NZ$ 134 kr 869 $ 83 Single $ 154 £ 88 $ 137 € 100 ₪ 369 NZ$ 170 kr 1101 $ 105 $ 170 £ 96 $ 150 € 110 ₪ 406 NZ$ 187 kr 1211 $ 115 Please Note
- Rates are 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
![Stein am Rhein on Lake Constance, Switzerland. Flickr:Luca Casartelli]()
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![Meersburg in Germany on the Bodensee, or Lake Constance. Flickr:FDelventhal]()
![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]()
![Radolfzell on the Bodensee, aka Lake Constance. Flickr:lilith-eve-]()
![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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