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
Your bike tour around Lake Constance will lead through the countries of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland on the Lake Constance Cycle Route, one of Europe's most desirable cycling paths.
You begin to bike in Constance, 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 Abbeu, and the Sulzberg and Wartegg Castles. Then via Arbon, the oldest settlement on Lake Constance, and Romanshorn, the route will take you back to the start.
And did we mention the islands you will visit; Mainau and Lindau?
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.
Please take a look at our 12-day tour!
Upon request, we can also send you details about a single hotel based tour.
Want to see more bike tours in Austria? Also, check out our full list of bike tours in Germany.
Itinerary
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, (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)
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)
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)
Day 6:
Category A+: Horn - Constance, (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 - Wasserburg/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, 25/37 mi. (40/60 km)
Day 5:
Category A: Arbon - Constance, 22 mi. (35 km)
Category B: Höchst- Constance, 25/31 mi. (40/50 km)
Day 6: Constance - Schaffhausen, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Schaffhausen - Rhine Falls - Constance/Kreuzlingen, 34 mi. (55 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.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 to 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, 25/37 mi. (40/60 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, 25/31 mi. (40/50 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“ 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 so that there's no way children can get bored on the trip. 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)
When 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.*All distances are approximate. 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
8-day regular tour and 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 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. Twin bed rooms are scarce.
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 and 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)
- 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 and dinners
- Helmet not available (we recommend bringing your own)
- City tax, if applicable (to be paid at each hotel) approximately €2 per night
- Bike Protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
2021
Daily departures from March 27 to October 24, 2021
Season A: March 27 to March 31 + April 5 to April 17 + October 1 to October 24
Season B: April 1 to April 4 + April 18 to May 5 + June 7 to June 10 + June 14 to June 17 + June 21 to June 24 + September 12 to September 30, 2021
Season C: May 6 to May 10 + May 16 + May 24 to May 27 + June 6 + June 11 to June 13 + June 18 to June 20 + June 25 to June 30 + August 22 to September 11, 2021
Season D: May 11 to May 15 + May 17 to May 23 + May 28 to June 5 + July 1 to August 21, 2021Cat. A+ Cat. A Cat. B Season A $ 1545 £ 821 $ 1,430 € 948 ₪ 3676 NZ$ 1621 kr 9859 $ 1,144 $ 1219 £ 648 $ 1,129 € 748 ₪ 2901 NZ$ 1279 kr 7779 $ 903 $ 975 £ 518 $ 902 € 598 ₪ 2319 NZ$ 1023 kr 6219 $ 722 Season B $ 1708 £ 908 $ 1,581 € 1048 ₪ 4064 NZ$ 1792 kr 10899 $ 1,265 $ 1382 £ 735 $ 1,279 € 848 ₪ 3288 NZ$ 1450 kr 8819 $ 1,024 $ 1105 £ 587 $ 1,023 € 678 ₪ 2629 NZ$ 1159 kr 7051 $ 818 Season C $ 1790 £ 951 $ 1,657 € 1098 ₪ 4258 NZ$ 1877 kr 11419 $ 1,326 $ 1464 £ 778 $ 1,355 € 898 ₪ 3482 NZ$ 1535 kr 9339 $ 1,084 $ 1187 £ 631 $ 1,098 € 728 ₪ 2823 NZ$ 1245 kr 7571 $ 879 Season D $ 1871 £ 994 $ 1,732 € 1148 ₪ 4452 NZ$ 1963 kr 11939 $ 1,386 $ 1545 £ 821 $ 1,430 € 948 ₪ 3676 NZ$ 1621 kr 9859 $ 1,144 $ 1268 £ 674 $ 1,174 € 778 ₪ 3017 NZ$ 1330 kr 8091 $ 939 Single supplement - $ 399 £ 212 $ 370 € 245 ₪ 950 NZ$ 419 kr 2548 $ 296 $ 324 £ 172 $ 300 € 199 ₪ 772 NZ$ 340 kr 2070 $ 240 Daily departures from April 5 to October 3, 2021
Season A: April 4 to April 17 + October 1 to October 3, 2021
Season B: April 18 to May 5 + June 7 to June 10 + June 14 - June 17 + June 21 to June 24 + September 12 to September 30, 2021
Season C: May 6 to May 10 + May 16 + May 24 to May 27 + June 6 + June 11 to June 13 + June 18 to June 20 + June 25 to June 30 + August 22 to September 11, 2021
Season D: May 11 to May 15 + May 17 to May 23 + May 28 to June 5 + July 1 to August 21, 2021Cat. A Cat. B Season A $ 1350 £ 717 $ 1,249 € 828 ₪ 3211 NZ$ 1416 kr 8611 $ 1,000 $ 1105 £ 587 $ 1,023 € 678 ₪ 2629 NZ$ 1159 kr 7051 $ 818 Season B $ 1529 £ 813 $ 1,415 € 938 ₪ 3637 NZ$ 1604 kr 9755 $ 1,132 $ 1268 £ 674 $ 1,174 € 778 ₪ 3017 NZ$ 1330 kr 8091 $ 939 Season C $ 1627 £ 865 $ 1,506 € 998 ₪ 3870 NZ$ 1706 kr 10379 $ 1,205 $ 1350 £ 717 $ 1,249 € 828 ₪ 3211 NZ$ 1416 kr 8611 $ 1,000 Season D $ 1708 £ 908 $ 1,581 € 1048 ₪ 4064 NZ$ 1792 kr 10899 $ 1,265 $ 1431 £ 761 $ 1,325 € 878 ₪ 3405 NZ$ 1501 kr 9131 $ 1,060 Single supplement $ 465 £ 247 $ 430 € 285 ₪ 1105 NZ$ 487 kr 2964 $ 344 $ 318 £ 169 $ 294 € 195 ₪ 756 NZ$ 333 kr 2028 $ 235 Daily departures from April 11 to October 6 and Sunday departures, March 28, April 4, October 10 to October 31, 2021
Season A: March 28 + April 4 + April 11 to April 17 + October 1 to October 31, 2021
Season B: April 18 to May 5 + June 7 to June 10 + June 14 to June 17 + June 21 to June 24 + September 12 to September 30, 2021
Season C: May 6 to May 10 + May 16 + May 24 to May 27 + June 6 + June 11 to June 13 + June 18 to June 20 + June 25 to June 30 + August 22 to September 11, 2021
Season D: May 11 to May 15 + May 17 to May 23 + May 28 to June 5 + July 1 to August 21, 20213-star Season A $ 1219 £ 648 $ 1,129 € 748 ₪ 2901 NZ$ 1279 kr 7779 $ 903 Season B $ 1382 £ 735 $ 1,279 € 848 ₪ 3288 NZ$ 1450 kr 8819 $ 1,024 Season C $ 1464 £ 778 $ 1,355 € 898 ₪ 3482 NZ$ 1535 kr 9339 $ 1,084 Season D $ 1545 £ 821 $ 1,430 € 948 ₪ 3676 NZ$ 1621 kr 9859 $ 1,144 Single supplement $ 383 £ 204 $ 355 € 235 ₪ 911 NZ$ 402 kr 2444 $ 284 Daily departures from March 27 to October 24, 2021
Season A: March 27 to March 31 + April 5 to April 17 + October 1 to October 24
Season B: April 1 to April 4 + April 18 to May 5 + June 7 to June 10 + June 14 to June 17 + June 21 to June 24 + September 12 to September 30, 2021
Season C: May 6 to May 10 + May 16 + May 24 to May 27 + June 6 + June 11 to June 13 + June 18 to June 20 + June 25 to June 30 + August 22 to September 11, 2021
Season D: May 11 to May 15 + May 17 to May 23 + May 28 to June 5 + July 1 to August 21, 20213-star Season A $ 600 £ 319 $ 555 € 368 ₪ 1427 NZ$ 629 kr 3827 $ 444 Season B $ 763 £ 405 $ 706 € 468 ₪ 1815 NZ$ 800 kr 4867 $ 565 Season C $ 844 £ 449 $ 782 € 518 ₪ 2009 NZ$ 886 kr 5387 $ 625 Season D $ 926 £ 492 $ 857 € 568 ₪ 2203 NZ$ 971 kr 5907 $ 686 Single supplement $ 220 £ 117 $ 204 € 135 ₪ 523 NZ$ 231 kr 1404 $ 163 Twin rooms / separate beds are not always available. You must clearly state in your booking that you request twin-bed rooms and we will do our very best to accommodate.
Extra Options
Electric bike rental
7 and 8-day tours: $ 196 £ 104 $ 181 € 120 ₪ 465 NZ$ 205 kr 1248 $ 145 5-day tour: $ 82 £ 43 $ 75 € 50 ₪ 194 NZ$ 85 kr 520 $ 60
Extra nights
Category A Category B Constance/Kreuzlingen $ 129 £ 68 $ 119 € 79 ₪ 306 NZ$ 135 kr 822 $ 95 $ 96 £ 51 $ 89 € 59 ₪ 229 NZ$ 101 kr 614 $ 71 Stein/Gailingen $ 129 £ 68 $ 119 € 79 ₪ 306 NZ$ 135 kr 822 $ 95 $ 90 £ 48 $ 83 € 55 ₪ 213 NZ$ 94 kr 572 $ 66 Überlingen $ 129 £ 68 $ 119 € 79 ₪ 306 NZ$ 135 kr 822 $ 95 $ 80 £ 42 $ 74 € 49 ₪ 190 NZ$ 84 kr 510 $ 59 Kressbronn / Lindau $ 155 £ 82 $ 143 € 95 ₪ 368 NZ$ 162 kr 988 $ 115 $ 96 £ 51 $ 89 € 59 ₪ 229 NZ$ 101 kr 614 $ 71 Höchst / Rorschach / Arbon $ 139 £ 74 $ 128 € 85 ₪ 330 NZ$ 145 kr 884 $ 103 $ 90 £ 48 $ 83 € 55 ₪ 213 NZ$ 94 kr 572 $ 66 Schaffhausen $ 145 £ 77 $ 134 € 89 ₪ 345 NZ$ 152 kr 926 $ 107 $ 129 £ 68 $ 119 € 79 ₪ 306 NZ$ 135 kr 822 $ 95 Single supplement $ 42 £ 23 $ 39 € 26 ₪ 101 NZ$ 44 kr 270 $ 31 $ 59 £ 31 $ 54 € 36 ₪ 140 NZ$ 62 kr 374 $ 43 Children's discounts are available and apply if staying in the same room as two full paying adults.
Child bike, intermediate bike (for teenagers), child's trailer, e-cargo-bike with seats for 2 children are available.Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- 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 average daily distances of 13 to 35 miles (20 to 55 km). Route runs predominantly flat, with an occasional rolling hill, and 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. The hottest day of the year generally occurs in August with an average high of 77° F and low of 59°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. Children’s discounts available (apply for accommodation in rooms with two full-paying guests.) Ask us for pricing.
Important to know
DOCUMENTS
Before you travel, please check your country's passport and visa requirements and the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. For our other international clients, please be sure that you research your own country's travel requirements. It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure proper documentation.
*Important note: Beginning July 1, 2021, additional documentation from the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Extra Stay
This tour is very flexible. The cycling days can be shortened or lengthened, and you can usually book an extra night in any of the towns.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Radweg-Reisen GmbH.
We value the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
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![Bregenz Festival on Lake Constance, Germany. Photo courtesy of Austrian National Tourist Office]()
![Statue at harbor entrance in Konstanz, Lake Constance, Germany. Photo via Flickr:Bernd Thaller]()
![Harbor of Lindau Island, Germany, Lake Constance. Photo via Flickr:Keith Roper]()
![Überlingen on Lake Constance, Germany. Photo via Flickr:Pixelteufel]()
![Lindau Island Harbor, Bavaria Swabia, Germany. Photo via Flickr:Jura]()
![Beautiful architecture in Meersburg, Germany, Bodensee. Photo via Flickr:Patrick Nouhailler]()
![Biking through Meersburg, Germany, Lake Constance. Photo via Flickr:Stefan Jurca]()
![Lindau Island on Lake Constance. Photo via Flickr:Kieth Roper]()
![Stadsteig in Bregenz, Vorarlberg, Austria. Photo via Flickr:Stefan Jurca]()
![Bodensee Wine Fest in Meersburg, Germany. Photo via Flickr:LenDog64]()
![Rathausplatz in Stein am Rhein in Switzerland. Photo via Wikimedia Commons:Joachim Kohler Bremen]()
![Biking to Friedrichshafen, Germany. Photo via Flickr:Kiefer]()
![Stein am Rhein in canton Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Photo via Flickr:Luca Casartelli]()
![Spargel and Schnitzel in Germany, of course! Photo via Flickr:Frank Steiner]()
![Graf-Wilhelm-Straße in Bregenz, Vorarlberg, Austria. Photo via Flickr:Stefan Jurca]()
![Cable car in Bregenz, Austria. Photo via Flickr:Kiefer]()
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