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Shores of Lake Constance

Orchards, vineyards & panoramic slopes
 
Enjoy varied routes and ever-changing views on this leisurely, self-guided hotel-to-hotel walking holiday, with luggage transported. Be sure to try the delicious local lake fish, to visit the famous gardens of Mainau, and to sail across Bodensee’s calm, shimmering waters.
Shores of Lake Constance. 6 nights
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A walking holiday around Lake Constance

Invisible, the borders of Germany, Austria and Switzerland converge in Europe’s third-largest lake. Instead, the eye beholds shimmering waters, a shoreline fringed with orchards and vineyards, and panoramas stretching towards the mountains at the very heart of Europe.
Therein lies the attraction of this holiday: the hard-to-come-by yet very appealing combination of easy walking and far-reaching views. Not only do they stretch for miles, but they evolve over the course of your holiday, opening out along the length of the lake – also known as Bodensee – towards the Alps, which are still cloaked in snow at the start of the season.
There’s plenty to discover, too: gardens, churches and museums, plus stately towns whose prosperity reflects the importance of Lake Constance, just as its mirror-like waters reflect everything surrounding it. Linking all this is a network of boats, trains and buses, meaning you can do very little walking if you so wish, often free of charge thanks to the guest cards provided by each welcoming hotel. The abundance of apple trees – which blossom in early May – gives rise to pop-up fruit stalls along the trails, and such is the choice of restaurants that all stays are on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Be sure to try the delicious lake fish – trout, pike, perch, whitefish and more – often accompanied by vegetables grown on the lake island of Reichenau.
 

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Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on almost any day of the week, and are free to add extra nights.
  • The average maximum daytime temperatures and monthly rainfall relate to the nearest weather station and are intended as a guide only.
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  • Arrival in Bodman
    Night 1: at Hotel Anker (the first of two nights here).
    As your first night’s accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of walking.

    Unless specified otherwise, the journeys by bus and train are free of charge thanks to the guest card you are given by each hotel. In some cases, in high season only, it is possible to take a boat instead of a bus. All boats (except the trip to Mainau) should be paid for locally.
  • Free day in Bodman

    Explore Bodman
    For an easy start to your holiday, you could explore your immediate surroundings, including the 18th-century Schloss Bodman and its parkland (open Monday to Friday) and the village’s small pebble beach, from which you can swim in warm weather.

    Circular lakeside route: 8km, 2.5hrs
    Alternatively, to stretch your legs, you could stroll southwards, via the marina, along the lake’s leafy shores.

    Circular 'ruins' walk: 5.5km, 2hrs
    This second circuit climbs through woodland up above the village to visit both the ruins of the 14th-century Bodman family castle and also the small monastery of Kloster Frauenberg.

    Linear walk from Ludwigshafen to Bodman: 5.5km, 2hrs
    A fourth option is to take a bus or boat to Ludwigshafen and, after a leisurely lunch in the town and a quick look at the historic Customs House, walk back to Bodman through woods and protected wetlands which are home to a variety of birdlife. This route is steep in parts, so we also provide notes for a slightly shorter, low-level version.
    Circular lakeside route: 8km
    On the lakeside route around Bodman
    Circular 'ruins' walk: 5.5km
    Linear walk from Ludwigshafen to Bodman: 5.5km
  • Bodman to Überlingen: 8km, 3hrs
    The day starts with a bus or boat ride to Ludwigshafen, from where a short ascent brings you above the south-facing orchards and vineyards, to a fabulous path which undulates gently through woodland, passing numerous vantage points looking right across the water towards the Alps. One even has a restaurant with panoramic views over the lake, making it an ideal lunch stop before the gentle descent into Sipplingen. From here you take the train for the six-minute journey to Überlingen, where you spend two nights at the Hotel Villa Rosengarten.
    Bodman to Überlingen: 8km
    Descending into Sipplingen on the route from Bodman to Überlingen
  • Free day in Überlingen

    Explore Überlingen and its surroundings
    You may wish to take things easy by exploring Überlingen’s cathedral, town hall and, above all, its colourful public gardens (we provide a town trail). Other options involve taking a boat to visit either the picturesque medieval town of Meersburg, whose name means ‘castle by the sea’, or the fascinating open-air museum and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Unteruhldingen – complete with replica houses built on stilts in the water – where you can find out about life in the Bronze Age (closed in October).

    Linear walk from Sipplingen to Überlingen: 9km, 3.5hrs
    However, we highly recommend returning to Sipplingen by train (pay locally) and walking back to Überlingen. Choose between a lower route through a wood with seven curious rock pillars and across an open plateau, or a higher, more strenuous route which rewards you with far-reaching views and a variety of scenery.
    Linear walk from Sipplingen to Überlingen: 9km
    UNESCO World Heritage Site in Unteruhldingen
  • Überlingen to Konstanz: 9.5km, 3.5hrs
    Leaving Überlingen, you catch the boat to the island of Mainau. It is home to one of the largest butterfly houses in Germany, but is better known for its botanical gardens – it is often referred to as the Blumeninsel  (‘flower island’) and boasts hundreds of different varieties of tulip, rose, dahlia and azalea alone, not to mention other types of flower, depending on the season. After strolling amid the vibrant flowerbeds and mature trees, you follow an easy path alongside the lake to eponymous Konstanz. (Alternatively, you can catch a bus from Mainau to Konstanz; pay locally.) Here, you spend a final two nights at the Hotel Barbarossa.
    Überlingen to Konstanz: 9.5km
    Near Überlingen
  • Free day in Konstanz

    Explore Konstanz
    To help you discover Konstanz, we provide notes for a self-guided walking tour of the town.

    Circular walk on Reichenau: 7.5km, 2.5hrs
    If you would like a final walk, our recommendation is to head by bus, train or boat (pay locally in all cases) to the island of Reichenau – listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site owing to its 8th-century frescoed monastery – for a gentle circuit amid market gardens, wineries and landmark churches.

    Visit Friedrichshafen
    Or, for a very different end to your holiday, take a boat to Friedrichshafen to visit its museum (closed Mondays in April) about airships in general and, more specifically, the Zeppelin, the iconic ‘flying cigar’ which often drifts languorously above the lake.       
 

Accommodation

You stay in three hotels which, although quite different in character, all offer a warm welcome.

To make your holiday all the more special, opt for our upgrade hotel in Konstanz. Please indicate your preference at the time of booking. Whichever hotel you choose, we recommend an extra night in Konstanz, as there is a wide choice of walks, visits and excursions to enjoy from here. In fact, all of the hotels on this holiday make a good choice for an extra night, as there is plenty to explore from each!

Please note: most beds in German hotels are normally one large base with two mattresses/duvets. We refer to these as 'Austrian Twins' and they are locally regarded to serve requests for both double and twin bedded rooms. Separate twin beds or traditional double beds with one large mattress are rare and cannot be guaranteed.
 

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Prices & travel options
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  • 6 nights: 25 April 2021 - 11 October 2021 & 23 April 2022 - 09 October 2022

    Start any day except Wednesday | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    25 Apr - 21 May 2021 £740 £190
    22 May - 30 Sep 2021 £770 £195
    1 - 5 Oct 2021 £740 £190
    23 Apr - 21 May 2022 £780 £200
    22 May - 30 Sep 2022 £815 £205
    1 - 3 Oct 2022 £780 £200
    3rd & 4th person discount £0
    Single traveller supplement £0

    Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

    Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

    6 nights: 25 April 2021 - 11 October 2021 & 23 April 2022 - 09 October 2022

    Start any day except Wednesday | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    25 Apr - 21 May 2021 £1160 £190
    22 May - 30 Sep 2021 £1195 £195
    1 - 5 Oct 2021 £1160 £190
    23 Apr - 21 May 2022 £1220 £200
    22 May - 30 Sep 2022 £1260 £205
    1 - 3 Oct 2022 £1220 £200
    3rd & 4th person discount -£35
    Single traveller supplement £35

    Includes all elements in the 'walk price', plus standard-class travel by Eurostar from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet International to Lille or Paris, with onward travel as described below.

    Included travel from the UK: UK–Paris (Eurostar), Paris–Konstanz (TGV/regional rail), approx. duration 10h plus 0h30 taxi transfer. Home, Konstanz–Paris (TGV/regional rail), Paris–UK (Eurostar), approx. duration 10h plus 0h10 walk from hotel.
    > More about 'by rail' prices
    > The 'rail experience': what to expect

    If you book your holiday less than 6 months in advance of your travel date, seats may no longer be available at the tariffs on which our prices are based, but we may be able to offer you seats on the same services at a supplement.

  • 6 nights, staying at Steigenberger Inselhotel: 25 April 2021 - 11 October 2021 & 23 April 2022 - 09 October 2022

    Start any day except Wednesday | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    25 Apr - 21 May 2021 £860 £255
    22 May - 8 Jun 2021 £890 £260
    9 Jun - 27 Aug 2021 £945 £310
    28 Aug - 30 Sep 2021 £890 £260
    1 - 5 Oct 2021 £860 £255
    23 Apr - 21 May 2022 £895 £270
    22 May - 8 Jun 2022 £935 £275
    9 Jun - 27 Aug 2022 £995 £330
    28 Aug - 30 Sep 2022 £935 £275
    1 - 3 Oct 2022 £895 £270
    3rd & 4th person discount £0
    Single traveller supplement £0

    Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

    Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

    6 nights, staying at Steigenberger Inselhotel: 25 April 2021 - 11 October 2021 & 23 April 2022 - 09 October 2022

    Start any day except Wednesday | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    25 Apr - 21 May 2021 £1280 £255
    22 May - 8 Jun 2021 £1315 £260
    9 Jun - 27 Aug 2021 £1370 £310
    28 Aug - 30 Sep 2021 £1315 £260
    1 - 5 Oct 2021 £1280 £255
    23 Apr - 21 May 2022 £1345 £270
    22 May - 8 Jun 2022 £1385 £275
    9 Jun - 27 Aug 2022 £1440 £330
    28 Aug - 30 Sep 2022 £1385 £275
    1 - 3 Oct 2022 £1345 £270
    3rd & 4th person discount -£35
    Single traveller supplement £35

    Includes all elements in the 'walk price', plus standard-class travel by Eurostar from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet International to Lille or Paris, with onward travel as described below.

    Included travel from the UK: UK–Paris (Eurostar), Paris–Konstanz (TGV/regional rail), approx. duration 10h plus 0h30 taxi transfer. Home, Konstanz–Paris (TGV/regional rail), Paris–UK (Eurostar), approx. duration 10h plus 0h10 walk from hotel.
    > More about 'by rail' prices
    > The 'rail experience': what to expect

    If you book your holiday less than 6 months in advance of your travel date, seats may no longer be available at the tariffs on which our prices are based, but we may be able to offer you seats on the same services at a supplement.

  • Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

    Hotel Anker, Bodman
    XL with balcony: 25 Apr - 11 Oct 2021 £14
    XL with balcony: 23 Apr - 09 Oct 2022 £15
    Hotel Villa Rosengarten, Überlingen
    Deluxe: 25 Apr - 11 Oct 2021 £6
    Deluxe: 23 Apr - 09 Oct 2022 £8
    Deluxe 'Reine Viktoria': 25 Apr - 11 Oct 2021 £18
    Deluxe 'Reine Viktoria': 23 Apr - 09 Oct 2022 £20
    Deluxe 'Romanze': 25 Apr - 11 Oct 2021 £16
    Deluxe 'Romanze': 23 Apr - 09 Oct 2022 £18

    Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

    Hotel Anker, Bodman (B&B) Double room Single room
    25 Apr - 11 Oct 2021 £82 £126
    23 Apr - 09 Oct 2022 £88 £134
    Hotel Villa Rosengarten, Überlingen (B&B) Double room Single room
    25 Apr - 11 Oct 2021 £98 £123
    23 Apr - 09 Oct 2022 £105 £130
    Hotel Barbarossa, Konstanz (B&B) Double room Single room
    25 Apr - 11 Oct 2021 £96 £112
    23 Apr - 09 Oct 2022 £100 £118

  • Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

    Hotel Anker, Bodman
    XL with balcony: 25 Apr - 11 Oct 2021 £14
    XL with balcony: 23 Apr - 09 Oct 2022 £15
    Hotel Villa Rosengarten, Überlingen
    Deluxe: 25 Apr - 11 Oct 2021 £6
    Deluxe: 23 Apr - 09 Oct 2022 £8
    Deluxe 'Reine Viktoria': 25 Apr - 11 Oct 2021 £18
    Deluxe 'Reine Viktoria': 23 Apr - 09 Oct 2022 £20
    Deluxe 'Romanze': 25 Apr - 11 Oct 2021 £16
    Deluxe 'Romanze': 23 Apr - 09 Oct 2022 £18
    Steigenberger Hotel, Konstanz
    Lake view: 25 Apr - 11 Oct 2021 £28
    Lake view: 23 Apr - 09 Oct 2022 £30

    Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

    Hotel Anker, Bodman (B&B) Double room Single room
    25 Apr - 11 Oct 2021 £82 £126
    23 Apr - 09 Oct 2022 £88 £134
    Hotel Villa Rosengarten, Überlingen (B&B) Double room Single room
    25 Apr - 11 Oct 2021 £98 £123
    23 Apr - 09 Oct 2022 £105 £130
    Steigenberger Hotel, Konstanz (B&B) Double room Single room
    25 Apr - 13 Jun 2021 £148 £190
    14 Jun - 31 Aug 2021 £175 £240
    01 Sep - 11 Oct 2021 £148 £190
    23 Apr - 13 Jun 2022 £155 £200
    14 Jun - 31 Aug 2022 £185 £255
    01 Sep - 09 Oct 2022 £155 £200
  • RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
    Zürich
    As an alternative to flying, we can arrange rail travel from London

    Travelling from the UK

    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  we recommend flying via Zürich. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    Travelling from outside the UK
    We have many years' experience catering for customers who live outside the UK, and will be happy to make tailored arrangements to fit with your plans.

    You have two options:

    1) Book your own flights to London, from where we can book flights and onward connecting travel to your hotel.

    2) Book your own flights direct to an airport appropriate to your chosen holiday. You can either make your own way from the airport to the hotel, or we'll be happy to book onward connecting travel for you. Please consult with us before booking your flights, so that we can advise you on the suitability of your proposed route and timings.
    Outward route Airline
    Aberdeen - Zurich (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Aberdeen - Zurich (via Paris) Air France 
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    Birmingham - Zurich Swiss 
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    Bristol - Zurich (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
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    Edinburgh - Zurich Swiss 
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    Leeds Bradford - Zurich (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
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    London City - Zurich British Airways,  Swiss 
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    Gatwick - Zurich easyJet,  Swiss 
    Outward route Airline
    Heathrow - Zurich British Airways,  Swiss 
    Outward route Airline
    Luton - Zurich easyJet,  Vueling 
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    Manchester - Zurich Swiss 
    Manchester - Zurich (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Manchester - Zurich (via Munich) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Newcastle - Zurich (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Newcastle - Zurich (via Paris CDG) Air France 
    Outward route Airline
    Norwich - Zurich (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  we recommend flying via Zürich. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated in the connecting travel section, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service (£60 for India and Nepal). Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.

  • Prices below are based on 2 people travelling together. If you are travelling solo or as a party of 3 or more and our arrangements include a taxi, please contact us for prices; additional passengers often pay less.

    Connecting travel options - flying via Zurich

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    rail Zürich Airport to Konstanz HB (1h10), taxi Konstanz HB to hotel (0h35) £70 in 2021; £74 in 2022 1800
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    walk to station (0h10), rail Konstanz HB to Zürich Airport (1h10) £28 in 2021; £30 in 2022 1200
What is included
  • 6 nights
  • 6 breakfasts
  • luggage transported
  • route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation
  • guest cards giving free use of some buses and trains
  • boat to Mainau
  • entrance fee to Mainau’s botanical gardens
 
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  • Anon
    09 August 2019

    I would use Inntravel again as a trusted source for a walking holiday. Our experiences paralleled exactly with each day’s description of events and places that was provided in the packet. 

  • Mr A Poole
    Burton-on-trent
    16 July 2019

    Brilliant holiday.  Excellent choice of walks and scenery was magnificent.  Plenty of choices for evening and lunch time meals.  Insect repellent would be useful especially in the forests.  Hotels were all different and up to Inntravel's normal high standards.

  • Mr F Whitmore
    New Zealand
    13 July 2019

    We were pleased to discover the attractions of a hitherto unexplored part of Germany.  Really enjoyed the lake fish served in the restaurants.

  • Dr Caroline McDonald
    23 June 2019

     

    This trip exemplified what Inntravel do so well - well planned and enjoyable walks, with excellent notes, making a fascinating journey through different locations with varied accommodation.  The walk from Sipplingen to Uberlingen is a must; the view over the final rise is outstanding.  Uberlingen is a lovely town and the town museum is an absolute treasure trove; don't miss it.  Inntravel's recommendation of deli style wine bars in Konstanz is endorsed.  There is a lot to see at Mainau but our favourite was the globe of the world in flowers on the lake path.  Dinner at the Barbarossa is a treat, and the recommended local wine is excellent.   

  • Mrs S Carter
    Halstead
    04 June 2019

    Excellent holiday, good choice of local walks/things to do and see. Information provided on each area interesting, helpful and accurate.  Beautiful scenic area, lots of history and good choice of hotels by Inn Travel.  We did the journey by train and all the travel arrangements, tickets, information provided were excellent.  Thanks to all at Inntravel for helping us to get the most out of our holiday.

  • Anon
    29 May 2019

    The scenery is fantastic. Amazing gardens in Überlingen and on Mainau Island. Überlingen is an interesting place and worth spending time in.

  • Mr D Buxton
    Forres
    20 May 2019

    The suggested walks we did were well chosen.  I spent a further six days independently and found that much of the walking was on shared paths with cyclists and therefore on tarmac.  Bodman to Sipplingen and Sipplingen to Überlingen were about the best walks I encountered.

  • anon
    09 May 2019

    Highlights were the birds (more species recorded than on any other of our 14 Inntravel holidays) and floral displays. Also found everyone friendly and welcoming. If you don't speak German (and we only speak a little) a good dictionary (or phone with Google Translate or similar) is useful as it is very much a tourist area for Germans, not foreigners (part of the charm) and even in cafes etc not everyone speaks English, menus are usually only in German and explanatory notices in nature reserves etc. are mostly only in German.

  • Mrs P Wallis
    Australia
    05 May 2019

    This is our third trip with Inntravel, and it lived up to our expectation, everything went as planned, no hitches anywhere. Very well organised. Thank you.

  • Becky
    04 October 2018

    This is a great holiday with amazing scenery and countryside. Each place is different and provides a good contrast. The walks we did were all excellent, but we especially enjoyed the Sipplingen to Überlingen walk and the homemade cake at the Hofcafe was one of the best. The Reichenau walk was also interesting and very different from the other walks. Visiting Bodensee in Autumn the orchards were laden with apples. Locally bought apples and apple juice were delicious. The dahlias at Mainau were at their peak and we were happy to spend most of the day there. All the local boats, buses and trains were very efficient and easy to use. We travelled to Konstanz and back by train from London - it was very straightforward. Be prepared to pay for meals with cash at virtually all cafes and restaurants, even the larger ones did not accept Visa cards.

  • Mr S Brown
    Darlington
    21 September 2018

    A lovely area, well planned routes with very clear instructions. 

  • JB East Midlands
    08 September 2018

    This is a beautiful area. It was easy to get around by walking, plus public transport. There was plenty of choice for eating out in all the destination towns. In Bodman, the restaurants were in beautiful postions overlooking the lake. The food was good evrywhere with fresh fish from the lake, pork specialities and wonderful ice cream or cakes. Good quality made up rolls were available in the supermarket in Ludwigshafen.  The gardens on Mainau island were extensive and very attractively laid out. The restaurant by the brewery, mid way on the walk to Konstanz, was very handy. If you are flying to and from Zurich remember to turn off mobile data and roaming whilst in Switzerland. Also be prepared for much higher prices in Switzerland.

  • Sir C Hum
    London
    06 September 2018

    The whole holiday was hugely enjoyable.  It is always a pleasure to deal with the staff at Inntravel, who are friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable.  The itinerary was cunningly planned to give us variety and choice of experience.  The walks on the first three days were outstanding, with changing landscapes and glorious views.

  • Mr and Mrs Smith, West Sussex
    05 September 2018

    The Hotel Rosengarten was charming and so were the owners. Our room was not very big but perfectly formed with a lovely view over the rose garden. The walking was very easy and we loved the sea front restaurants and watching all the sailing boats.

     

  • Mrs J Stewart
    Milton Keynes
    05 September 2018

    Very pleasant holiday. We particularly enjoyed the visits to Unteruhldingen and Mainau, and joining in the Weinfest at Meersburg. The local apple juice was very tasty and refreshing. 

  • Mrs S Crampton
    Altrincham
    04 September 2018

    This is such a beautiful corner of Europe that we knew nothing of before our trip. It would make a great place for one of your easy cycling holidays with so many dedicated cycle tracks which, just like the footpaths, take you through such pretty countryside with some stunning views. We loved the peace and tranquility on the walks combined with the bustle and interest of the towns and villages. Everywhere, people of all ages were enjoying life. We really enjoyed the boat trips and seeing so many swans, herons, grebes and other water birds. And Mainau Island and its stunning gardens were another highlight. Combined with the coastal walk from the gardens to Konstanz, it was a wonderful day. The whole itinerary was perfect. There were plenty of places to stop and admire the views or take some refreshment and it combined walking with boat, bus and train trips, giving great variety of experience. Discovering Bodensee was a delight. A great addition to Inntravel choices. Thank you for a happy and memorable holiday.

     

  • Mrs L Myles
    Farnham
    02 September 2018

    This was our first holiday in southern Germany/Switzerland and we loved the area, the lake is a holiday destination but not over developed or over crowded.

    The walking was excellent with both gentle 'level' walks and more challenging walks over the hills surrounding the lake.

    The hotels ranged from acceptable to excellent, so overall we were delighted - congratulations to Inntravel.

  • Mrs M Walker
    Harpenden
    02 September 2018

    If you can, take a day or two extra at each hotel to make the most of all of the Inntravel suggestions. We especially enjoyed the walk on the Island of Reichenau with an interesting boat trip there and back passing wetlands and water birds. Take time to swim in the lake, enjoying the grassy beach area in Bodman and even better site in Überlingen a short walk from the Hotel Rosengarten.

    The evening meal at the Hotel Barbarossa was delicious with excellent service, but dinner at Hotel Riva in Konstanz provides a fitting celebration at the end of the trip.

  • Dr S McCawley
    USA
    31 August 2018

    This was a wonderfully varied trip.  I would recommend staying at least an extra night in both Überlingen and Konstanz. There is so much history to absorb, and the natural beauty of the lake and surrounding hills needs exploration. I think my favourite walk was up to the castle ruin in Bodman.  

  • Anon
    20 August 2018

    Lake Constance has both beautiful natural scenery, lovely gardens and pretty medieval towns with historical significance. We felt that the holiday gave us the perfect balance between country walking and sightseeing.  

  • Dr R Dunphy
    New Zealand
    12 July 2018

    We requested room upgrades where offered and were very pleased with our rooms. We loved Hotel Steigenberger and upgraded to a lakefront room which was wonderful. We loved the walks, the varied accommodation and food. We loved it all and would thoroughly recommend both walks to others.

    INNTRAVEL NOTE:These customers combined our walk Shores of Lake Constance (Upgrade Option with Steigenberger Inselhotel) with Around Lake Lucerne

  • Mr P Arnold
    Leatherhead
    03 July 2018

    A really enjoyable and relaxing holiday, with plenty of options for walks and other visits. It also has the option to do more than one of the choices in a day, which we did on a couple of occasions.

  • Mr B Walmsley
    Preston
    05 June 2018

    An excellent holiday around Lake Constance. The walks were varied and very enjoyable, they included lake shore paths, pretty villages, wooded valleys, gardens and orchards. The hotels welcomed us and provided local information which was a great help. The highlights were the walk from Sipplingen, the eagle Owls at Überlingen and a train trip to Schaffhausen.

     

  • Mrs S Jiggins
    Dunmow
    05 June 2018

    A very beautiful area. We particularly enjoyed getting about on the boats, the visits to the Stilt House Museum and Insel Mainau, weird statues! and of course some gentle walking.

  • ANON
    21 May 2018

    Bodman was a very pretty village and all the walks on the holiday were excellent with good paths, views and places to eat. Mainau Island and Reichenau were very interesting and we visited Meersburg which had a superb medieval castle so there was plenty of variety. All the hotels were good but the Steigenberger was the icing on the cake and upgrade worth doing.
 

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  • If your holiday plans go awry because of Coronavirus, rest assured that we’ll do right by you. Since the start of the pandemic, our flexible booking policy and prompt issuing of refunds to customers who prefer not to defer their holiday have earned us high praise in the national press.
  • We sincerely hope that your holiday experience will be as enjoyable as it would have been before the pandemic – walking holidays are ideal in these times of social distancing, and we’re not operating holidays if the key highlights can no longer be delivered – but, naturally, there will be some changes to ensure your and other people’s safety.
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  • Since our holidays are self-guided, we recommend calling us for a chat about your plans before making a booking, especially if it’s the first time you’ve booked with us.
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    You don’t have to take out our recommended travel insurance policy (if you live outside the UK you’ll definitely need to make your own arrangements, as the policy is only for UK residents), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

    We'll ask you for the details of your policy (insurer, policy number and medical emergency phone number) so that we can help out if the worst happens while you are on holiday. It's up to you, though, to check that your policy covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs; we don't check alternative policies.
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    Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
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  • For information on the practicalities of travel now that the UK is no longer part of the European Union, visit www.gov.uk/visit-europe-1-january-2021.

    At Inntravel we work in close partnership with our hoteliers, taxi drivers and other local suppliers to provide our self-guided holidays directly to you. We are entirely confident that you will continue to receive the usual warm welcome from them, regardless of what is happening in the European political sphere.
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  • You are the best judge of your child’s/children’s capabilities. We are happy to take bookings for families of older children/teenagers if they walk regularly, love the outdoors and are comfortable with the distances and ascent/descent involved. Please note that the bedrooms at most of the accommodation we use will normally only sleep a maximum of 3 people, and sometimes only 2.
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