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Bodensee!
Christmas Magic at Lake Constance
The scent of gingerbread
& mulled wine.
Hand-crafted gifts.
Sweets treats.
Warming melodies.
Pocket guide for groups and tour operators
2016
www.bodensee.eu
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Map Useful Information
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Überlingen6
Friedrichshafen7
Ravensburg8
Vorarlberg9
St.Gallen12
Constance13
Mainau Island
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The White Fleet
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Lake Constance Experience Ticket
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Local Transport
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Distances19
Foto: © Paul Aschenborn
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“10 good reasons to be
enchanted by Christmas
at Lake Constance”,
because …
there are delicious specialties such as Käsknöpfle, Dinnele
and the famous Olma-Bratwurst from St.Gallen
attractions like candle making, handicraft work and story time
not only inspire children
the musical entertainment creates a festive atmosphere
young and old meet for a stroll at the Christmas market
there is a wide range of craft, art and design
every Christmas market around the Lake Constance is unique
the sea of lights warms up every heart
different customs and traditions from Germany, Austria,
Switzerland and Liechtenstein will be celebrated
there are even floating stalls on a „Christmas ship“
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christmas knows no frontiers
Useful Information
Currency
€ / Euro (Germany, Austria)
CHF / Swiss Franc (Switzerland, Principality of Liechtenstein)
Both currencies are usually accepted in the border areas.
Credit cards are generally accepted, but some of the smaller shops and
restaurants only accept payment in cash. Also tickets for public transport
that you buy directly on the ferry or the bus have to be paid in cash.
Pass control
When travelling in the international region of Lake Constance you
might cross the border between two countries sometimes even several
times a day. On the Swiss border there are routine pass controls, so
guests should always carry their ID card with them.
Language
People speak German in the whole region, but with different dialects,
for example Swabian or Swiss German.
Roaming
Since the four countries are so close to each other, it might happen that
a mobile phone connects to a Swiss network in Germany and the other
way around. This can cause high roaming tariffs, so we recommend
to select the mobile phone network manually.
More information about Lake Constance: www.lake-constance.com
Internationale Bodensee Tourismus GmbH | Hafenstraße 6 | 78462 Constance | Germany
Phone: +49 7531 909490 | [email protected]
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08.12. - 18.12.
Überlingen
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Pure Christmas Feeling
Every December, the Hofstatt, the main square in the historic city center of
Überlingen, is transformed into a magical Winter Wonderland. On festive
decorated stands, artisans and traders from Überlingen and the Lake
Constance region will offer their lovingly handmade goods, while the smell
of freshly baked waffles and other delicious treats typical for the Christmas
season fill the air of the picturesque market square. The Christmas market
is accompanied by diverse program with musical performances, Advent
readings and a colorful spectrum of activities for kids.
A visit to the Christmas market can be combined with a stop at „ÜB on Ice“.
The ice-skating rink is located next to Lake Constance and offers ice-skating fun for the whole family. You can either skate a few rounds on two blades yourself or watch others while enjoying a cup of hot punch or mulled
wine. You will certainly not be bored at the ice-skating rink in Überlingen.
Opening times
daily 11 am - 8 pm
Opening times ÜB on Ice
18th November 2016 - 8th January 2017
Sunday - Thursday 1:30 - 20 pm
Friday and Saturday until 22:15 pm
Bus parking
10 parking space at station “Stadtmitte”
7 min by foot
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For more information
Kur-und Touristik Überlingen GmbH
Landungsplatz 5 | 88662 Überlingen
Germany
Phone +49 7551 9471522
[email protected]
Contact person for group tours operators
Astrid Manner | Phone +49 7551 9471531
[email protected]
www.ueberlingen-bodensee.de
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Friedrichshafen
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Christmas Market
For 27 days Christmas magic fills the alleys among the market stalls in
Friedrichshafen – a collection of cosy cottages directly on the lakefront of
Lake Constance, right next to the Zeppelin Museum. The market with its
panoramic view and even a full-size crib is the ideal place to take a stroll,
do your Christmas shopping or just enjoy the festive atmosphere. Here you
will find gift ideas for every taste, and with a colorful stage programme and
a range of events for children, the Christmas market offers great experiences for the whole family.
Make more out of your holiday! 1 lake – 4 countries – 1’000 possibilities.
Located magnificently on the Northern banks of Lake Constance, Friedrichshafen presents the perfect starting point for spectacular excursions.
The unique panorama view across the lake over to the mountains tempts
you with virtually unlimited possibilities. Numerous cafés on the waterfront, appealing shopping facilities and the Zeppelin, which has its home
base in Friedrichshafen, are waiting for you!
Opening times
Monday - Thursday noon - 8 pm
Friday - Sunday 11 am - 8 pm
Bus parking
12 parking space
Seeparkplatz | Eckenerstraße 16
300 m | 4 min by foot
Reservation service for group tours
Tourist-Information Friedrichshafen
Bahnhofplatz 2 | 88045 Friedrichshafen
Germany
Phone +49 7541 3001-0
[email protected]
www.bodensee-weihnacht.de
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25.11. - 18.12.
Ravensburg
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“Christkindlesmarkt”
The unique experience of two special markets! Ravensburg welcomes
you to its atmospheric Christmas market, the “Christkindlesmarkt”, in the
historic setting of its old city centre. The market takes place in two different
locations, each of them displaying a character of its own. Around the “Rathaus”, the city hall, the traditional “Christkindlesmarkt” offers handcrafted
goods as well as delicious culinary titbits.
Only a stone’ s throw away, in Bachstraße, you find the “Weihnachtsmarkt
Reischmann” with its white Christmas tents, where visitors are fascinated
by the original creations of candlemakers and wood carvers. Famous for
its high quality products, this Christmas market attracts visitors from near
and far who come to enjoy the special atmosphere as well as the arts and
crafts exhibits with live demonstration.
With more than 100 market stands, many of them offering hands-on experiences, the visit becomes an unforgettable event. The kids’ programme
includes a gigantic advent calendar, arts and crafts workshops as well as
a Christmas bakery in the children’s bakery tent. Ravensburg invites you
to discover the “City of Games” in the weeks before Christmas by enjoying
the unique atmosphere of our “Christkindlesmarkt” in the historic heart of
the city.
Opening times
Daily 11 am - 8 pm
Bus parking
3 parking space | Olgastraße
700 m | 9 min by foot
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Contact person for group tours operators
Tourist Information Ravensburg
Anna-Maria Barrelmann
Kirchstraße 16 | D-88212 | Ravensburg
Germany
Phone +49 751 82375
[email protected]
www.ravensburg.de
18.11. - 24.12.
Vorarlberg
Magical Advent on the Austrian side
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From November until Christmas, Christmas markets enchant those who
visit the town centres of Bregenz, Dornbirn and Feldkirch with their picturesque settings and a range of selected offerings. The Christmas market in
the town centre of Bregenz is open throughout the entire Advent season.
On weekends, an additional market in the tranquil upper town invites
you to look around, enjoy yourself and do your Christmas shopping. In
Dornbirn, the large marketplace is filled by numerous stalls during the
advent season, while the sounds of choirs and brass brands fill the air.
With its cobblestoned alleys and covered walkways, the medieval town of
Feldkirch is also filled with an atmosphere befitting these special times.
The “Christmas magic” package deal
The “Christmas magic” package for groups comprises one night accommodation in a three or four-star hotel (including breakfast) and can be booked
at Bodensee-Vorarlberg Tourismus (starting at EUR 100.- per person for
groups of at least 20 participants). It includes furthermore: visits to the
Christmas markets in Feldkirch and Dornbirn, a guided tour of Feldkirch,
a visit to Dornbirn’s Manger Museum and an evening cruise of Lake Constance with a dinner of Chinese fondue on board.
Contact person for group tour operators
Bodensee-Vorarlberg Tourismus
Römerstraße 2 | 6900 Bregenz | Austria
Sabine Spiegel | Phone +43 5574 43443-25
[email protected]
www.bodensee-vorarlberg.com
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Switzerland
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CONSTANCE
Germany
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ST. GALLEN
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Austria
Principality of Liechtenstein
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24.11. - 24.12.
St.Gallen
The city of stars
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For those who love Christmas time, St.Gallen is one of the best places to
enjoy the festive atmosphere. In December, St.Gallen turns into “The city
of stars”, as 700 stars begin to twinkle above the old town, adding a festive
sparkle to the historic facades of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Another
heartwarming sight is the huge Christmas tree in the Abbey district, decorated with 18’000 lights. Numerous concerts in St.Gallen’s magnificent
cathedral and special events in the Waaghaus, including a food market,
choir performances and readings, add to the city’s varied programme in
the weeks before Christmas.
Between barley broth and merry-go-rounds local traders and vendors
offer traditional Christmas goods in around 70 stalls and stands at the
Christmas market. The “Christchindli market” also offers homemade
specialities such as mulled wine and beer or the typical raclette.
City of Stars accommodation package
For the advent season, St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourism offers you an attractive accommodation package, starting from CHF 130.- per person and
including: Overnight accommodation with breakfast, Christmas city tour
with pastries and a hot drink to finish, special meal in a restaurant and a
small souvenir.
Opening times
Monday - Friday 11 am - 8 pm
Saturday and Sunday 11 am - 7 pm
24th December 9 am - 4 pm
Bus parking
Museumsstrasse | 950 m | 10 min by foot
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Contact person for group tours operators
St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourism
Tobias Treichler | Bankgasse 9
9001 St.Gallen | Switzerland
Phone +41 71 2273719
[email protected]
www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch
24.11. - 22.12.
Constance
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Christmas Market by the Lakeside
During the advent season before Christmas, the stalls of the Christmas
market fill the historic centre of Constance right to the waterfront. Every
year, more than 400’000 visitors come to the large Christmas market to
enjoy the magic atmosphere and marvel at the goods offered by more
than 170 artisans, traders and food vendors. Their diverse range of mostly
local products will inspire your Christmas shopping, and the typical delicacies and sweets will tempt you to enjoy them along with some mulled
wine and punch.
The “Christmas ship”, moored at the harbour’s quay wall, invites you to
come on board and enjoy the special atmosphere. Come and experience
the magic!
Opening times
Sunday - Thursday 11 am - 8 pm
Friday and Saturday 11 am - 9:30 pm
Bus parking
10 parking space
Parkplatz Döbele | Grenzbachstraße
800 m | 10 min by foot
For more information
Tourist-Information Konstanz GmbH
Bahnhofplatz 43 (in the railway station)
78462 Constance | Germany
Phone +49 7531 133030
[email protected]
www.konstanz-tourismus.de
Contact person for group tours operators
Christine Furtwängler | P +49 7531 133026
[email protected]
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18.11.2016 - 12.02.2017
“Winter Magic”
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on Mainau Island and in Constance
(20 persons mimimum)
Mainau-admission, guided tour, culinary delight and overnight stay
(on demand)
Mainau Island is especially charming in winter. Enjoy the winterly landscape of the island in the middle of Lake Constance and the sparkling
shores with the Alps in the background. Our professional guides will take
your group through winter’s atmosphere on Mainau, through historic
buildings and into the tropical heat of the Butterfly House, one of the
largest in Germany. From 18th November 2016 to 12th February 2017,
you can also dive into the enchanting world of wooden toys and sceneries by Margarete Ostheimer. For your dining pleasure, the Mainau chefs
provide you a lunch menu in our restaurant Schwedenschenke, optionally
with fish or vegetarian.
Your group wishes to extend their stay at Lake Constance and visit the
council city of Constance or the Christmas market? After a Mainau-visit
Hotel Ibis offers nights from EUR 34.- in a double room.
For more information
Mainau GmbH | Sabine Gahr | 78465 Insel Mainau | Germany
Phone +49 7531 303-249 | [email protected] | www.mainau.de
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The White Fleet
Winter pleasure with the White Fleet
The White Fleet is operating on Lake Constance even in winter: in December the Bodensee-Schiffsbetriebe (BSB) gets its passengers into the Christmas spirit. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Advent, visitors can take
relaxing round trips from Constance, Friedrichshafen and Lindau. On the
afternoon “Advent cruise”, passengers enjoy freshly brewed coffee and delicious cakes. Under the banner “winter magic”, the BSB invites passengers
to take Christmas round trips in the evening, enjoying a delicious 3-course
buffet on board.
The last highlight of the year is the New Year’s Eve cruise on 31st December, offering guests the chance to welcome the New Year with culinary
delights, music and dancing. The experience is rounded off with a magnificent firework display on the lake. Boats leave from Constance, Meersburg,
Friedrichshafen and Lindau.
Our gift vouchers
In 2017, it will be “Cast off” again! The new season will once more offer a
wide range of events and tours with a specific theme. A dinner cruise to
the Bregenz Festival with its spectacular open-air performances is just one
of the highlights. Other popular tours include fireworks, wine tasting or
breakfast accompanied by live music.
Tickets for these memorable events are a great gift for someone special!
For more information
Bodensee-Schiffsbetriebe GmbH | Hafenstraße 6 | 78462 Constance | Germany
Phone +49 7531 3640-0 | [email protected] | www.bsb.de
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Bodensee!
Epic Moments at Lake Constance
60 Attractions.
One Ticket.
Endless Adventure.
The Holiday Pass
of Lake Constance
During the winter season, take the chance to discover Lake Constance from
a quite different angle: appealing excursions and attractive offers in Germany,
Austria, Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein leave nothing to
be desired!
The new winter edition of the all-inclusive card at Lake Constance
“BodenseeErlebniskarte” opens the door to more than 50 attractions that
present their offers to visitors also during the winter season. Away from hustle
and bustle the attractions in three countries and one principality can be
visited from mid October to April.
The card offers free admission to museums, baths, mountain railways and
ships on three selectable days. Whether one is interested in culture, seeking
rest, or enjoys winter sports, the Lake Constance region offers a varied
program. In addition, the owners of the winter edition of BodenseeErlebniskarte
get some exclusive services. The opportunity of choosing three flexible days
makes it also attractive for locals to discover many attractions or to refresh
their childhood memories.
The season of the winter edition of BodenseeErlebniskarte
begins on 17th October 2016 and ends in April 2017.
Internationale Bodensee Tourismus GmbH | Hafenstraße 6 | 78462 Constance | Germany
Britta Frischmuth | Phone +49 7531 909499 | [email protected]
The Holiday Pass of Lake Constance can be obtained from the tourist offices and many
visitor attractions: www.BodenseeErlebniskarte.eu
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Local Transport
around Lake Constance
Train lines connect many towns surrounding the lake, with lake views during
most of the journey. Most buses in the cities come inclusive with local guest
passes.
The Euregio Bodensee pass offers particularly good value for money; it is
valid within the booked zones for trains, busses and also on two ferry lines
in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
A boat trip on Lake Constance is a highlight not to miss: the boats operated
by the Vereinigte Schifffahrtsunternehmen für den Bodensee und Rhein (VSU)
connect the towns around the lake from April to October and in autumn and
winter scenic lake cruises are on offer.
The Katamaran connects Constance and Friedrichshafen at high speed
every hour and the car ferries between Constance – Meersburg and
Friedrichshafen – Romanshorn offer a perfect link.
For more information
www.bsb.de/bodensee-faehre
www.stadtwerke.konstanz.de/en/mobility/ferry-constance-meersburg
www.euregiokarte.com/en/
www.bahn.de/p_en/
www.sbb.ch/en/
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Distances
Friedrichshafen Ravensburg Bregenz
Constance
24 km
1:05 h *
Friedrichshafen
Vaduz
St.Gallen
Lindau
40 km
1:15 h *
68 km
1:15 h
97 km
1:20 h
47 km
0:55 h
45 km
1:20 h *
20 km
0:25 h
40 km
0:35 h
88 km
1:00 h
40 km
1:25 h *
21 km
0:19 h
52 km
0:40 h
100 km
1:10 h
96 km
1:10 h
30 km
0:28 h
54 km
0:40 h
41 km
0:40 h
20 km
0:18 h
70 km
0:45 h
68 km
0:46 h
Ravensburg
Bregenz
Vaduz
St.Gallen
All information is supplied without guarantee. 58 km
0:49 h
* incl. ferry
My notes
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Stuttgart
GERMANY
Munich
Ravensburg
Friedrichshafen
Schaffhausen Constance
Lindau
Frauenfeld
Bregenz
St.Gallen
SWITZERLAND
Zurich
AUSTRIA
LIECHTENSTEIN
Vaduz
Innsbruck
Milan
Internationale Bodensee Tourismus GmbH
Hafenstrasse 6, 78462 Constance, Germany
Phone +49 7531 909490
Fax +49 7531 909494
[email protected]
www.lake-constance.com
Publisher & Copyright:
Internationale Bodensee Tourismus GmbH, subject to changes
Design: hggraphikdesign Heidi Lehmann, Radolfzell
Fotos: Internationale Bodensee Tourismus GmbH & their partners
Achim Mende, Mainau GmbH, SHOTmedia Daniel M. Frei, Sternenstadt St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus (2012), Dornbirn Tourismus
und Stadtmarketing
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