Incredibly Beautiful. Radial Tour Lake Constance TOUR DESCRIPTION

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1 Radial Tour Lake Constance TOUR DESCRIPTION Incredibly Beautiful. Look forward to the cycling paradise of Lake Constance. The 570 km² large Swabian Sea connects Germany with Austria and Switzerland and is nestled between the lovely panorama of the Alps. On the excellently signposted cycle route and by using the very good boat connections from the Weiße Flotte you discover almost the entire Lake Constance on this bike tour. Marvel at the island of Reichenau, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001 and at the profusion of flowers on the island of Mainau, which is considered a magnet for visitors of Lake Constance. An other great sight is of course the Old Town of Lindau, which is completely located on an island and stands under monument protection since Explore the small pilgrimage church Birnau, a baroque jewel on Lake Constance and look forward to Salem Monastery and Palace. The impressive ensemble of medieval church and Baroque monastery buildings is a cultural monument of the highest order. Every day offers new surprises. You discover worth seeing places like Stein am Rhein, Überlingen, Meersburg and Friedrichshafen. We promise that you will not be bored at this holiday in Constance and Lake Constance!

2 1. day Constance Arrival Look forward to Constance, the largest town on Lake Constance with all its sights. They range historically back almost as far as the history of the city. From the late antique Roman castle and early medieval churches over the patrician and guild houses of the medieval town citizens to large contiguous Nouveau and Gründerzeit ensemble. As a former episcopal town the city has a rich sacral heritage, which includes among other things the former Episcopal Cathedral, the Konstanz Cathedral and a number of former convents and canons'. Landmark of the city is the statue of Imperia, which is a monument to the prostitutes of the council time. Highly recommended and modern are also the aquariums of the Sea Life Center and the Archaeological Provincial Museum. 2. day Meersburg and Lindau 50 km + boat trip With the boat from Konstanz you cross over to Meersburg, which is famous especially because of the beautiful location and the romantic angle, but also because of the many museums. Explore the beautiful medieval town on the vineyard slopes and then cycle through Friedrichshafen to Langenargen. On your way you cross neat little villages such as Wasserburg and Nonnenhorn and there is always an opportunity for a break at the beer garden or the beach. Do not dawdle too much, because your milestone Lindau, the Bavarian "Metropolis in the lake" has many attractions. Stroll along the promenade, where Lighthouse and Lion frame the famous harbor entrance and the massive old lighthouse, also called Mangturm, rises. Visit the Old Town Hall, stroll through the medieval Maximilianstrasse to the marketplace with the two churches and marvel at the city museum with its murals. Also take a look at the Peter Church, which is one of the oldest buildings in the area. Back it goes quite comfortably by boat to Meersburg, and from there by ferry to Constance.

3 3. day Island Mainau 15 km Today you will cycle to Mainau Island, which attracts large numbers of visitors all year round. In spring it is particularly colorful with 15,000 tulips, the roses in the summer and the dahlias are serious competitors in the autumn. With its planting and cultural exhibitions, the Butterfly House and the Palm House, the Flower island is worth seeing throughout the year. Since so many visitors enjoy the floral splendor of the island, it is explorable only on foot. After your worthwhile tour you go back on your bike and whiz back to Constance to the hotel. 4. day Ueberlingen and Salem 55 km + boat and ferry Start the morning comfortably to Wallhausen. By boat you go from there to Ueberlingen. Visit the well-preserved old town and stroll through the almost Mediterranean waterfront, before you continue cycling on the cycle route to the monastery church Birnau. From here you take the Prälatenweg to Salem with its famous castle, which is among the finest and most important cultural monuments of the Lake Constance region. Maybe you want to take a break in the tavern of the 'Affenberges'? In the afternoon in Meersburg you take ferry back to Constance. 5. day Island Reichenau and Stein am Rhein 50 km + boat trip Today you have two beautiful goals in your program. First you will cycle to the island of Reichenau, since 2001 UNESCO - World Heritage Site. The island with the monastery of Reichenau is according to the UNESCO an outstanding witness to the religious and cultural role of a great Benedictine monastery in the Middle Ages. After a worthwhile tour you sail from Reichenau to Gaienhofen. Then you will cycle an the beautiful Lake Constance Cycle Route along the peninsula Höri to Hemmenhofen where Otto Dix lived temporarily. Your second big day destination Stein am Rhein presents itself with many picturesque house facades around the town square. Stroll through the town and enjoy a nice Cafe break. The way back leads along the southern shore of the Untersee via Steckborn and the small village of Gottlieben to Constance. 6. day Constance departure After breakfast your beautiful holiday ends at the Hotel in Constance. For whose who don't want to leave jet have the possibility to extend their stay.

4 WORTH KNOWING Worth knowing about the Lake Constance radial tour Please find more information about the Lake Constance radial tour below. If you have any further questions feel free to contact us by phone: (0) Arrival by train Konstanz is easily accessible from all major cities in Germany by train. We recommend to take a taxi from the station to get to our partner hotels in Konstanz.Current schedule information and price information can be found at: schedule information Parking facilities at the hotel At the start hotel there are often parking spaces available, liable to costs. There is also the possibility to park the car on a fenced parking for the entire duration of the tour (cost: EUR 40, - per week/per car). A reservation is not required. Condition of cycle paths You cycle mostly on flat, paved bike trails near the shore around the lake. Occasionally there are short sections of unpaved roads.in the area of Friedrichshafen, the bike path goes along the main road. The lakeshore is largely open to the public. Available rental bikes You can choose between woman s and men's bicycles either with 7-speed gear shift and coaster brake or 24-speed gear shift and freewheel or electric bikes. All ladies' bikes have a low opening that makes mounting and dismounting much easier. The bikes are suitable for all ladies from 150 cm in height. Men's bikes are suitable for all gentlemen from 175 cm in height. You simply specify your wishes at time of booking. 7 days hotline service Just in case the bike chain is broken, flooding makes it impossible to continue your tour or any other nasty surprise: you can reach us seven days a week and we will do anything to help you as fast as possible.

5 PRICES & SERVICES TOUR Radial Tour Lake Constance tour: tour type: individual duration: 6 days dates of arrival: / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / level: easy Velociped-Partner-Tour min. participants: 2 please note: Velociped can withdraw from the tour twenty-one days before the starting date of the tour, at the latest, in case the minimum number of participants stated under the tour description is not attained. You will duly be informed without any delay in case of a withdrawal. Velociped will of course refund the paid tour price immediately. Please note our General Terms and Conditions. PRICES (PER PERSON) Double room: Cat.A: 429,00 Single room: Cat.A: 579,00 tourer: 75,00 electric bike: 175,00 season surcharge: Cat.A: 50,00 season surcharge: Cat.A: 70,00 season surcharge: Cat.A: 50,00 season surcharge: Cat.A: 70,00 season surcharge: Cat.A: 50,00 BOOKABLE ADDITIONAL NIGHTS (PER PERSON) Constance Double room Category A 65,00 Constance Single room Category A 85,00 TRAVEL SERVICES boat Reichenau-Gaienhofen incl. bike boat Wallhausen-Überlingen incl.bike boat Lindau-Meersburg incl. bike 2 ferry trips Constance - Meersburg incl. bike entrance fee Rosgartenmuseum Constance inclusiv 1 cup of coffee entrance fee Castle Schloss Salem entrance fee Island Mainau

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