Rail Holidays to Lake Constance

W ith shores stretching into Switzerland and Austria, Lake Constance is the largest lake in Germany, with the mighty Rhine flowing into its southern end. Stunning natural scenery like the famous Rhine Falls, ancient castles, and charming towns make Lake Constance a wonderful stop on your German adventure. The area is well connected to the rail network with trains to Lindau and Konstanz providing quick and easy access to the rest of the country.

Recommended Holiday Ideas

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Lake Constance and the Glacier Express
Lake Constance & the Glacier Express From £1,199 per person // 7 days Take a rail trip to Lake Constance via the world-famous Glacier Express on this stunning holiday. Cross Switzerland aboard the Glacier Express and then head north east via historic St Gallen to the historic city of Konstanz. After 3 nights here, cross the lake and continue back to the UK, with a stop in Stuttgart en route.
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Vienna via Lake Constance
Vienna via Lake Constance From £999 per person // 6 days Take the train to Cologne and then down the Rhine Valley to Lindau at beautiful Lake Constance. Continue through the stunning Arlberg Pass high in the Alps and across the length of Austria all the way to Vienna. At the end of your rail adventure, catch a sleeper back to Cologne.
Heidelberg and Lake Constance
Heidelberg and Lake Constance From £1,149 per person // 8 days Combine two of Germany's hidden gems with a holiday to historic Heidelberg and the pretty resort town of Lindau on the shores of Lake Constance. Your return rail journey will also take you to Basel, just across the border into Switzerland.

Our Recommended Hotels on Lake Constance

Lindau
Bayerischer Hof

Lindau’s premier hotel located right on the waterfront, this palatial hotel is an ideal getaway on the shores of Lake Constance. It’s also just steps away from the main station. Guests can take a pleasant drink on the terrace or a delicious meal in the hotel’s fantastic restaurant. The Babor Beauty Spa offers beauty treatments along with saunas, a steam room and a caldarium.
Konstanz
Hotel Hirschen

This traditional, family-run hotel is located close to the main station in Konstanz and within easy reach of the city’s attractions. The bedrooms are decorated in neutral colours with wooden furniture and amenities including free Wi-Fi, a TV and private bathroom with hairdryer. There’s also a restaurant serving local dishes. The Swiss border is just 200 metres away!

 
Konstanz
Steigenberger Inselhotel

The beautiful Steigenberger Insel occupies its own island on Lake Constance. This former Dominican monastery is built around a central courtyard with 13th century murals around the walls. Guest rooms are elegantly furnished, offering flat-screen TV, air-conditioning, a mini bar and partial views of the lake. There is an à-la-carte restaurant as well as a regional restaurant, a bar and sun terrace, a lakeside beach and a fitness area.

 

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