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Historic neighborhood · Constança, Baden-Württemberg
Niederburg
The oldest neighbourhood of Constança, between the Münster and the Reno, with winding lanes, medieval houses bearing names and dates on their façades, wine taverns and artisan workshops.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Niederburg
The Niederburg is the oldest part of Constança’s centre. It lies below the Münster, descending to the Seerhein, the stretch of the Reno that links the two parts of the lake. Craftsmen, fishermen, small traders and the cathedral canons lived there.
The lanes are curved, a layout that made attacks more difficult. Many medieval houses still bear the house name and year on their façades. Niederburggasse has 15th-century houses, and Rheingasse leads to the old bridge over the Reno and the Rheintorturm, a wall tower.
The neighbourhood houses the former Dominican convent of Zoffingen, from the 13th century, the Spitalkellerei, a cellar linked to an old hospital, the Theatre of Constança and the baroque Christuskirche. Stained-glass, bookbinding and violin workshops operate in old houses.
At night, the Niederburg is the place for the Weinstuben, wine taverns in historic rooms, serving regional dishes and lake wines.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
1 hour on foot; more if you stop to eat.
Best time
In the morning for photos without people; in the evening for the wine taverns.
How to get there
It's just north of the Münster, about a 10-minute walk from Konstanz station.
Tip
Enter through the lanes behind the Münster and walk down to the Rheintorturm; from there the bridge over the Reno and the Seestraße waterfront are nearby.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Niederburg
What is a Weinstube?
A wine tavern, usually in old rooms, serving regional wines and simple dishes.
Is the Niederburg very steep?
No. The alleys slope gently from the Münster down to the Reno, with some stretches of uneven cobbles.
What is the Rheintorturm?
A tower of the old city wall that guarded the bridge crossing over the Reno, at the northern tip of the district.