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Historic neighborhood · Meersburg, Baden-Württemberg
Unterstadt und Seepromenade
The lower part of Meersburg, by the lake, with the Seepromenade, the boat harbour and old houses, linked to the upper town by the Steigstraße, a steep street of half-timbered houses.
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About Unterstadt und Seepromenade
Meersburg is in two parts, and the Unterstadt is the one by the water. The Seepromenade runs along the lake with cafés, restaurants and shops, and ends at the harbour where scheduled boats dock. From the promenade you can see Constança on the far shore and, on clear days, the Swiss and Austrian Alps.
From the Unterstadt the Steigstraße rises — a steep stone street that climbs to the castle and the upper town, lined with half-timbered houses and shops on the ground floor. It is the most used route between the harbour and the Oberstadt, and every bend offers a view of the castle or the lake.
In the Oberstadt are the market square, with the town hall, the parish church and the Obertor gate. Around the town the vineyards slope down to the shore, and regional wine cellars sell and serve local wines.
The ferry landing for Constança is a little west of the promenade, a few minutes' walk away.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
1 to 2 hours, including the climb up the Steigstraße.
Best time
In the late afternoon, when the boat groups leave and the sun sets over the lake. On summer weekends the promenade gets very crowded.
How to get there
From the ferry or the harbour, the promenade begins within a few steps. From the upper town, descend via the Steigstraße.
Tip
Go up via the Steigstraße and come down by a different street: the town has stairways and viewpoints between the two parts.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Unterstadt und Seepromenade
What's the difference between Unterstadt and Oberstadt?
The Unterstadt is the lower part, by the lake and the harbor; the Oberstadt is the upper part, with the castle, the palace and the market square.
Is the climb between the two parts difficult?
It's steep but short: about a 10-minute walk along the Steigstraße, with stone paving.
Where to catch the ferry to Constança?
At the ferry dock, west of the waterfront, a few minutes' walk from the Unterstadt.