Before you go

Your trip to Meersburg.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Meersburg – Baden-Württemberg Destination Lago de Constança

How to get there

Flughafen Zürich (ZRH) Zurique (Suíça) · 90 km
Friedrichshafen Stadt Friedrichshafen · 19 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before booking. Meersburg has no train station. The most practical way is to get to Constança, either by train or via Zurich Airport, and cross by ferry from Konstanz-Staad, which runs day and night year-round. There are also buses from the stations at Friedrichshafen and Uhldingen-Mühlhofen and, in season, boats from several towns on the lake.

How many days

One day is enough for the castle, the palace, both parts of the town and a walk along the lakeside. With another half day you can include the pile dwellings of Unteruhldingen and the church of Birnau, a few kilometers away.

When to go

From April to October the town is livelier, boats run and the Neues Schloss is open every day. September and October are grape-harvest time, with newly made wine in the taverns. In winter, from December to February, there is less activity and the palace opens only on some days; the castle is open year-round.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The town is explored on foot, with a climb between the lower and upper parts. The ferry links Meersburg and Constança, and regional buses go to Unteruhldingen, Birnau and Friedrichshafen. Those arriving by car should use the parking lots at the town entrance, since the center has narrow streets.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Meersburg

Morning
Burg Meersburg
Arrive early at Burg Meersburg and tour the castle: keep (main tower), furnished halls, kitchen, dungeon and the rooms where the poet Annette von Droste-Hülshoff lived.
Afternoon
Neues Schloss and Oberstadt
Cross the square to the Neues Schloss, with its Baroque staircase and chapel, and enjoy the terrace overlooking the lake. Then walk through the market square and the streets of the Oberstadt.
Late afternoon
Steigstraße and Unterstadt
Descend via the Steigstraße, with half-timbered houses, to the Unterstadt. Walk along the Seepromenade to the harbor, seeing Constança and the Alps across the lake.
Evening
Wine and dinner on the lakeside
Dine on the lakeside or in a tavern in the upper town and try a local wine. Those staying in Constança can return by ferry, which also runs at night.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How to get from Constança to Meersburg?

By ferry from Konstanz-Staad, with urban bus service from central Constança. The ferry runs day and night year-round, carries pedestrians, bicycles and cars, and the crossing takes about 20 minutes. In season there are also scheduled boats from Constança's harbor.

Does Meersburg have a train station?

No. The nearest stations are Uhldingen-Mühlhofen and Friedrichshafen, connected to Meersburg by regional buses. For those in Constança, the ferry is faster.

Is the Neues Schloss open in winter?

It is open daily from March until early November; for the rest of the year it usually opens only on weekends and public holidays with reduced hours. Burg Meersburg is open year-round. Check before you go.

Is the town very steep?

There is a steady climb between the Unterstadt, on the lakeshore, and the Oberstadt, where the castle and palace are located. Cobbled streets and steps are part of the route; wear comfortable shoes.

Is it worth trying Meersburg's wine?

The vineyards around the town are part of the local tradition, and there are wineries and taverns serving regional wines. Taste in moderation, especially if you will be driving.

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