Travel report: Family bike tour on Lake Constance
From our guests Ingrid, Gerald and Valentin
Sunset on Lake Constance
We - a family of three - classify ourselves more as "occasional athletes". We wanted to test out our new bikes (without a motor) during the vacations, so it had to be a cycling vacation.
But where to go? It had to be not too strenuous, not too steep and the daily stages had to be manageable. At the same time, we wanted excitement and fun for our 10-year-old son, beautiful places for mom and good food and drink for dad. We didn't have to think long and our trip took us around Lake Constance. Thank goodness everything is bookable and so we booked a family bike tour with luggage transport, overnight stays and all entrance fees. Many thanks at this point for the "1a" organization.
Show more Show lessWe started our trip at the end of August 2021 in Constance. Everything was perfectly organized, we received a great pad for the whole week at the hotel with all the information, tickets, bike maps, various tips, gummy bears (very important for our son) etc.!
Our first destination was the island of Mainau. The journey time was kept to a minimum and we were able to explore and marvel at the island of flowers.
I was fascinated by the many beautiful roses, my son by the playground and the butterfly house.
We drove quickly on to Wallhausen and took the ferry over to Überlingen. A boat trip is always nice! Our next destination for the day was the pile-dwelling museum,
very informative and definitely worth a visit. So the first day was done, we just had to go to our hotel.
Pile dwellings in Unteruhldingen
Flower peacock on the island of Mainau
Rose garden on the island of Mainau
On the second day, the first thing we did was head straight to Meersburg. I love this town and a coffee and cake at the old castle is simply a MUST for me! The view from up there is soooo beautiful and the cake is soooo good!
Fully in love, we drove on to Friedrichshafen. There is also a restaurant there - right on the lake - where I have to stop. They have the best sweet tarte flambée (I've only ever had savory) and you sit right by the water... Lovely!
My husband and son were already pushing, they really wanted to visit the Zeppelin Museum. We also found this very impressive. The hotel where we stayed for the next two nights (Hotel Krone) was really great. Unfortunately, we discovered a great roof terrace and an indoor pool too late.
Above the rooftops of Meersburg
On the fourth day, we continue on to Lindau. On the way, we discover a small fun park and of course our son has to jump there on his bike and so on. But we have time and let him have fun.
On arrival in Lindau, we first have to explore the town a little. It's a really beautiful town and well worth a visit. Due to the weather conditions tomorrow and the time we have left today, we decide to continue on to the Pfänder. It is still sunny today and we can still enjoy the beautiful view over the lake.
Our hotel (Gasthof zum Zecher) is located outside Lindau and has excellent cuisine!
Lindau
On the fifth day, we cycle on to Rorschach. I was born in this area 46 years ago, so I'm particularly looking forward to this route.
It's expensive in Switzerland, but beautiful. Arbon in particular is very nice.
On the sixth day of our trip, we head back to Constance. Unfortunately, the weather is a bit "modest" and our son's strength is slowly but surely running out.
It takes some persuasion not to take the train - which our son suggested - but to cycle the last few meters. We put on our rain gear three times to stay dry. The fourth time we get wet. Wet down to our underpants, we reach our car and look forward to our hotel room. Perfect!
Imperia - Constance
A great and eventful vacation comes to an end and we are simply grateful and PROUD!
Proud of our first family cycling vacation together...
Proud of our son, who persevered...
Proud of all our achievements...
View of Friedrichshafen
