For the first spot on our Lake Constance (Bodensee in German) trip, we stayed on the south side of the lake in Berlingen Switzerland.
While staying right in Konstanz would have been more convenient to the sights, we wanted peace and quiet and to be a little farther away from all the tourists!
But we still made our trips into town, and of course, onto the water.
You can rent small paddleboats right at the marina, and they make a great way to relax for an hour or two out on the clear blue water of the lake.
Tomorrow we hop on a ferry to Meersburg and then head our way north!
The Schnetztor
One of Konstanz’s photogenic city gates.
Setting Sail
Watching a boatload of happy tourists heading out for a tour of Lake Konstanz.
Pleasure Craft
A small boat slowly cruising past the city on their way out to the lake.
Imperia
Konstanz’s most famous landmark.
From the Water
Konstanz is a gorgeous city from the water.
Passing Time
Sitting on the front of the boat watching the traffic pass.
Dockside
A historic ferry turned floating bar. Genius!
Reichenau Island Life
Not what one would typically think of when "island life" is mentioned!
Lake Constance Sunset
Watching the ball drop over Lake Constance from the Swiss side.
