Old Town (Altstadt)
Konstanz (Lake Constance), Germany
The 11th-century medieval core, home to Konstanz Cathedral and remnants from medieval times.
Places in Old Town (Altstadt)
- Old Town wine taverns Cosy wine taverns serving local cuisine including Schäufele and Maultaschen.
- Old Town taverns Wine taverns throughout the medieval Old Town, near remnants from the Council of Constance era.
Practical notes for Konstanz (Lake Constance)
- Best time to visit
- May to September offers the warmest weather for lake boat trips and harbourside dining.
- Getting around
- Konstanz's Old Town and harbour are walkable, with boat trips available across Lake Constance to nearby islands and towns.
- Currency
- Euro (€)
- Language
- German. English is widely spoken in cities.
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
- Current trends
- Konstanz's dining scene continues to draw on its lakeside setting, with harbour restaurants serving fresh whitefish and Hotel Riva's two-Michelin-star restaurant elevating the town's culinary reputation beyond its medieval old town charm.
Other neighborhoods in Konstanz (Lake Constance)
- Harbour (Hafen) area — The scenic harbour, home to boat trips and around 300 eateries with lake and Alps views.
- Lakefront promenade — The promenade along Lake Constance, popular for walking and dining with Alpine views.
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