Hiking & views
The SeeGang premium trail, the Mainau adventure trail, the St. Katharinen adventure forest and the Purren viewpoint.
Days out around Konstanz & MainauOut you go. The lake’s waiting.
Between Mainau, the old town and the shore there’s enough for a whole week, on foot, by bike, bus or boat.
A few minutes on foot
Mainau island.
From the hotel the path leads through Litzelstetten and along the lake to the flower island.
Spring, summer, autumn and the Christmas Garden in winter make Mainau the most obvious destination of your stay.
Culture & city life
Konstanz old town.
Council Building, harbour, Imperia, cathedral, museums, theatre and little lanes full of cafés.
Bus line 13/4 takes you straight from Litzelstetten into the city, so your car can stay at the hotel for free.
Getting here & bus connection
Active by the lake
Lake Constance by bike.
The location is a great base for star rides around Lake Überlingen, Lower Lake Constance and the Swiss shore.
Boat and train make flexible loop tours possible. Meanwhile your bike and car stay safe at the hotel.
Star Rides package
Winter on Mainau
Christmas Garden.
Millions of points of light, light installations and music turn the trail around Mainau island into a sea of lights.
Christmas Garden runs from 19 November 2026 to 9 January 2027, from 17:00 to 21:30, last admission 20:00. It’s closed on 24 and 31 December. Food and drink are available along the trail.
Christmas time in Konstanz
Weihnachtsmarkt am See.
Stalls from the Marktstätte along the lakeshore to the Stadtgarten, with crafts, food and gift ideas.
The Christmas market runs from 26 November to 23 December 2026, daily from 11:00 to 20:00, on Fridays and Saturdays until 21:30. There’s also a historic horse carousel and an elf village for children.
Info on the Weihnachtsmarkt am See (opens in a new tab)
Whatever the weather
Asisi Panorama Konstanz.
A 360° panorama by Yadegar Asisi brings the Council of Constance (1414–1418) to life, with light and sound across more than 3,200 m².
Open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, a visit takes about 60 to 90 minutes. A good plan for rainy days.
Tickets & info at Panorama Konstanz (opens in a new tab)Even more movement
Sports & activities around the hotel.
Selected places and providers we’re happy to recommend to our guests.
Golf & racket sports
Golfclub Konstanz at Hofgut Kargegg, plus tennis, badminton and squash at Sportcenter Konstanz.
Spa & water
Bodensee-Therme Konstanz offers water aerobics daily at 11:00, 15:00 and 19:00, except on public holidays.
Climbing & karting
Mainau adventure forest and the Alemannenring kart track in Singen for an active day out.
Tango in Konstanz
Regular events at Tango Libre in the Obere Laube.
If the weather’s bad
Old town, museums, theatre, spa or simply a quiet afternoon in the panorama sauna.