My Bodensee is an independent English-language guide to Lake Constance — the places, people and everyday details that make this region worth discovering.
Lake Constance is shared by Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with Liechtenstein and the wider Alpine landscape close enough to belong in the same journey. My Bodensee was created to look past the usual tourist checklist and cover the region the way people actually live and travel through it.
What We Cover
Of course, we cover the places every visitor should know: Konstanz, Meersburg, Friedrichshafen, Lindau, Überlingen, Bregenz, St. Gallen and the other major destinations around the lake.
But some of the most memorable experiences here are found elsewhere — a village above the vineyards, a family-run farm shop, a quiet swimming spot, a castle that rarely makes the international guides, a lakeside trail, a restaurant known mainly to the people who live nearby.
Our guides cover:
- Towns, villages and hidden places
- Attractions, museums and historic sites
- Castles, churches and monasteries
- Hiking, cycling and outdoor experiences
- Beaches, swimming and water activities
- Boat trips and Lake Constance ferries
- Restaurants, cafés and bakeries
- Wineries, vineyards and breweries
- Farm shops, markets and regional food
- Festivals, Christmas markets and seasonal events
- Family activities and indoor experiences
- Hotels and places to stay
- Day trips and itineraries
- Public transport, driving and practical travel information
- Local history, traditions and stories
- Everyday life around the Bodensee
- Information for international residents, newcomers and expats
Beyond the Famous Places
Immenstaad, Hagnau, Langenargen, Kressbronn, Nonnenhorn, Wasserburg, Sipplingen and many other towns and villages aren't simply places between larger destinations — each has its own landscape, history, food and local character. Giving these communities the attention they deserve is one of the reasons My Bodensee exists.
One Region, Four Countries
Lake Constance doesn't end at a national border. It naturally connects southern Germany with Vorarlberg in Austria, northeastern Switzerland and nearby Liechtenstein — a morning in Friedrichshafen can become an afternoon in Romanshorn, a weekend in Bregenz can include the mountains of Vorarlberg, and St. Gallen, Appenzell, Ravensburg, the Rhine Falls and Liechtenstein can all form part of a Bodensee journey. That's why My Bodensee covers the region as people actually experience it: as one interconnected cross-border area, not four separate countries.
Who My Bodensee Is For
My Bodensee is written for travellers planning their first visit, returning visitors looking beyond the obvious attractions, international residents and expats building a life here, families, couples and solo travellers looking for meaningful things to do, and locals interested in places they may have overlooked.
The primary language is English, because good local information about this region can still be surprisingly hard to find for people who don't speak German fluently.
Our Approach
A useful local guide should answer more than "what are the top 10 things to do." It should also answer: where do local families go, which village is worth stopping in, what's the story behind this building, where can you buy regional products directly from the producer, what can you do when it rains, which places work without a car, and where can you take visitors who've already seen the famous attractions?
Those are the questions My Bodensee wants to answer.
Independent by Design
My Bodensee is independently published. Places and experiences are included because we believe they deserve to be — not because they're famous. As the site grows, some articles may include advertising, affiliate links or partnerships with local businesses and tourism organisations; where a commercial relationship materially affects a piece of content, we'll disclose it clearly. Editorial independence comes first.
Welcome to My Bodensee
Whether you're here for a weekend, a summer holiday, a new job, a new home, or simply out of curiosity about this corner of Europe — we hope My Bodensee helps you experience it more deeply.
Explore the lake. Discover the villages. Understand the region.
Welcome to My Bodensee.