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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Konstanz

5 stays · 2 aparthotels and 3 serviced apartments

Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Konstanz are found in a city on Lake Constance with an old town, a lakeshore and a university. Wikivoyage says Konstanz lies on the border with Switzerland, between the Obersee and the Untersee, exactly where the Rhine leaves the lake, and that the Rhine splits the city in two. For a short explanation of the format, see what is an aparthotel.

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Where to stay in Konstanz

Altstadt

  • sightseeing
  • rail connections

Wikivoyage describes the old town as intact and charming, and says most of its pedestrian zone is lined with shops. Konstanz Hauptbahnhof is listed in the old town, and the tourist information centre is inside the station.

Stays in or near Altstadt

Hörnle

  • swimming
  • lakeshore

Wikivoyage names the Hörnle as the beach at the easternmost point of Konstanz and as a place to swim, with a naturist area at its north end. It lies on the east side of Konstanz.

Wollmatingen

  • train access

Wollmatingen is a western city district. Wikivoyage lists it as one of the districts with its own train station, alongside Petershausen and Fürstenberg. Wikipedia says the city is situated on the Lake Constance Belt Railway.

Getting around Konstanz

Wikivoyage says Konstanz has no commercial airport. It names Zurich Airport as the closest, with the train taking one to one and a half hours, and lists Friedrichshafen, Stuttgart and Basel EuroAirport as other options. Konstanz Hauptbahnhof is the last German stop before the Swiss border, served by both German and Swiss trains, and Wikipedia describes the station as the eastern terminus of the High Rhine Railway. Wikivoyage notes a direct scenic route from Karlsruhe through the Black Forest.

The city's own mobility company runs the city buses and the Konstanz-Meersburg car ferry. Wikivoyage puts the ferry crossing at 15 minutes, lists a catamaran from Friedrichshafen and says other boat services run across Lake Constance to places such as Überlingen and Lindau. Wikivoyage describes Kreuzlingen, just across the border, as the Swiss suburb of Konstanz.

Living in Konstanz for longer

Wikivoyage lists farmers' markets in St. Stephans Platz and in Petershausen, and says most of the old town pedestrian zone is full of shops. Wikipedia says the University of Konstanz was established close to the town in 1966.

Wikivoyage lists boat trips from the harbour and swimming in the Rhine or at the Hörnle among the things to do. For a checklist, see long-stay accommodation.

When to visit Konstanz

Wikipedia describes the Konstanz climate as degraded oceanic, with warm and humid summers moderated by the lake and cold, snowy winters. Wikivoyage names swimming at the Hörnle and boat trips to places such as Meersburg, Mainau, Überlingen and Lindau among the things to do.

The Lake Constance tourism site lists the cross-border flea market between Konstanz and Kreuzlingen in June, describing it as the largest in southern Germany and the Lake Constance area.

The historic part of Konstanz lies on the south side of the Rhine, and Wikivoyage notes that the old town remains intact because the city was not bombed in World War II. This page covers four areas, the rail, ferry and bus links, and what the lake climate means for planning. For more of the country, see the Germany hub.

Long-stay tips for Konstanz

Of the 5 properties here, 2 include some form of housekeeping. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

2 properties list a full kitchen and 3 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 31 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Germany

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt/Main, Leipzig, Düsseldorf, Nürnberg and Dresden.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Konstanz?

Wikivoyage places the main station in the old town, which is the historic part of the city. Petershausen and Wollmatingen each have their own railway station, and the Hörnle is the lake beach.

How do I get to Konstanz from the airport?

Konstanz has no commercial airport. Wikivoyage names Zurich Airport as the closest, with direct trains via the airport from Zurich main station, and lists Friedrichshafen, Stuttgart and Basel as alternatives.

Can I take a ferry from Konstanz to Meersburg?

Yes. The Konstanz-Meersburg car ferry is run by the city-owned mobility company, and Wikivoyage puts the crossing at 15 minutes.

Is Konstanz close to Switzerland?

Yes. Wikipedia says the Germany-Switzerland border runs along the south-western and southern edge of the city, separating it from the Swiss town of Kreuzlingen.

How many aparthotels are there in Konstanz?

We currently list 5 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Konstanz.

Do aparthotels in Konstanz have kitchens?

5 of the 5 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

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