Travelling through Baroque Heaven

1. Birnau Basilica | Germany 
Known as the “Birnau Basilica”, St. Marien’s church towers over the northern shore of Lake Constance. The church of pilgrimage is a baroque gem standing on the western Upper Swabian Baroque Route. It boasts a rich baroque décor with impressive frescoes, stucco work, altars and sculptures. 

Experience time: 1 hour

2. Salem Monastery and Palace | Germany 
Salem monastery is one of the most attractive cultural monuments around Lake Constance. The once powerful Cistercian abbey blends Gothic grandeur with baroque splendour. During the 19th century, the margraves of Baden made the huge monastery complex their palace.

Experience time: 2 hours

3. Meersburg | Germany 
The baroque palace complex offers a magnificent view over Lake Constance and encourages visitors to take a fascinating journey of discovery through the splendid staircase by Balthasar Neumann, the majestic hall of mirrors and the palace museum on the Beletage.

Experience time: 1 hour

4. Tettnang - New Palace| Germany
Tettnang was once the residence of the Counts of Montfort. The New Palace Tettnang is one of the most important Baroque palaces in Upper Swabia, featuring richly decorated interiors, elaborate stucco work and ceiling frescoes that reflect the splendour of 18th-century court life.

Erlebniszeit: 1 hour

5. Langenargen - St. Martin’s Church | Germany
Located close to the shores of Lake Constance, St. Martin’s Parish Church in Langenargen is a fine example of Baroque church architecture. Built in the early 18th century, it impresses visitors with its elegant interior, ornate altars and striking frescoes.

Erlebniszeit: 1 hour

6. Bregenz | Austria 
The Tower of St. Martin with St. Martin’s chapel was the first baroque building around Lake Constance and, from a historical perspective, is linked to the founding of the medieval city which dates back to the Counts of Montfort in the mid-13th century.

Experience time: 2 hours

7. St.Gallen | Switzerland 
The baroque cathedral with its doubletower façade is the emblem of the city of St.Gallen and one of the last monumental abbeys of the baroque period. The heart of the abbey district is the abbey library. The rich rococo decoration of the library’s baroque hall is most impressive.  

Experience time: 2 hours

8. Hilzingen - Church of St. Peter and Paul| Germany
The Church of St. Peter and Paul in Hilzingen is considered one of the most beautiful rural Baroque and Rococo churches in the Hegau region. Its light-filled interior, richly decorated altars and detailed artwork make it a hidden gem of sacred Baroque architecture.

Erlebniszeit: 1 hour

9. Mainau Island | Germany                                                                                                                                          In addition to its floral splendour, the island of Mainau also offers a fascinating baroque building: the castle and the adjoining church of St. Marien. The church, decorated in pastel tones, not only delights tourists interested in the Baroque. In the castle, you can experience various changing exhibitions.

Experience time: 1 hour

Overnight stays: 3 nights

Travel information:The transfer between the different stages can be undertaken with your own car/coach or partly by public transport (rail,bus).