Events at Western Lake Constance

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Reichenauer Wein- und Fischerfest | © Verkehrsverein Reichenau e.V. / Joachim Sauer

Reichenau Wine and Fish Festival

The popular 42nd annual wine and fishermen's festival is located at the Herrenbrücke Marina directly on the lake. The Wine and Fisherman's Festival has long been one of the most popular wine...

Konstanzer Weinfest | © MTK / Oliver Hanser

Constance Wine Festival

What an event for wine enjoyment with live music, jovial gatherings and much more: the Constance Wine Festival on St. Stephans Platz entertains locals and visitors alike with good vibes and a long...

Katamaran | © Michael Häfner

Catamaran to Christmas Markets

Catamaran is also on the lake every day in winter. It takes its passengers to Christmas shopping and the Christmas markets in just 52 minutes.

Bodensee-Schiffsbetriebe | © Björn Jansen

Bodensee-Schiffsbetriebe

Experience the wintry magic of Lake Constance during the Advent season. Our boat trips offer the perfect opportunity to escape the pre-Christmas hustle and bustle and still enjoy the festive...

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Vines at Lake Constance

Wine and autumn festivals around Lake Constance

01. July until 31. October

Every year during late summer and autumn, numerous wine festivals are held in all four countries around Lake Constance. You can taste the different wines of the region accompanied by local...

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Il Gusto Barocco

29. September 2024 until 27. May 2025

The Stuttgart Baroque Orchestra presents three exquisite concerts of baroque music on Lake Constance. The orchestra will perform in beautiful historic church and palace halls in Überlingen and...

Konstanz Weihnachtsmarkt

WinterSeeLeuchten

01. October 2024 until 31. March 2025

During the cozy season, a special magic lies over the largest city on Lake Constance. Winter city tours, hotel packages and Christmas specials invite you to take a relaxing break.

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Constance Christmas Market on the Lake

Christmas markets at Lake Constance

23. November until 21. December

Christmas holiday activities in four different countries – Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein – can only be found in one place: Lake Constance. The advents...

Christmas market by the lake Constance Konzil forecourt | © Dagmar Schwelle

Lakeside Christmas Market

28. November until 23. December

With its glittering lights, the Christmas market in Constance invites you to take a leisurely stroll and becomes a second living room for locals and guests alike in the run-up to Christmas. A magical...

The street lights up in Engen

30. November until 01. December

The Advent highlight in Hegau Engen stores and over 100 stalls offer an attractive range of products. Many gift ideas await visitors. Music groups and choirs set the mood for the pre-Christmas season...

Hüttenzauber Singen

Christmas market Singen

05. December until 23. December

A cosy, pre-Christmas mulled wine garden in the middle of the catering area in the centre of Rathausplatz will once again serve as the central element of the Singen Christmas Market this year. There...

Radolfzeller Christkindlemarkt | © TSR GmbH Kuhnle+Knoedler

Radolfzell Christmas market

05. December until 08. December

Far from commercialism, authentic and regional, the four-day market offers an atmospheric ambience and a diverse, high-quality range of products. Younger visitors particularly enjoy taking a spin on...

Christmas lights market Markdorf

06. December until 08. December

Church concert with emotional goosebump moments and a Christmas market of lights that bathes the market square in Markdorf in a sea of lights.

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Hänselejuck in Überlingen at Lake Constance

Carnival on Lake Constance

27. February until 05. March

When winter is drawing to a close in the four-country region around Lake Constance, the carnival is a very special highlight. Witches and jesters move through the alleys, creating a unique carnival...

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Segelregatta Internationale Bodenseewoche (c) Schwelle | © Dagmar Schwelle

International Lake Constance Week

12. June until 15. June

For four days, the historic old town harbour in Konstanz provides the perfect backdrop for one of the oldest and most important water sports events from Kiel to Genoa. In the more than 100-year-old...

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Cross-border flea market in Constance (D) / Kreuzlingen (CH)

28. June until 29. June

24 hours, 9 kilometres, 2 countries, 1 flea market: with over 1,000 stands, the cross-border flea market in Constance (D) / Kreuzlingen (CH) is the largest and most attractive flea market in southern...

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Konstanz Seenachtfest

09. August

The lake night festival in Konstanz has long earned its cult status. For more than 65 years, one of the largest open-air festivals around Lake Constance has been held here in August. Every summer, up...