The loveliest detour

from Munich to Zurich along Lake Constance

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Those in a rush take the Pfändertunnel and go via St. Gallen. Those in the know take our detour to discover baroque gems, golden wines and enchanted islands.

Route profile

Country: Germany
Distance: 136 km
Absolute Driving time : 4 h
Recommended tour duration: 1 Day
Best touring season: Jan. - Dec.

Route course

Munich - Wolfegg - Upper Swabian Baroque Route - Meersburg - German Avenue Route - Constance - Island of Reichenau - Zurich

Route character

Track
exhilarating 1 relaxing
Landscape
wild 2 picturesque
Destinations
intellectual 0 pleasurable

Comments:
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Destinations

  • Fritz B. Busch Car Museum in Wolfegg

    0 km

    Countries: Germany
    Category: Museums

    Fritz B. Busch is considered a talented post-war motoring journalist. His museum in Wolfegg castle sends the visitor on a glorious journey through time back to the automotive beginnings of our times.

    Address:
    Automuseum Fritz B. Busch in Wolfegg, Fritz B. Busch-Weg 1, 88364 Wolfegg, Germany
    Contact:
    Anka Busch, Museum Director
    Tel.: +49-(0)7527-6294 Fax: +49-(0)7527-6294
    E-Mail: info@automuseum-busch.de
    Parking:
    Parking is available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    Open daily from 09:30 - 17:30 hrs
    Good to know:
    Adults € 7 / children 5 - 14 years of age € 3
    Further information:
    www.automuseum-busch.de

  • Heiligenberg Palace

    19 km

    Countries: Germany
    Category: Sightseeing

    The seat of the Princes of Fürstenberg, the splendid interior of this Renaissance palace makes it something of an inside tip.

    Address:
    Schloss Heiligenberg, Vorhof 1, 88633 Heiligenberg, Germany
    Contact:
    Tourist-Information Heiligenberg
    Tel.: +49-(0)7554-998312 Fax: +49-(0)7554-998312
    E-Mail: touristinfo@heiligenberg.de
    Parking:
    Parking is available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    Open between April and October. Visitors wishing to view the palace must join one of the guided art history tours: these are held Tue. - Sun. at 11:00, 14:00 and 15:30 hrs, closed on Mondays
    Further information:
    www.heiligenberg.de

  • Birnau pilgrimage church

    69 km

    Countries: Germany
    Category: Sightseeing

    Located high above Lake Constance, this basilica is one of the most beautiful baroque churches in South Germany.

    Address:
    Wallfahrtskirche Birnau, Maurach 5, 88690 Uhldingen-Mühlhofen, Germany
    Contact:
    Monastery shop, Birnau
    Tel.: +49-(0)7556-932 970 Fax: +49-(0)7556-932 970
    Parking:
    Parking is available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    Spring to autumn, open daily from 09:00 - 18:00 hrs, in the winter, open from 10:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 16:00 hrs
    Further information:
    www.klosterladen-birnau.de

  • Seehalde Restaurant

    88 km

    Countries: Germany
    Category: Food & drink

    Fish straight from Lake Constance, local cuisine and regional wine are all recommended. Lovely terrace by the lake.

    Address:
    Restaurant Seehalde, Maurach 1, 88690 Uhldingen-Mühlhofen, Germany
    Contact:
    The Gruler Family, proprietors
    Tel.: +49-(0)7556-92210 Fax: +49-(0)7556-92210
    E-Mail: info@seehalde.de
    Parking:
    Parking is available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    Thu. - Mon. from 11:45 - 14:00 and 18:00 - 21:00 hrs, Tuesday and Wednesday from 18:00 - 21:00 hrs
    Further information:
    www.seehalde.de

  • Uhldingen Lake Dwelling Museum

    89 km

    Countries: Germany
    Category: Museums

    The shore at Uhldingen has been a population centre as far back as prehistoric times. The museum provides insights into life during the Neolithic period and the Bronze Age between 4300 and 800 BC.

    Address:
    Pfahlbaumuseum Uhldingen, Strandpromenade 6, 88690 Uhldingen-Mühlhofen, Germany
    Contact:
    Dr. Gunter Schöbel, Museum Director
    Tel.: +49-(0)7556-928900 Fax: +49-(0)7556-928900
    E-Mail: mail@pfahlbauten.de
    Parking:
    Parking is available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    April - September, open daily from 09:00 - 19:00 hrs, in October, open daily from 09:00 - 17:00 hrs, in November, only open Saturday and Sunday from 09:00 - 17:00 hrs, November and December, viewing only possible as part of a guided tour at 14:30 hrs, Mon. - Fri.
    Good to know:
    Adults € 7 / children 6 - 15 years of age € 4.50
    Further information:
    www.pfahlbauten.de

  • Aufricht wine-growing estate

    93 km

    Countries: Germany
    Category: Vineyards

    The vineyards of this modern estate stretch right down to the lake shore. Exquisite Burgundy wines are made here.

    Address:
    Weingut Aufricht, Höhenweg 8, 88719 Meersburg-Stetten, Germany
    Contact:
    Robert und Manfred Aufricht, wine-growers
    Tel.: +49-(0)7532-2427 Fax: +49-(0)7532-2427
    E-Mail: info@aufricht.de
    Parking:
    Parking is available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    Mon. - Sat. from 10:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 18:00 hrs; closed on Sunday
    Further information:
    www.aufricht.de

  • RIVA Hotel Konstanz

    102 km

    Countries: Germany
    Category: Hotels

    Modern, five-star design hotel with restaurant, lounge and spa. Spectacular roof-top pool with a view of the lake.

    Address:
    RIVA Hotel Konstanz, Seestrasse 25, 78462 Konstanz, Germany
    Contact:
    Peter Kolb, hotel director
    Tel.: +49-(0)7531-363090 Fax: +49-(0)7531-363090
    E-Mail: welcome@hotel-riva.de
    Parking:
    Parking is available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    Open all year round
    Further information:
    www.hotel-riva.de

  • Island of Reichenau

    114 km

    Countries: Germany
    Category: Sightseeing

    This island produces 18,000 tons of vegetables annually. Its one thousand years of monastic culture is the reason Reichenau is now a World Heritage Site. St. Georg church in Oberzell is regarded as a paradigm of Romanesque architecture.

    Address:
    Insel Reichenau, 78479 Insel Reichenau, Germany
    Contact:
    Tourist information, Reichenau
    Tel.: +49-(0)7534-92070 Fax: +49-(0)7534-92070
    E-Mail: info@reichenau-tourismus.de
    Parking:
    Parking is available in the town
    Further information:
    www.reichenau.de