Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten Baden‑Württemberg

State Palaces and Gardens of Baden-Wuerttemberg

Lake Constance

Lake ConstanceDazzling pearls on Lake Constance

From a famous monastery and a mighty fortress to Baroque castles in an enchanting landscape, the shores of Lake Constance has it all. Salem Monastery and Palace, Meersburg Palace, Tettnang Palace and Hohentwiel Fortress Ruins are just some of the highlights that are not to be missed on a trip to Lake Constance.

Salem Monastery & Palace

Salem Monastery & Palace

The former Cistercian abbey at Salem is one of the most important heritage sites in the Lake Constance region.

Salem Monastery & Palace

Meersburg New Palace

Meersburg New Palace

This former residence of the Prince-Bishops of Constance is an impressive sight with its staircase by Balthasar Neumann.

Meersburg New Palace

Meersburg Prince’s Little House, photo: Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten Baden-Württemberg, Bernhard Wrobel

Prince's Little House

The Prince's Little House of the poet Annette von Droste-Hülshoff offers a breathtaking view of Lake Constance.

Prince's Little House

Tettnang New Palace

Tettnang New Palace

Tettnang New Palace with its spectacular Baroque interiors is one of the most beautiful palaces in Upper Swabia.

Tettnang New Palace

Hohentwiel Fortress Ruins

Hohentwiel Fortress Ruins

Hohentwiel's imposing ramparts, its fallen towers and defiant ruins still evoke the military might of the fortress.

Hohentwiel Fortress Ruins