Konstanz Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Germany
About Konstanz
Konstanz has traces of civilization dating from the stone age and was settled by the Romans in about 50 CE. Konstanz was an important trade centre and a spiritual centre. At the council of Konstanz in 1414-1418, a papal election was held, ending the papal schism. Three popes went into the council (one from Avignon one from Rome one from Pisa) an entirely different person left as the single pope. The council was also the place where Jan Hus was burned despite an assurance of safe passage. Konstanz attempted to join the Swiss Confederacy in about 1460, but was voted down. Due to its proximity to Switzerland, Konstanz was not bombed during World War II and its historicold townremains intact. It is a historic city with a charming old town, and could be called the jewel of the region.
Top Attractions in Konstanz
Explore the best things to see and do in Konstanz:
- ★Archaeology Museum of Baden-Württemberg
- ★Art nouveau houses beside the lake
- ★Bismarck Tower
- ★Bodensee Therme
- ★Carnival
- ★Christmas Market
- ★Christopher Street Day
- ★Hus Haus
Where to Eat in Konstanz
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Akropolis
- 🍴Ali Baba
- 🍴BOX To Go
- 🍴Burroburro
- 🍴Casablanca
- 🍴Good Rice zum Elefanten
Where to Stay in Konstanz
- 🏨Bayrischer Hof
- 🏨Hotel Graf Zeppelin
- 🏨Hotel Hirschen
- 🏨Otto-Moericke-Turm youth hostel
- 🏨Steinburger Island Hotel
Konstanz Travel Guide Sections
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