Lake Constance
Apr 3rd, 2002, 12:26 PM
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Lake Constance
We will be traveling from Paris by train with the destination of Lake Constance. My husband is seeking out his "roots" in Konstanz. I would appreciate any tips, ie. should we stay in Zurich or Winterthur or Konstanz? The stay will only be 1 or 2 days as we will be heading to Italy.
Apr 3rd, 2002, 12:53 PM
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Depending upon how much time you actually need to spend in Konstanz seeking the "roots", I'd recommend Stein am Rhein, quite close and a lovely little town. The Hotel Rheinfels is a charming three star with an excellent restaurant. Konstanz itself is not bad either, and certainly a little larger.
Apr 3rd, 2002, 01:41 PM
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You might want to consider the charming town of Meersburg on the north shore of Lake Konstanz almost directly north of Konstanz and only a 20 minute ferry ride away. Meersburg has a lakeside promenade that offers lovely views. Steigstrasse connects the shoreside town with the upper town and offers a delightful stroll past charming half timbered houses. The upper town is dominated by two castles; The old castle (Altes Schloss) dates back to the 7th century and is the oldest inhabited castle in Germany; the new castle dating from the 18th century is Baroque in its interior design. <BR><BR>Here's a couple of websites for accommodations in Meersburg. Go first, to www.meersburg.de/baeren/index.htm The site's in German, but you can see photos of this ancient inn and its charming rooms. Prices range from $62.00 to $85.00 a night for a double. <BR>For information in English go to: www.karenbrown.com/germany/gasthofzumbaren.html<BR>
Apr 3rd, 2002, 01:46 PM
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My apologies, the German website for Gasthof Baren is: www.meersburg.de/baeren/seite1.htm
Apr 3rd, 2002, 02:56 PM
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If you don't plan to get a car, then the city of Konstanz is just fine. If you have a car, Stein am Rhine is a nice town (I also like Hotel Rhinefels), or just across the river in Switzerland is another nice hotel in Gottlieben, the Romantik Hotel Waaghaus.
