2 Best Hotels in The Bodensee, Germany

This small, family-run and family-friendly hotel stands on the site occupied by the city wall in the Middle Ages. It's especially appealing for larger groups and families, as you can always add another bed to your three- or four-bed room. During the colder months, make use of the Finnish sauna and herbal steam room.

This unpretentious, rustic country inn in a village a few miles northeast of Überlingen has a blue-and-white half-timber facade, scrubbed wooden floors, maple-wood tables, and thick down comforters on the beds. There are also 10 apartments in a separate house for families at very affordable rates and a large playground. The food is simple and delicious; trout is a specialty, as are several vegetarian dishes, such as potato gratin with fennel.