Meersburg, a place on the shore of Lake Constance, offers in one of its houses a Zeppelin Museum. This private collection and the large Zeppelin Museum in nearby Friedrichshafen would be a good combination for friends of the big airships.
Tag: Lake Constance
Montfort Castle in Langenargen
Montfort Castle (Schloss Montfort) is a lakeside palace next to Lake Constance (Bodensee). King William I of Württemberg commissioned this building in 1867. You’ll get this view while taking a boat from Lindau to Friedrichshafen.
Dominican Island in Constance
The former monastery of the Dominicans situated on the tiny Dominican Island in front of Constance (Konstanz) accommodates a hotel now. Guests of this hotel and its restaurant have the chance to walk along this nicely painted cloister.
Lindau Lighthouse in Bavaria
The Lindau Lighthouse stands at the port of Lindau, a city in the German state of Bavaria. Opposite the lighthouse, you see a sculpture presenting the Bavarian lion. The port is a starting point for cruises on Lake Constance (Bodensee).
Paddle steamer Hohentwiel on Lake Constance
While enjoying a tarte flambée (Flammkuchen) on a terrace, an old paddle steamer passes by. How old might this ship be?
Cactus in Überlingen
If you are fed up with colourful flowers in window boxes why not using cactus? I saw this decoration in Überlingen, a city on Lake Constance with some remarkable old buildings.
Council hall of Überlingen
Decoration at the city council hall of Überlingen, which hasn’t been altered since 1494. The hall is decorated with a cycle of limewood figures carved by master Jakob Ruß.
Imperia in Constance
The statue of Imperia is placed at the port of Constance (Konstanz) It reminds of the Council of Constance in the years 1414-1418.