Holiday in Immenstaad am Bodensee

City in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪

Country

Germany

Type

City

Best time to travel

May to September (lake holiday and wine), October (grape harvest and apple harvest), July (Immenstaader Lake Festival)

Budget/day

90-140 EUR: lakeside hotel, boat trip, wine tasting, fish meal

Getting there from Germany

Car from Stuttgart 2 h, from Munich 2.5 h | Train to Friedrichshafen + bus | Meersburg 8 km

What makes Immenstaad am Bodensee special as a destination?

Immenstaad am Bodensee is a tranquil wine and fruit village on the northern shore of the lake between Friedrichshafen and Meersburg. The village is one of the few places where you can walk directly along Lake Constance through vineyards and orchards. The lakeside promenade with a historic Torkel (wine press), beach resort, and marina combines lake enjoyment with wine culture. Immenstaad is the perfect place for a peaceful Lake Constance holiday away from mass tourism.

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Romance
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Food
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Nature
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What are the top highlights in Immenstaad am Bodensee?

The top highlights in Immenstaad am Bodensee include Historic Torkel, Strandbad Immenstaad, Wine Hiking Trail, Marina and Shipping.

The places you absolutely must not miss.

1

Historic Torkel

Centuries-old wine press by the lakeshore — now a venue for wine tastings and concerts.

2

Strandbad Immenstaad

Idyllic lakeside beach with sunbathing area, pier, and direct view of the Swiss Alps.

3

Wine Hiking Trail

Scenic path through the vineyards above the lake — Lake Constance panorama and wine enjoyment in one.

4

Marina and Shipping

Cozy harbor with sailboats and docking station for Lake Constance shipping — excursions to Konstanz and Lindau.

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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen

Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie

When is the best time to visit Immenstaad am Bodensee?

The best time to visit Immenstaad am Bodensee is May to September (lake holiday and wine), October (grape harvest and apple harvest), July (Immenstaader Lake Festival). Warm and sunny, 23-28°C, mild Lake Constance climate In winter: Mild, 0-5°C, quiet fog season

Recommended travel time

May to September (lake holiday and wine), October (grape harvest and apple harvest), July (Immenstaader Lake Festival)

Summer

Warm and sunny, 23-28°C, mild Lake Constance climate

Winter

Mild, 0-5°C, quiet fog season

How much does a holiday in Immenstaad am Bodensee cost?

Budget travellers: 45-70 EUR: holiday apartment, beach resort 4 EUR, wine tasting from 8 EUR/day, mid-range: 90-140 EUR: lakeside hotel, boat trip, wine tasting, fish meal/day, luxury: 200+ EUR: wellness hotel, sailing course, gourmet wine menu/day.

Average costs per person per day

Budget

45-70 EUR: holiday apartment, beach resort 4 EUR, wine tasting from 8 EUR

Hostel, Street food, Public transport

Mid-range

90-140 EUR: lakeside hotel, boat trip, wine tasting, fish meal

Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions

Luxury

200+ EUR: wellness hotel, sailing course, gourmet wine menu

Boutique hotel, Fine dining

How do I get from Germany to Immenstaad am Bodensee?

Car from Stuttgart 2 h, from Munich 2.5 h | Train to Friedrichshafen + bus | Meersburg 8 km

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What travel tips are there for Immenstaad am Bodensee?

Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.

Walk the wine hiking trail at sunset — the view over the lake to the Alps is magnificent.

Participate in the lake festival in July — fireworks over Lake Constance and regional cuisine.

Take the ferry from Immenstaad to Meersburg — the crossing is an experience in itself.

Join a wine and apple harvest in autumn — an authentic Lake Constance experience.

What should you eat in Immenstaad am Bodensee?

Typical specialities in Immenstaad am Bodensee: Lake Constance whitefish whole — freshly caught and golden fried, with potato salad, Immenstaader Müller-Thurgau — fresh white wine from the lakeside vines, Apple fritters — Lake Constance apples baked in beer batter with vanilla ice cream, Lake Constance snack — smoked fish, cheese, and fresh bread by the lakeshore.

These specialties you must try!

Lake Constance whitefish whole — freshly caught and golden fried, with potato salad
Immenstaader Müller-Thurgau — fresh white wine from the lakeside vines
Apple fritters — Lake Constance apples baked in beer batter with vanilla ice cream
Lake Constance snack — smoked fish, cheese, and fresh bread by the lakeshore
Suitable for:Lake ConstanceWineFruitQuietLakeBeachSailingInsider tip

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