Holiday in Überlingen
City in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to September (lake holiday and old town), June (flower beds), October (Lake Constance apple harvest)
Budget/day
100-160 EUR: lakeside hotel, thermal bath 25 EUR, boat trip, restaurant
Getting there from Germany
Car from Stuttgart 2 h, from Munich 2.5 h | Train to Überlingen (Lake Constance Belt Railway) | Constance 25 km
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What makes Überlingen special as a destination?
Überlingen on Lake Constance is one of the most beautiful historical towns by the lake and was the host of the State Garden Show in 2021. The medieval old town with the Gothic Minster, the patrician houses, and the long lakeside promenade combines cultural enjoyment with a lakeside holiday. The Bodensee-Therme offers wellness right by the water, and the surroundings with pile dwellings, pilgrimage churches, and orchards make Überlingen the ideal location on Lake Constance.
What are the top highlights in Überlingen?
The top highlights in Überlingen include Überlinger Seepromenade, Münster St. Nikolaus, Bodensee-Therme, Stadtgarten und Landesgartenschau-Erbe.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Überlinger Seepromenade
Kilometer-long waterfront path with palm trees, flower beds, and a magnificent view of the Alps — Mediterranean atmosphere at Lake Constance.
Münster St. Nikolaus
Late Gothic minster with the largest wooden altar in Germany — a masterpiece by Jörg Zürn.
Bodensee-Therme
Modern thermal bath with panoramic pool and direct lake view — sauna, brine, and wellness above Lake Constance.
Stadtgarten und Landesgartenschau-Erbe
Award-winning city garden by the lake — the legacy of the State Garden Show 2021 with exotic plants.
Hotels in Überlingen
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Überlingen?
The best time to visit Überlingen is May to September (lake holiday and old town), June (flower beds), October (Lake Constance apple harvest). Warm and sunny, 23-28°C, Lake Constance climate with mild evenings In winter: Mild for the region, 0-5°C, foggy atmosphere over the lake
Recommended travel time
May to September (lake holiday and old town), June (flower beds), October (Lake Constance apple harvest)
Summer
Warm and sunny, 23-28°C, Lake Constance climate with mild evenings
Winter
Mild for the region, 0-5°C, foggy atmosphere over the lake
How much does a holiday in Überlingen cost?
Budget travellers: 50-80 EUR: holiday apartment, lakeside promenade free, beach bath 5 EUR/day, mid-range: 100-160 EUR: lakeside hotel, thermal bath 25 EUR, boat trip, restaurant/day, luxury: 230+ EUR: luxury lakeside hotel, spa, gourmet menu, private boat tour/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
50-80 EUR: holiday apartment, lakeside promenade free, beach bath 5 EUR
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
100-160 EUR: lakeside hotel, thermal bath 25 EUR, boat trip, restaurant
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
230+ EUR: luxury lakeside hotel, spa, gourmet menu, private boat tour
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Überlingen?
Car from Stuttgart 2 h, from Munich 2.5 h | Train to Überlingen (Lake Constance Belt Railway) | Constance 25 km
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there for Überlingen?
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Walk along the lakeside promenade at sunset — the view over Lake Constance to the Alps is magnificent.
Visit the Bodensee-Therme in the evening — illuminated pool with lake view at night.
Take a ferry to Meersburg — the crossing takes only 15 minutes and offers a lake panorama.
Participate in an apple tasting in October — the region is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany.
What should you eat in Überlingen?
Typical specialities in Überlingen: Felchenfilet — the quintessential Lake Constance fish, freshly caught and gently fried, Bodensee-Apfelsaft — pure juice from regional orchards, Schwäbische Maultaschen — filled pasta pockets in broth or sautéed, Bibiliskäs mit Brägele — herb quark with fried potatoes, Lake Constance snack.
These specialties you must try!
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