What is the difficulty level of this tour?

This tour follows flat, well-signposted cycle paths along the shores of Lake Constance. Daily distances range from 32 to 40 km, making it suitable for families with children. The terrain is entirely flat with no significant climbs. E-bikes are available on request.

What type of accommodation is provided?

You will stay in 3-star hotels and guesthouses, with a partly 4-star hotel in Friedrichshafen. All nights include bed and breakfast. During the Bregenz Festival period (21 July – 23 August 2026), overnight stays may be arranged in nearby towns.

Is luggage transport included?

Yes, luggage transport from hotel to hotel is included with pick-up at 9:00 a.m. and delivery by approximately 6:30 p.m. The service covers liability up to €1,000 per person.

What children's bikes are available?

16-inch bikes for children 1.00–1.14 m tall, 20-inch bikes for 1.15–1.25 m, and 24-inch bikes for 1.26–1.35 m. A Kiddy Van trailer is also available.

What is the children's discount policy?

Children aged 0–6 stay free (100% discount), ages 7–11 receive 50% off, and ages 12–15 receive 25% off. Maximum 2 children in a double room with 2 full-paying adults.

Which countries does this tour pass through?

The route crosses three countries: Austria (Bregenz, start and finish), Switzerland (Rorschach, Arbon, Romanshorn), and Germany (Constance, Friedrichshafen, Lindau). No border formalities are required within the Schengen area.

What is included beyond accommodation and luggage transport?

The package includes a ferry crossing from Constance/Staad to Meersburg with bikes, entry to the Zeppelin Museum in Friedrichshafen, an ice cream break with 3 scoops in Constance, an info package with detailed tour book, and travel documents with GPS data.

When is the tour available?

Daily arrivals from 17 April to 17 October 2026. Certain dates are blocked due to local events in Constance. A surcharge applies during the Bregenz Festival period and Friedrichshafen fair dates.

Lake Constance Family Tour: Cycling Around the Bodensee

Lake Constance / Bodensee

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Short Description

A 6-day family cycling tour around Lake Constance covering 140 km across Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Flat lakeside paths ideal for children — one of Europe's classic family cycling routes. From €662 per person.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Bregenz
You will arrive in Bregenz, the Austrian city nestled between the Alps and Lake Constance. Pick up your travel documents and rental bikes at the info point hotel Weisses Kreuz. The rest of the day is yours to explore the lakefront promenade, the Festspielhaus, or simply settle in before tomorrow's first ride.

Day 2: Bregenz – Rorschach/Arbon (40 km)
You will cycle through the parks along the lake, past the Festspielhaus and the famous Seebühne floating stage. The route continues to Mehrerau, home to the only active monastery on Austria's Lake Constance, then past bathing spots along the Bregenzer Ache. You will cross through the Altenrhein-Mündung nature reserve to Staad and on to your overnight stop in Rorschach or Arbon on the Swiss shore.

Day 3: Rorschach/Arbon – Constance/Kreuzlingen (32 km)
Today you will ride along the picturesque Swiss shore of the lake, passing through Romanshorn and Güttingen to reach the Council City of Constance. An optional excursion to the nearby monastery island of Reichenau adds 15 km to the day. Constance straddles the Swiss-German border and offers a wonderful old town to explore with the family.

Day 4: Constance/Kreuzlingen – Friedrichshafen (33 km; ferry crossing)
You will spend the morning visiting the Mainau flower island, then take the ferry from Staad to Meersburg with your bikes. From there, you will cycle along the lake via Immenstaad to Friedrichshafen, home of the Zeppelin. The entry to the Zeppelin Museum is included — a highlight for children and adults alike.

Day 5: Friedrichshafen – Bregenz (35 km)
Your final cycling day begins at the Zeppelin Museum in Friedrichshafen. You will ride through the Eriskircher Ried nature reserve, past Langenargen and Wasserburg, to the famous Bavarian island town of Lindau. From Lindau, a short ride brings you back across the Austrian border to Bregenz, completing your loop around the lake.

Day 6: Departure
Journey home after breakfast, or extend your stay with additional nights in Bregenz.

Tour details

LoopSelfguidedFamiliesMinimum 2 people

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
💼 Luggage transfer
📲 GPS or navigation APP
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
🗺️ Maps
🍦Ice cream break with 3 scoops of ice cream in Constance
🚢 Ferry Constance/Staad-Meersburg incl. bike
🏛️ Entry museo Zeppelin

❌ What is not included?

✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
🛡️ Travel insurance
🌎 Tourist taxes
🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed

🙋 Common questions

What is the difficulty level of this tour?
This tour follows flat, well-signposted cycle paths along the shores of Lake Constance. Daily distances range from 32 to 40 km, making it suitable for families with children. The terrain is entirely flat with no significant climbs. E-bikes are available on request.
What type of accommodation is provided?
You will stay in 3-star hotels and guesthouses, with a partly 4-star hotel in Friedrichshafen. All nights include bed and breakfast. During the Bregenz Festival period (21 July – 23 August 2026), overnight stays may be arranged in nearby towns.
Is luggage transport included?
Yes, luggage transport from hotel to hotel is included with pick-up at 9:00 a.m. and delivery by approximately 6:30 p.m. The service covers liability up to €1,000 per person.
What children's bikes are available?
16-inch bikes for children 1.00–1.14 m tall, 20-inch bikes for 1.15–1.25 m, and 24-inch bikes for 1.26–1.35 m. A Kiddy Van trailer is also available.
What is the children's discount policy?
Children aged 0–6 stay free (100% discount), ages 7–11 receive 50% off, and ages 12–15 receive 25% off. Maximum 2 children in a double room with 2 full-paying adults.

📋💸 Cancellation fees

Terms of cancellation:

Non-refundable likeonabike platform fee: 100 €

• More than 30 days before the departure date: 20% penalty of the total package

• 29 to 20 days before the departure date: 30% penalty of the total package

• 19 to 10 days before the departure date: 40% penalty of the total package

• 09 to 08 days before the departure date: 40% penalty of the total package

• 07 to 0 days before the departure date: 100% penalty of the total package

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€662/ person

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Available

23 Apr 2026 – 4 Oct 2026

Departures

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Available

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Departures

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