Magical Advent season on Lake Constance: Christmas markets and glossy lights

Magical Advent season on Lake Constance: Christmas markets and glossy lights

The anticipation of Christmas is increasing at Lake Constance, where festive events transform the region into a winter wonderland. In this picturesque area, which extends over three countries and principality, there are unique opportunities to experience traditional festivities up close. Whether directly on the bank or in historical cities - the Advent season is celebrated with a colorful mix of lights, scents and delights.

A highlight of the upcoming celebrations is the Christmas market in Constance. From November 28th to December 23rd, around 170 lovingly decorated stands will invite you to discover regional delicacies and handicrafts. Among other things, this includes mulled wine and roasted almonds that residents and tourists should not miss. The Lindau harbor Christmas, which takes place from November 28th to December 22nd, also promises an atmospheric atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the panorama with a view of the snowy alpine peaks.

festive lights and special shipping

In the Advent season, the city of St. Gallen turns into a sea of ​​lights that is decorated by shining star installations. The spectacle and the festive lighting attract crowds of visitors who want to immerse themselves in a magical winter world. On the island of Mainau, visitors will inspire with the Christmas Garden, which illuminates from November 19 to January 6th. On a tour of around three kilometers you can admire the artistic light installations and then go on a shipping to enjoy the wintry atmosphere from the water.

A very special experience are the winter trips of the Lake Constance shipping companies that commute between Friedrichshafen and Konstanz. These trips make it possible to escape the Christmas hustle and bustle and enjoy the festive atmosphere on the lake. Christmas trips are also offered on the historic Art Deco engine ship Austria on selected appointments that create a unique atmosphere.

beautiful Christmas markets and regional delicacies

The Lake Constance region also offers an impressive selection of Christmas markets. A particularly atmospheric ambience in the heart of the old town will take place in Radolfzell on Lake Constance from December 5th to 8th. Here you can expect a diverse range of gifts and delicacies. In Singen, Überlingen and Markdorf, the markets also invite you to linger from December 5th to 23rd, with regional handicrafts and background music. The historic old town of Engen will be festively lit at the Christmas market on November 30th and December 1st.

Various hotel flat rates in the region ensure a little relaxation. The Hotel Maier in Friedrichshafen-Fischbach, for example, offers a connoisseur advent from November 29 to December 22, while winter tours are offered during the entire winter season. Here visitors can enjoy the warm Christmas mood and at the same time learn more about the history of the cities.