Things to do in Meersburg

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1. Mainau Island

Mainau Island, nicknamed the “Island of Flowers,” is just over 110 acres (45 hectares) in size and yet it offers enough in its compact borders for hours of entertainment. The small, wooded island on Lake Constance is not only a beautiful location, but it also contains a castle, gardens and glasshouses where multitudes of tropical plants grow.
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Mainau Island which includes bird life and a lake or waterhole

2. Friedrichshafen Promenade

Whether it’s misty or clear, you may find no more beautiful place in Germany than the Lake Constance Promenade. Hugging the edge of the lake outside Friedrichshafen, one of the lake’s biggest towns and home to its only airport, the walkway provides panoramic views of the water augmented by the presence of an observation tower. Spend the day hopping between terraces and sipping a drink while watching the water sparkle.
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Get a front-row seat to the beauty of Lake Constance along a path where many cafés and bars can make a planned short stroll take all day.

3. Abbey Library of Saint Gall

The Abbey Library of St. Gall (Stiftsbibliothek St. Gallen) is one of the world’s prettiest and oldest public lending libraries. It holds about 170,000 literary and liturgical works, many written by monks throughout the medieval period. Visit the Abbey Library of St. Gall to peruse its enormous collection, marvel at its luxuriant baroque rococo interior and admire ceiling frescoes.
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Abbey Library of Saint Gall featuring interior views and heritage elements

4. Meersburg Castle

Be entranced by the stories of Meersburg Old Castle, a hilltop fortress with a mysterious past in the town of Meersburg. Climb up the hills that ascend from the lakefront to reach the iconic building and step inside to learn about its history.
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Old Castle

5. Meersburg New Palace

Experience the life of 18th-century European aristocracy at the magnificent Meersburg New Palace, a fabulously ornate building that now contains a fascinating museum. Be sure to bring a camera to take plenty of photos of the building’s striking pink and white exterior and the wonderful views across Lake Constance, which it overlooks. Inside, walk high-ceilinged corridors and see priceless antiques up close.
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New Castle featuring a square or plaza and a fountain

What to do in Meersburg

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Meersburg Port

Meersburg Port

Explore the waterfront in Meersburg with a trip to Meersburg Port. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Meersburg Port
Old Castle

Meersburg Castle

Standing proudly on a hill above the banks of Lake Constance is a beautifully preserved fortress with more than a millennium of history.

Meersburg Castle
New Castle featuring a square or plaza and a fountain

Meersburg New Palace

Wander the grand marble halls of this spectacular 18th-century palace, which is the jewel of the delightful historic town of Meersburg.

Meersburg New Palace

Meersburg Therme

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Meersburg Therme during your travels in Meersburg. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Meersburg Therme

Neues Schloss

Neues Schloss is just one of the places to see in Meersburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Neues Schloss

Staatsweingut Meersburg

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Staatsweingut Meersburg during your travels to Meersburg. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Staatsweingut Meersburg