Fancy a holiday in a beautiful location at the crossroads of Austria, Switzerland and Germany? Then why not take a motorhome trip to Lake Constance?
Lake Constance is a natural wonder that straddles three countries. You’ll find it between Switzerland,Austria andGermany. And not for nothing: the lake covers an area of over 570 km². This makes it the third-largest lake in Europe. But in addition to its incredible surface area, there are many other treasures to discover.
Between forests, typical villages and beaches along its shores, Lake Constance has something for everyone! But to make the most of a trip around it, it’s best to be able to get around easily. So why not visit Lake Constance by motorhome? Find out more in this article.
Parking on Lake Constance with a motorhome?
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Since the lake covers such a large area and is very popular with tourists, there is plenty of parking available on its shores. There are two options for parking on site and visiting Lake Constance by motorhome.
On the one hand, there are parking lots, ideal if you want to stay for a day. On the other hand, campsites are ideal if you want to stay several nights in a particular place. We’d like to recommend a few.
Spending a day at Lake Constance: parking lots
Do you have just one day to visit Lake Constance by motorhome? Given its size, you won’t be able to cover the whole lake in one day. However, we’ve got just the place for you: the Lindau peninsula. It’s a village with real charm that’s sure to win you over!
Small pebble beaches are just a few metres away. Several parking lots are available on site. For indoor parking, go to Pindaupark, Berliner Platz, at the entrance to the peninsula. If you prefer outdoor parking, go to parking lot P3 at Langenweg, 88131 Lindau. Both parking lots are free of charge.
Of course, there are plenty of other parking lots all around the lake. So, whatever your destination, you’ll be able to park easily and enjoy your stay at Lake Constance in your motorhome.
To spend several days on site: campsites
There are many places of interest around the lake, not least because it borders several countries. So, if you want to visit the whole lake, you’ll need to stay overnight. Here are three campsites that can accommodate you. Please note that we have decided to offer you one campsite per country.
- Switzerland: Fischerhaus Camping, 5 stars. Would you like to combine comfort, pleasure and nature? Then this is the campsite for you. It has a water park, a campsite with a river running through it and, of course, a view of the lake! You’ll find it at Promenadenstrasse 52, 8280 Kreuzlingen, Switzerland. Prices range from €20 to €30 per night, depending on the season;
- Germany: Campingplatz Fischbach. Do you prefer peace and quiet? Then this is the campsite for you! You’ll find it at Grenzösch 3, 88048 Friedrichshafen. Prices range from €8 .50 to €10. 50 per night, depending on the season;
- Austria: Camping Mexico. You’ll find this campsite at Hechtweg 4, 6900 Bregenz. Rates range from €13 to €15 per night. Last but not least, this campsite is highly recommended by visitors, and you’ll find everything you need on site.
Motorhome parks around Lake Constance
If you want to easily find a place to stay for several hours or nights, without having to go to a campsite, then why not look for a motorhome park? These are an excellent solution, without being too expensive.
What’s more, most of the time you’ll be able to take advantage of amenities such as water drainage or chemical toilets. So it’s an essential stopover for your motorhome trip to Lake Constance.
Park Camping area, on the German side, near Lindau
The campsite has 12 pitches and its facilities are free to use. There’s a supermarket less than 50 m away, and the center of Lindau is just 4 km away.
The rate is €15 per night, all charges included. Please note that the maximum motorhome length is 9 meters.
Parking Siewiesen im Sand, Langenargen, Germany
Parking is free for the day. Please note, however, that overnight stays are not permitted. On the other hand, you can take full advantage of the lake view during your stopover. What’s more, it’s located along a quiet street, mainly frequented by cyclists.
Please note, however, that this is a simple parking lot, with no amenities and only two kilometers from the center. Address: Untere Seestraße 136, 88085 Langenargen.
Alte Brennerei, Stetten, Germany
Close to a thermal spa, come and recharge your batteries in this area near Lake Constance (1 km). You’ll find a supermarket 200 m away and the center of Stetten 500 m away. In other words, everything you need is at your fingertips!
Chemical toilets, water, wastewater and rubbish disposal are all done on site. Pets are also welcome. This area is highly recommended by tourists, with rates of just €10 per night. Address: Riedetsweiler Straße 5, 88719 Stetten.
Campingplatz Weiss, Bregenz, Austrian side
A warm welcome awaits you at the campsite. In fact, this area is attached to the campsite and everything is at your disposal!
What makes it special? A farm with chickens, sheep, dogs and cats. Perfect for a family outing.
Parking for 24 hours? Then the rate is €30 for two people. For each additional person, it’s €8 more. Children are charged €5 per person. Water included, disposal and electricity included. Dogs also allowed.
Please note that no garbage cans will be available. Address: Österreich 6900 Bregenz.
Dobele P2 in Constance, on the Swiss side
Of course, you can’t visit the lake without visiting the town of the same name! At €18 per night for two people, this area is free on Sundays.
Here, you’ll find a supermarket just 500 meters away and only 300 meters from the center. So it’s ideally placed if you want to visit the city. Water, disposal and electricity are included in the price.
A little extra: dogs are allowed. Interested? Then you’ll find this area at Grenzbachstraße 78462 Constance.
How and where to rent a motorhome in France?
Would you like to explore Lake Constance by motorhome, but don’t have your own vehicle? It’s now very easy to rent these vehicles between private individuals, especially in France. Numerous online platforms, such as Yescapa, make this type of rental possible.
How does it work?
- First, you need to choose the motorhome in your city (e.g. Bordeaux, Nantes, Toulouse, Paris, Montpellier or Marseille).
- Make sure you choose unlimited mileage, check the number of berths available and whether international travel is possible.
- Make your rental request online and share your travel information (dates, rental options, mileage, etc.) with the owner.
- If your request is accepted and after payment, you will have access to the owner’s contact details to arrange a first meeting.
- On the day, present your driver’s license and pay the deposit.
- An inventory of fixtures is drawn up and a rental contract is signed by both parties. You’ll need to sign it as soon as you return from your stay, and once you’ve done that, that’s it!
Route ideas to Lake Constance by motorhome
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Feeling lost when faced with the many possibilities offered by the lake? It’s normal, because it’s so extensive and passes through three different countries, that it’s difficult to plan an itinerary. But don’t panic, we’ve got you covered too.
So we’ve put together some ideas for weekend, four-day and week-long itineraries on Lake Constance in a motorhome. Of course, these are just a few ideas, which you can adapt to your own requirements.
Weekend itinerary
A weekend is far too short to discover the entire lake. So here are the main places to visit during your two days at Lake Constance in a motorhome:
- Day 1: Lindau peninsula, visit the lighthouse at the entrance to the port, stroll along the lake and relax on the pebble beaches;
- Day 2: Mainau, the flower island, visit the 45-hectare park and discover the many varieties of flowers and plants.
4-day itinerary
Four days at Lake Constance in a motorhome will allow you to discover another of the region’s must-sees: Constance. Nevertheless, in our opinion, it’s still not enough time to devote to such a diversity of places.
- Day 1 and 2: Resuming a weekend itinerary;
- Days 3 and 4: Constance. The city of Konstanz has so much to offer, it would probably take a whole week to explore every corner. Nevertheless, we recommend the historic center and the archaeological museum.
Itinerary for 1 week
One week is the minimum length of time needed to discover the most important wonders of Lake Constance by motorhome. Here are a few ideas to get you organized and make sure you don’t miss out on any of the region’s highlights.
- Day 1: Mainau, stroll among the flowers, visit the castle and St. Mary’s Church, two architectural jewels;
- Day 2: Constance, visit of the capital and in particular its historic center;
- Day 3: German Zappelin, airship flight for an unforgettable moment and another view of the lake;
- Days 4 and 5: Lindau, a relaxing day on the shores of the lake, enjoying the fine weather and pebble beaches.
- Day 6: Bregenz, hike to the top of Pfänder for breathtaking views;
- Day 7: St. Gallen Abbey, visit to the Abbey Library, to admire the grandeur of the premises and discover numerous manuscripts from another era.