Konstanz
STUDYING WHERE OTHERS GO ON HOLIDAY

The nine-metre high statue of Imperia on the harbour also recalls the time of the council. However, the figure of the courtesan should be seen satirically. The same is true of the Kaiserbrunnen fountain on Marktstätte. The many figures, such as the water-spouting lumpfish or three-headed peacock with papal crowns are a humorous reference to the council and the town’s history. You can find out about the origins of the satire in Konstanz.

The cathedral of Konstanz is one of the biggest Romanesque churches in the region and a prominent landmark in the town. The town hall with its historic frescoes and the Schnetztor, a town gate from the 14th century, are especially magnificent buildings.

In addition to its unique architecture, Konstanz benefits from its beautiful scenic location on the lake. The Bodensee is one of the biggest lakes in Germany. During the „Bodenseewoche“ in May, the town’s attractive harbour promenade turns into a meeting place for everyone interested in watersports. Life takes place outside in the summer months, and several festivals are celebrated in this green town.

In your spare time, you can buy yourself a drink and sit on the banks of the Rhine River. In the old part of town, you can buy great ice-cream, coffee and snacks or visit one of the many student cafes where you will meet not quite so many tourists.

In the evenings,you can visit beer gardens, bars and dance venues. Sometimes, concerts take place, too. The town magazine „Akzent“ suggests good places to go.

If you’re feeling too weary to walk, you can call a night taxi, which will drive you home. But it’s sometimes hard to get hold of a taxi, so it’s definitely a good idea to invest in a bike!

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