Lake Constance active
Lake Constance active
Experience art & culture, sport and relaxation
Experience art & culture, sport and relaxation
Activities on Lake Constance
There is a lot to discover around Lake Constance
Treat yourself to some time out and enjoy the peace and quiet far away from your everyday life. You've come to the right place here on Lake Constance, in the most beautiful corner of Germany. On the one hand, Lake Constance enchants with its natural beauty: in the hinterland of Langenargen, gentle hills form a unique landscape. The view across the glistening lake to the majestic backdrop of the Austrian and Swiss Alps almost takes your breath away. On the other hand, Lake Constance is a popular holiday destination with a wide range of water sports and leisure activities, cultural treasures, various events and festivals and, of course, culinary delights from the local cuisine.
We invite you to get to know our Lake Constance - there is a lot to discover here!
Cultural and sporting events around the lake
The Lake Constance region offers a colourful programme of events - not only in summer
Music festivals, art exhibitions, traditional festivals and Christmas markets provide entertainment and cultural diversity - around the lake and of course right here in Langenargen. Highlights certainly include the Bregenz Festival on the famous lake stage. But the Match Race Germany sailing regatta, which takes place off Langenargen every year at Whitsun, the traditional lakeside festival right by the harbour at the end of July and the summer concerts at Montfort Castle also attract many guests to Langenargen.
Discover the Lake Constance region by bike
In-house bike hire with city bikes and e-bikes
Discover the picturesque beauty of Langenargen and its surroundings by bike! From the Akzent Hotel Löwen, the distances are short and the adventures close by. Cycle along the lake, through the lush orchards and vast forests in the hilly hinterland and be enchanted by the breathtaking views. In combination with a boat trip on the White Fleet, you can experience Lake Constance from a completely new perspective on your tour.
Our well-maintained hire bikes are available for relaxed excursions in the region.
Discover Langenargen
The jewel on Lake Constance
Langenargen is an enchanting little town in an exposed location on the northern shore of Lake Constance. Its charm lies above all in the harmonious combination of the natural beauty of the region, a rich history with a diverse cultural heritage and a maritime atmosphere that makes Langenargen a hotspot for water sports enthusiasts of all kinds. Get to know Langenargen and the idyllic Lake Constance region from here and enjoy an unforgettable holiday with us.
Discovery tour with the sea lion
Experience the lake from its most beautiful side by boat
Hotel Löwen also owns the 'Seelöwe', a motorboat with an open sun deck that is happy to take our guests on excursions on the water. In cooperation with the Langenargen tourist information office, our skipper will take you directly from the harbour to the Ultramarin marina in neighbouring Kressbronn, the largest and most modern water sports centre on Lake Constance. Interesting facts about the harbours, wild stories and sailor's yarns included. A romantic sunset cruise on the sea lion is a special experience. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere on the lake and the fascinating colours from the interplay of the setting sun, glistening water surface and the imposing mountain panorama - a must for every holidaymaker on Lake Constance.
Excursion destinations on Lake Constance
What is there to experience in the region?
Lake Constance is a unique holiday destination that has something to offer for all ages: A fantastically beautiful landscape, rich history, cultural treasures and sights around the lake, a wide range of water sports and leisure adventures, as well as gourmet cuisine with a reputation that extends far beyond the region's borders. A holiday on Lake Constance is pure relaxation and adventure.
Here is a selection of excursion destinations and adventure destinations that we would like to recommend to you.
Our excursion tips
- Lindau Island
- Bregenz Festival
- Old Meersburg Castle
- Salem Monkey Mountain
- Eriskircher Ried
- Friedrichshafen with Zeppelin and Dornier Museum
- Council city of Constance
- Reichenau Island
The harbour lion of Lindau
Simply take the boat - board at the landing stage at the harbour directly opposite our hotel. This way you can easily reach the picturesque Lindau Island, synonymous with Bavarian serenity and stylish elegance. You can't miss the famous lion and the lighthouse at the harbour entrance.
Bregenz - cultural stronghold and gateway to the Lake Constance mountain world
The next stop: Bregenz, the provincial capital of Vorarlberg, a centre of leisure, shopping and culture. Here you will find the legendary festival theatre and the Kunsthaus, designed by the renowned Swiss architect Peter Zumthor. Bregenz is also the ideal starting point for excursions to the Pfänder, the panoramic mountain overlooking Lake Constance with its eagle observatory and alpine wildlife park, and to the Bregenzerwald, where tranquil villages and cheese dairies beckon.
Friedrichshafen, home of the Zeppelin
In the other direction along the shores of Lake Constance, the Zeppelin city of Friedrichshafen awaits you, which pays homage to two of its famous sons with a museum: the Zeppelin Museum in the city centre and the Dornier Museum directly at the airport, both of which are well worth a visit. Opposite is the huge Zeppelin hangar, home to the Zeppelin shipyard and Zeppelin shipping company as well as the take-off and landing site for modern Zeppelins. A zeppelin flight is unique and unforgettable, we promise!
By catamaran to Constance and the flower island of Mainau
Continue by catamaran from the harbour to Constance with its historic city centre and the impressive cathedral with its sacred architecture. From here you can also reach the flower island of Mainau, which delights visitors with the colourful splendour of its rich flora, or Reichenau in Untersee, famous far and wide for its monastery and vegetable gardens.
Meersburg Palace and Castle - at the deathbed of Annette von Droste-Hülshoff
Or you can stay on the north bank and only get off again in Meersburg, which impresses with its medieval town centre or the majestic Meersburg Castle. Don't forget to visit the castle with its fortifications and dungeon. Not only real knights once lived here. Annette von Droste-Hülshoff, a German writer and composer and one of the most important German-language poets of the 19th century, also lived - and died - here.
Pfahlbaumuseum Unteruhldingen - where the way of life of our ancestors comes to life
If you continue on your way towards Lake Überlingen, you should definitely make a stopover in Unteruhldingen. The pile-dwelling museum there houses archaeological finds and currently 23 replicas of pile dwellings from the Stone and Bronze Ages. The way of life of our ancestors comes to life here.
Birnau Basilica - Rococo splendour high above the lake
Just a few kilometres from Uhldingen-Mühlhofen, the church of St. Mary, known as the 'Basilica of Birnau', towers high above the lakeshore. The Roman Catholic basilica is one of the most important Baroque pilgrimage churches in the region, also known for its exuberant Rococo splendour and lavish ceiling paintings.
Überlingen - a town with Mediterranean flair
Überlingen is the second largest town in the Lake Constance district. The former imperial city is characterised by a well-preserved medieval town centre with a cathedral, town hall and fortifications, including the Gothic Franciscan gate from the 12th and 13th centuries. The combination of a lively town history with the Mediterranean flair of the promenade is what makes Überlingen so charming.
Trips to neighbouring countries
Langenargen is located in the heart of the Euregio Lake Constance. Excursions to the neighbouring countries of Austria and, of course, Switzerland and Liechtenstein are therefore a must. For example, Switzerland's local mountain, Säntis, attracts visitors with its spectacular mountain railway and - in good weather conditions - a gigantic panoramic view of the lake, Appenzellerland, Italy and even France.
Recreation around Langenargen
Of course, you don't need to wander far afield when the good things around Langenargen are so close by. For example, we recommend a leisurely evening stroll along Langenargen's waterfront promenade, right on our doorstep, through the floral splendour of the waterfront park past the harbour and over to Langenargen Castle Park. Here stands Montfort Castle, built in 1866 in Moorish style and a magnificent landmark of Langenargen.
