In Steißlingen, water, nature and culture offer different themes to consider when planning your trip. Steißlinger See, the Weitenried Nature Reserve and places such as St. Remigius Church and the Herrentorkel each add their own distinctive touch. If you are looking for a hotel in Steißlingen, you can first decide whether swimming, protected landscapes or culture should be the focus of your stay.

Water and sensitive shores at Steißlinger See

Steißlinger See covers 11.19 hectares and is fed by several deep springs. Its sensitive shoreline areas are home to their own plant and animal life and must be protected from human interference. Swimming is permitted only at the outdoor swimming pool at Steißlinger See. So if you are planning a day of swimming, include the outdoor pool in your plans; check the current opening hours before your visit. This lets you consider swimming and the need to protect the shores as distinct aspects of the lake.

Weitenried: a nature reserve as a distinct focus

The Weitenried Nature Reserve in Steißlingen is established by a legally binding designation. Nature and landscape there are afforded special protection, either in their entirety or in individual areas. This gives Steißlingen a distinct, legally designated nature focus alongside the lake. If water and landscapes are among your travel interests, you can plan for them separately: Weitenried represents protected nature, while swimming in the lake is limited to the outdoor pool.

Church and Herrentorkel: two cultural highlights

St. Remigius Church in Steißlingen was built and furnished in late Gothic and Neo-Gothic styles, and displays a high degree of stylistic unity. The styles apply to both the architecture and the furnishings; the unity describes its cohesive character. This offers a distinct architectural focus for a stay centered on cultural interests.

The historic Herrentorkel in the center of Steißlingen is now a cultural center and hosts numerous events, from the Music Summer to the Christmas market. Its role as an event venue offers a different cultural highlight from the architectural perspective on St. Remigius. If you would like to plan your trip around a specific event, check the date in advance.

An additional perspective in the broader Konstanz travel destination

Up to 120 different species and subspecies of butterfly from the tropical regions of South and Central America, Africa and Asia live in the Butterfly House on Mainau Island. The composition of the animal population may change. The circular bus routes 4/13 and 13/4 between Konstanz railway station and the districts of Litzelstetten, Wallhausen, Dingelsdorf and Dettingen stop near the entrance to Mainau Island. Check the current timetable before setting off.

In 14 participating towns in the broader Konstanz travel destination, overnight guests receive the BODENSEECARD WEST at check-in. It serves as a free travel pass in the district of Konstanz as far as Stein am Rhein and Überlingen, offers a 20 percent discount on Untersee boat trips, and reduced admission to museums. Check in advance which towns are participating and what conditions currently apply.

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Go to the broader travel overview: Konstanz.