Orchards, vineyards and woods above the town, historic ship models and contemporary art: Kressbronn on Lake Constance offers a variety of themes for a stay. You can focus on a walk through the landscape, visit cultural sites, or explore water sports and the crossing over the Argen.
The Farm Trail through orchards, vineyards and woods
The Kressbronn Farm Trail is a family-friendly circular route about 2.5 kilometres long. Above Kressbronn, it passes through orchards, vineyards and woods. Informative panels along the trail provide details about regional agriculture, geological features, and local wildlife and plant life. So the walk is not only about the different landscape features: the information also explores their agricultural, geological and natural connections.
For planning purposes, the Farm Trail is distinct from a visit to the cultural sites: here, a specific route combines with themes covered directly along the way. The stated length is about 2.5 kilometres; its family-friendly character is also part of the route’s description.
Ship models, farm history and contemporary art
In Schlösslepark, the “Historic Ship Models” Museum displays historic ship models by Ivan Trtanj. Among the models, which Trtanj built and rigged by hand, are a Lake Constance Lädine (sailing barge), the “Bounty” and royal ceremonial barges. This brings together a range of vessel types: a Lake Constance boat, a famous sailing ship and ceremonial barges.
Schlösslepark itself also has a distinctive feature: it is home to around 80 trees, some of which are over 100 years old. The park thus combines the location of the ship model museum with a collection of trees described both by its approximate size and by the age of some of its trees.
The Historic Milz Farmstead is in Retterschen, a district of Kressbronn. It is a former farm in its original village location. The complex comprises four buildings dating from three centuries; the buildings and their furnishings have been preserved with unusual completeness and authenticity. Unlike the individual ship models, the focus here is on the preserved ensemble of a former farm. The farmstead offers a different way to explore history: through its buildings, furnishings and original village location.
The Lände Art Museum focuses on various forms of contemporary art, mainly from southwestern Germany and the Lake Constance Euroregion. Its exhibition initiatives include photography and the promotion of young, innovative art. This complements the historical themes with a look at contemporary art and its regional connections.
The Argen Bridge and water sports on Lake Constance
The Historic Cable Suspension Bridge over the Argen connects Kressbronn on Lake Constance with Langenargen. It is for pedestrians and cyclists. This provides a specific connection between the two towns for anyone planning to travel on foot or by bicycle.
Ultramarin Marina in Kressbronn offers a wide range of water sports, including sailing, motorboating and diving. A selection of charter boats from 22 to 40 feet is also available for trips on Lake Constance. These boat sizes indicate the range of charter options. If you are planning to charter a boat, check availability in advance.
Activities at the Nitzenweiler Corn Maze
The Nitzenweiler Corn Maze in Kressbronn offers play stations, a corn bath, a trampoline and go-karts. This adds an outing with play and ride-on activities to the walking, cultural and water sports options. These individual features offer specific points to consider if you would like to include the corn maze in your plans.
The local attractions have distinct themes: the Farm Trail combines a circular route with information about the landscape and nature; the museum, farmstead and art museum each offer their own cultural focus. At the Argen, there is a pedestrian and cycling connection, while water sports and charters are the focus at the marina. This lets you plan your stay around the activities that genuinely interest you.
Discover more destinations: Markdorf, Bermatingen, Oberteuringen, Meersburg, Bodman-Ludwigshafen, Immenstaad on Lake Constance, Hagnau on Lake Constance, Deggenhausertal.
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