Best of Meersburg

Meersburg Essentials

Meersburg is defined by the architectural contrast between the medieval Alte Burg, Germany’s oldest inhabited castle, and the 18th-century Baroque Neues Schloss. This selection covers the town's most significant landmarks, including the Obertor city gate, the literary museum at Fürstenhäusle, and the Zeppelinmuseum. The town’s viticultural heritage is represented by the Staatsweingut, while elevated viewpoints like the Schlossterrasse and Känzele offer panoramic vistas across Lake Constance toward the Swiss Alps.

Meersburg Essentials — Map

Roland.h.bueb / CC BY 3.0

A

Meersburg Castle

Meersburg Castle, also known as the Alte Burg, in Meersburg on Lake Constance in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is considered to be one of the…

Kice Twigs / CC-BY-SA

B

Magische Säule

A modern sculpture by Peter Lenk located at the harbor. The artwork features satirical caricatures of historical figures associated with Meersburg, including the poet Annette von Droste-Hülshoff and the physician Franz Anton Mesmer.

Stefan-Xp / CC-BY-SA-3.0

C

New Castle

The Neues Schloss Meersburg is located in Meersburg near Lake Constance in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Stefan-Xp / CC-BY-SA-3.0

D

Zeppelinmuseum

A private collection founded in 1989 by Heinz Urban. Located in a historic basement, the museum displays original airship parts, uniforms, photographs, and technical blueprints documenting the history of Zeppelin aviation.

E

Obertor

The oldest surviving city gate in Meersburg, serving as the northern entrance to the upper town. The stone tower features a distinctive stepped gable and marks the historic boundary of the medieval fortifications.

Doru Marcus / CC-BY-SA

F

Schlossterrasse

A spacious terrace located between the New Castle and the lakefront. It provides unobstructed views of the lower town, the ferry harbor, and the Swiss Alps across Lake Constance.

Andreas Praefcke / CC BY 3.0

G

Mariä Heimsuchung

A Roman Catholic parish church rebuilt in the 1830s. The interior features Baroque altars and artworks preserved from the earlier cathedral of the Prince-Bishops of Constance.

Mirkur / CC BY-SA 4.0

H

Little House, Meersburg

The Little House, also called the Prince's House, is a historic house and museum located in Meersburg, Germany, overlooking Lake Constance.

I

Känzele

A cliffside lookout point situated along the town's upper paths. It offers a panoramic perspective of the red-roofed lower town, the harbor, and the expanse of Lake Constance.

J

Staatsweingut Meersburg

A historic state-owned winery with roots dating back to the 13th century. The shop offers regional wines, including Pinot Noir and Müller-Thurgau, produced from the steep vineyards surrounding the town.

Other Lists

Historic Sites Museums & Galleries Wineries & Local Produce