Things to do in Konstanz for self travelers

Right by the water of Lake Constance, SEA LIFE Konstanz is a wonderful water kingdom just waiting to be explored. Dive right into a cerulean world of marine life and learn fascinating facts about the creatures who call this lakeside aquarium home. Meet gentle Gentoo penguins and radical sea turtles. Wander through an eight-meter-long tunnel under the Red Sea exhibit, and even follow the exploits of two virtual Belugas with a 360° video trip to their Iceland home. There are even toothy piranhas!

This self-guided audio tour takes you through Konstanz, a lakeside city where medieval history, religious conflict, and architectural beauty converge. Ideal for history enthusiasts and anyone curious about the pivotal moments that shaped European Christianity, this walk reveals how a single city became the stage for transformative political and spiritual decisions. Your journey begins at Konstanz Cathedral, the spiritual heart of the city, and winds through narrow cobblestone streets of the Old Town toward the harbor. The route passes through the City Garden with its panoramic lake views, introduces you to the grand Konzilgebäude where a pope was elected, and confronts you with the provocative Imperia statue. You'll explore the Rathaus with its frescoed walls telling stories of emperors and wars, pause at the Hus Museum to reflect on a reformer's sacrifice, and encounter the medieval Schnetztor Gate before concluding at the modern Sea Life Konstanz. Along the way, you'll witness how Konstanz preserved its medieval character while embracing innovation—from the city's survival during World War II to monuments celebrating early aviation pioneers. You'll stand where the Council of Constance resolved Christianity's greatest schism, where a broken promise led to execution, and where rotating statues still question the nature of power itself. These layered stories transform a simple walk into an encounter with the forces that shaped European identity.