• Bismarckplatz - Our meeting point is at Bismarckplatz in Meersburg, right next to the “Wilder Mann” hotel, the Untertor and the lake promenade. Our city guide will greet you here. With a glass of refreshing Lake Constance Prosecco, you will learn interesting facts about Lake Constance, the region and of course the special features of Lake Constance wine.

Meersburg is nestled between vineyards from which Meersburg winemakers produce delicious wines. Get to know Meersburg from its very special side as a traditional wine town and enjoy the region’s fine wines in selected beautiful places in the old town, with a view of Lake Constance or in the middle of vineyards. You will also hear facts and anecdotes about Lake Constance wine, including what the revealing lady on the Lenk stele has to do with wine.

Minimum number of participants 8 people

• Schlossmühle - The historic castle mill from the 17th century is located at the foot of the old Meersburg Castle, which towers imposingly above it. Right here is the Bear Fountain with seating, and we try our first glass of Lake Constance wine.
• Schnabelgiere-Brunnen - The Schnabelgiere fountain shows figures from the traditional Meersburg carnival. Our city guide will explain what this is all about and which traditions are used to celebrate carnival in Meersburg.
• Das Obertor - The walk through the streets of Meersburg continues to the Upper Gate from the 13th century. It was once the northern gate to the city and part of the city fortifications, parts of which are still preserved.
• Burg Meersburg - The path now leads down to the lively market square and the town hall of Meersburg, which was built in 1501. From here it is only a few steps to the old Meersburg Castle, whose foundations date back to the 8th century and which is connected to the town by a drawbridge. Here you can find out everything you need to know about the impressive castle and the illustrious residents of earlier times.

Please note that as part of this city tour, Meersburg Castle can only be viewed from the outside.

• Neues Schloss - In the immediate vicinity of the old Meersburg Castle lies the New Castle, which was built at the beginning of the 18th century as a residence by the prince-bishops who once lived here. The castle is in baroque splendor and proudly faces Lake Constance. The powerful prince-bishops, who were also rulers of the German-side Lake Constance region, once strolled on the baroque garden terrace. Enjoy the view of the castle’s beautiful rococo exterior facade and the overwhelming view of Lake Constance, across to the Swiss shore and - when the weather is clear - of the mountains of the Alps, and try a glass of selected Meersburg wine.

Please note that as part of this city tour, the new castle can only be partially viewed from the inside.

• Neues Schloss - A short detour takes you to the small but magnificent castle chapel. Built in 1750, it features furnishings created by leading artists of the time. Our city guide describes and explains this gem, which you might otherwise pass by without noticing.
• Vineum Bodensee - The traditional wine town of Meersburg has had a wine museum, the Vineum, since 2016. It was created from the former hospital and in the vestibule there is a large, historic wine press that was used to press grapes until 100 years ago and then turn their juice into wine by skilled hands. Our city guide will explain to you how this was done technically and you will also learn a lot about the history of winemaking on Lake Constance.

Please note that as part of this city tour, the Vineum wine museum can only be partially viewed from the inside.

• Staatsweingut Meersburg - There is evidence that wine has been grown in Meersburg since 1210. The Meersburg State Winery belongs to the state of Baden-Württemberg and has been part of this wine-growing tradition for over 70 years. A variety of excellent wines are produced on a total of 63 hectares. Follow the cellar master’s recommendation and try a glass of selected Meersburg wine in the middle of a vineyard.
• Magische Saule - The sculptor Peter Lenk lives and works on Lake Constance. The 15 m high “Magic Column” he created has stood in Meersburg since 2007. Here you can get to know more or less famous personalities from Meersburg’s past, which the sculptor portrays in his usual satirical style.
• Winzerverein Meersburg eG - The lakeside promenade continues into Unterstadtstrasse to the Meersburg winegrowers’ association, which has been organized since 1884. With 50 hectares of vineyards, the winegrowers’ association is somewhat smaller than the Meersburg state winery, but it also produces award-winning wines. Here, too, you follow the cellar master’s recommendation and enjoy a glass of Lake Constance wine at the end of our city tour.

• Bread and mineral water are served
• Wine tasting with 6 different wines and Prosecco
• Guided tour through the old town of Meersburg for groups of 8 or more