Konstanz

Konstanz district is an administrative region in Baden-Württemberg comprising 25 municipalities spread across a large area south of Lake Constance near the Swiss border. The landscape features lakes, rolling terrain, and small towns where residential areas and natural surroundings blend closely together.

The current administrative structure emerged in 1973 through a reorganization that combined several smaller administrative units. This reform shaped the modern governance of this southern border region.

Each municipality in the district maintains local customs through seasonal festivals, regional food specialties, and traditional crafts tied to the Lake Constance area. Residents nurture their connection to the lake through daily habits and shared celebrations.

The district is administered from the city of Konstanz, where visitors can obtain information and access services. Good transportation connections by road and rail link all municipalities together.

The district is home to Büsingen am Hochrhein, a German municipality completely surrounded by Swiss territory, requiring special administrative arrangements. This geographical quirk creates an unusual border situation in Germany's administrative landscape.

Location: Freiburg Government Region

Inception: 1938

Capital city: Constance

Elevation above the sea: 437 m

Shares border with: Schwarzwald-Baar district, Tuttlingen, Landkreis Sigmaringen, Bodenseekreis

Website: http://landkreis-konstanz.de

GPS coordinates: 47.81667,8.88333

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:31