Meersburg, Medieval wine town on Lake Constance, Germany.
Description
Meersburg is a medieval wine town on Lake Constance in Germany, spreading across terraced hills above the water. Narrow lanes wind between half-timbered houses while vineyards cover the slopes down to the lakeshore.
History
The Prince Bishops of Constance moved their residence to this town in the 16th century, establishing it as an administrative center. Their rule ended in 1802 when the bishopric was dissolved.
Culture
Narrow stone staircases connect steep lanes that wind through vineyards stretching toward the lakeshore, used daily by residents and workers. Local winemakers cultivate primarily Muller-Thurgau and Spatburgunder grapes, sold in small shops across the old town.
Practical
Visitors reach the town by car ferry from Konstanz or by bus from Friedrichshafen Stadt railway station, as there is no direct train connection. The steep lanes require sturdy footwear, especially in wet weather.
Did you know?
Staatsweingut Meersburg was founded in 1919 as Germany's first state-run wine estate and still cultivates historic vineyard plots today. The winery sits directly on the slope and uses vaulted cellars dating partly from the 18th century.
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Meersburg Castle
224 m
Neues Schloss
217 m
Fürstenhäusle
281 m
Tractor Museum Lake Constance
3.9 km
CAR & TRACTOR MUSEUM Bodensee
3.9 km
Zeppelin Museum Meersburg
178 mMeersburg-Lerchenberg German military cemetery
2 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
2.7 km
Pfarrkirche Mariä Heimsuchung
68 m
Vineum Bodensee
220 m
Gasthof Zum Bären
103 m
Schlosskirche
246 m
Bibelgalerie Meersburg
45 m
Schiggendorf
2.7 km
Obertor
111 m
Gred
352 m
Unterstadttor
299 m
Droste-Hülshoff-Gymnasium
381 m
Chapel of Meersburg Castle
222 mStädtische Gemäldegalerie - Neues Schloss
224 mStadtmuseum Meersburg
58 mDominikanerinnenkloster Hl. Kreuz Meersburg
57 m
Obertor
112 mBurgmuseum Meersburg
214 mRallentobel
1.4 kmLichtenwiese
1.5 kmGehautobel (Molasseschlucht)
1 kmScenic viewpoint
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