Meersburg Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio and Quiz

Meersburg (Bodensee), Germany
Duration1h 30m - 2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover Meersburg at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour you play right from your smartphone — no app to download and no physical guide needed. Follow a clear map through this two-level lakeside town, from the medieval Old Town beside Lake Constance up to the Baroque heights above. At each of the 10 stops you'll hear short audio stories and tackle interactive quizzes, exploring Germany's oldest inhabited castle, half-timbered lanes, and the prince-bishops' palace. Start whenever you like, pause whenever you want, and explore solo or with friends.

What's included

  • Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
  • Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
  • Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
  • A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
  • Access offline. Internet needed on your phone

What to expect

  1. Magische Saule
    Pass by
    Begin at the Magische Säule, Peter Lenk's playful satirical column on the lakefront promenade and a striking modern landmark by Meersburg's harbour.
  2. Das Unterstadttor
    Pass by
    Pass the historic Gredhaus by the harbour and continue through the Unterstadttor (Lower Town Gate) into Meersburg's fortified Old Town.
  3. Burg Meersburg
    Pass by
    Climb the steep, half-timbered Steigstraße to the drawbridge of Burg Meersburg, widely regarded as Germany's oldest inhabited castle.
  4. Neues Schloss
    Pass by
    Pause at the Schlossterrasse viewpoint for sweeping views over Lake Constance, then admire the Baroque façade of the Neues Schloss, the prince-bishops' grand residence.
  5. Schlossplatz
    Pass by
    Cross the Schlossplatz, the square linking Burg Meersburg with the Baroque Neues Schloss.
  6. Das Obertor
    Pass by
    See the Obertor (Upper Town Gate), guarding the entrance to Meersburg's upper New Town (Oberstadt).
  7. Furstenhausle Meersburg
    Pass by
    Finish near the Fürstenhäusle, the small vineyard cottage once home to poet Annette von Droste-Hülshoff.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of the Magische Säule (Magic Column) on the Uferpromenade. Open your Ciceru experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.

End point

The tour ends near the Fürstenhäusle. Take a moment to enjoy the area before finishing your walk.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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