Four Countries, One Lake, Endless Christmas
Lake Constance is a Christmas paradise, with traditions, customs and culinary delights from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein! Festively decorated cities in all four countries illuminate the shores. The many Christmas markets lure visitors lakeside, to our beloved islands, between snowy mountain peaks and in baroque castles. The lake that carries the sugary scents of waffles and cinnamon is the same on which white passenger ships sail back and forth connecting visitors to different Christmas markets around the Bodensee. Regional hotels offer Christmas specials, fulfilling your winter holiday wishes in the four-country region.
… on that we can all agree. As spiced mulled wine fills the crisp air, the village people are busy cooking and baking your favorite holiday treats.
And despite the close proximity of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein to each other, each country is proud of their own traditional Christmas specialties, so it’s a good idea to visit as many holiday markets and festivities as you can!
Kässpätzle, Kässpatzn, Käsknöpfle, Chäschnöpfli ...
they all mean the same thing … more Cheese Dumplings, please! The delicious dish made from flour, fresh eggs, herbs and cheese has a different name on almost every Christmas market on Lake Constance.
Why is that? Well, Cheese Spaetzle is not just cheese spaetzle! In each country, this typical dish is prepared a bit differently: In Liechtenstein, the Käsknöpfle are served with fresh applesauce. In Switzerland and Austria, a blend of three or four mountain cheeses plays an important role in this recipe topped with crispy onions. And the German side is particularly proud of their Swabian spaetzle. Order up and dig in!
Christmas markets & winter experiences 2024
TBA | ÜB ON ICE - Ice skating rink |
Nov. 15th - Dec. 23rd | Bregenz Christmas Market (AT) |
Nov. 28th - Dec. 12th | Lindau Harbour Christmas (DE) |
Nov. 28th - Dec. 23rd | Constance Lakeside Christmas Market (DE) |
Nov. 22nd - Dec. 23rd | Dornbirn Christmas Market (AT) |
Nov. 23rd | Tannzapfenland Christmas Market, Oberwangen (CH) |
Nov. 30th | Stettfurt Christmas Market (CH) |
Nov. 29th - Dec. 22nd | Christmas at Lake Constance, Friedrichshafen (DE) |
Nov. 19th - Jan. 06th 2025 | Christmas Garden Mainau Island (DE) |
Nov. 30th | Advent Magic in Neukirch (DE) |
Nov. 28th - Dec. 24th | St.Gallen Christmas Market on the Gallussquare (CH) |
Nov. 28th - Dec. 24th | St. Gallen Christmas Market (CH) |
Nov. 29th - Dec. 24th | Feldkirch Christmas town |
Nov. 29th - 30th | Meersburg Christmas Market (DE) |
TBA | Ekkharthof Advent Market, Lengwil (CH) |
TBA | Kressbronn Christmas Market (DE) |
Nov. 29th - Dec. 01st | Bischoffszell Advent Market (CH) |
TBA | Macardo Advent Market, Amlikon-Bissegg (CH) |
Nov. 29th - Dec. 01st Dec. 06th - Dec. 8th |
Christmas in the castle, Tettnang (DE) |
Nov. 30 th | Wasserburg Advent Magic (DE) |
Nov. 30 th | Arbon Christkindlmarket (CH) |
Nov. 30 th | Rickenbach Christmas Market (CH) |
Nov. 30th Dec. 07th Dec. 14th Dec. 21st |
Nov. 30th | Schaan Nicolaus Market (LI) |
Nov. 30th - Dec. 1st | Meßkirch Christmas Castle (DE) |
Nov. 30th | Hagnau Advent Market (DE) |
Dec. 4th - Jan. 5th 2025 | Märlistadt Stein a. Rhein (CH) |
Dec. 12th - 22nd | Überlingen Winter Magic (DE) |
Dec. 5th - Dec. 08th | Radolfzell Christmas Market (DE) |
Dec. 6th - 09th | Medieval Christmas Market in the castle courtyard, Markdorf (DE) |
TBA. |
Christmas Market Kreuzlingen (CH) |
TBA. | Nordlicht Christmas Market, Altnau (CH) |
TBA. | Romanshorn Christmas Market (CH) |
Dec. 8th | Steckborn Christmas Market (CH) |
Dec. 12th - Dec. 22nd | Überlingen Christmas Market (DE) |
Dec. 09th - Dec. 10th | Weinfelden Advent Market (CH) |
Dec. 07th - Dec. 08th | Vaduz Christmas Market (LI) |
Dec. 20th - Dec. 22nd | Frauenfeld Christmas Market (CH) |
TBA. | Christmas Market on the town hall square, Immenstaad (DE) |
Dec. 21st | Christmas Magic in Malbun (LI) |
Christmas ships
Nov. 30th/Dec. 7th/Dec. 14th | Christmas ships of the Vorarlberg Lines (AT/DE) |
Nov. 29th - Dec. 22nd (Fri-Sun) |
Winter round trips from the habours of Lindau & Constance (DE) |
The details of the events are without guarantee