Lake Constance

After a short visit this fall, I was really impressed with the Lake Constance (Bodensee) area which borders Germany, France and Switzerland. You could spend your whole vacation here. Public transportation options, including ferries and other watercraft, are numerous. There's a monastic island, a garden and butterfly island, and plenty of castles and wineries to visit. A bicycle path circles the island, and almost every town has a web of walking trails expanding outwards from it.

Take a look at our "darned cool cuz it's interactive" Lake Constance Travel Planning Map. You might find a place you just can't stay away from on your next vacation.