- Carnival (Fastnacht) (all over Konstanz, but primarily in the old town). In the week preceding Ash Wednesday. This week-long event involves parades, costumes and parties. Carnival is an old tradition in southern Germany, made up a mix of pagan and Christian beliefs, whose main purpose is to chase out winter. The secondary purpose is, of course, to dress up in a costume and party.
- International Bodensee Week (at/near the harbour). In spring (late May). This festival is all about boats. It features boat exhibitions, regattas, and water skiing shows & competitions. free.
- Christopher Street Day (LGBT pride parade). In summer (mid-July). A cross-border LGBT pride parade/demonstration in Konstanz and neighbouring Swiss city Kreuzlingen. There are several cultural activities in the week leading up to the parade. The parade starts around 11 am and is followed by some bands playing in the Stadtpark (near the harbour). In the evening there's a party in the Konzil building (€14 entry).
- Konstanz Wine Festival (St. Stephan's Platz, in the old town). At the end of July. An outdoor festival featuring local wines and live music.
- Seenachtfest, all along the lakeshore in Konstanz. In mid-August. 1-day festival with live music and other performances on a few different stages, water shows (e.g. waterskiing), a market. The final event is a big fireworks competition between Konstanz, and neighbouring Swiss city Kreuzlingen. You can see the fireworks for free by watching in Kreuzlingen instead. Kreutzlingen also has a small midway and market during this event (free entry). Adults €12 in advance or €16 on the day, kids under 12 free.
- Rock am See, Bodensee Stadion (stadium) (the east-most point of Konstanz (on bus route 5)). At the end of August. 1-day music festival. approx. €60.
- Oktoberfest (klein venedig festival grounds, on the waterfront between the Sea Life Centre and the Swiss border). It takes place over 3 weekends: the last 2 weekends in September and the first weekend in October. 11:00 until 24:00 or 01:00. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. The Konstanz Oktoberfest is rather smaller than the one in Munich but is worth attending if you're in town. It features the usual Oktoberfest-style beer, food, and live bands, and has a small midway. You have to pay a few euros for an.
- Christmas Market (harbour and old town main market (Marktstätte)). It goes for the 4 weekends before Christmas. An outdoor festival where the main marketplace and harbour are lined with stalls selling mulled wine, food, art and kitchy stuff.
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Plan a trip to Konstanz, Germany — things to do, where to stay, food, transport, and local tips. Start with Konstanz Cathedral, Bismarck Tower, Bismarksteig, Schnetztor, Hussenstraße, Imperia statue.
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Skip lines and grab attraction tickets for Konstanz — museums, landmarks, and city passes.
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Private airport and city transfers for Konstanz — fixed price, driver waiting for you.
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Travel eSIM data for visiting Konstanz — online as soon as you land, no kiosk queues.
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