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Join us very soon for an exciting day trip by train to the beautiful Christmas market in Konstanz on the shores of Lake Constance at the border with Germany.

Info:
📅 Date: Saturday, 20. Dec 2025
📍Meeting Point at Zürich HB under the blue angel at 10:20

 Train IR75 to Konstanz, departure at 10:34 sharp, arrival at 11:50

🏠 Return: Train IR75 departing from Konstanz at 18:09, (train available every hour until 23:09)
💸Cost: 34 CHF return (Zurich-Konstanz-Zurich) with Halbtax, free with GA

📲 Join the WhatsApp Chat for more information before and location during the day trip
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Places to go:

  • The Christmas market, the old town, the city, the lake and its shores, and Mainau island

Program:

  • Shopping, eating, drinking, chatting, exploring, visiting, cruising and more

Once we arrive, you are free to go wherever you like in Konstanz. We recommend breaking into groups to explore easily while staying connected.

  • 4pm, Christmas boat tour (1.5 hours) (optional)

Enjoy Lake Constance and its surroundings in a Christmas atmosphere. Tickets for the boat available online and at the office. Price: €16 or €23 with coffee and cake.
Seats are limited, reserving early is advised.

https://www.bsb.de/de/bodensee-erlebnisse/rundfahrten/adventsfahrten

  • Return by train from Konstanz departing at 18:09

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For the most inspired by Christmas:

  • From 5pm, Evening Christmas Garden on Mainau island (you will have to stay later than 18:00)

Location: 25 minutes by bus from Konstanz train station – details below:

During Christmas, the beautiful flower island Mainau transforms itself into a sound and light show. Open from 5pm until 10pm.
https://www.mainau.de/en/home
https://www.christmas-garden.de/mainau/

  • Tickets available online and on site. Price: €23
  • Drinks and snacks available everywhere on the island.
  • Plan 1 hour for a quick visit on the island.

Direction:

  • To go there, from Konstanz train station, Bus line 4/13, departure at X:00 and every 30 minutes.
  • Return, Bus line 13/4, departure at X:03 and every 30 minutes.
  • Bus day ticket 6.10€, from the bus driver.

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Sightseeing ideas:

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General information about the city of Konstanz:
https://www.constance-lake-constance.com

General information about Lake Constance, aka Bodensee in German, and the four-country region:
https://www.bodensee.eu/en

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What to bring:

  • Passport
  • Money (Euros)
  • Warm Clothes / Appropriate clothing based on the weather forecast

Your first Day Trip?

Here is a Zurich Together Day Trip example video:
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Please remember that each participant is responsible for their own safety during the hike/trip. The organizer / Zurich Together will not be held liable for any injuries or inconveniences that may occur during the event.

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