🇩🇪 Konstanz, Germany
Gerry's Backpacker
📍 33, Byk-Gulden-Straße, Konstanz, 78467
Your stay — Gerry's Backpacker
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Change money at a bank or Postbank counter in central Konstanz; avoid the paltry rates at Konstanz main station or the airport in Friedrichshafen.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in most supermarkets, restaurants and shops; contactless and Apple/Google Pay are common. Some smaller cafes or bakeries still prefer cash.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% for good service is standard in restaurants; taxi drivers appreciate rounding up to the next euro; hotel staff: 1-2 euros per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple filter coffee or espresso at a bakery or cafe counter: typically around €2.50.
A lunch special (Mittagstisch) at a pub or bistro: €9-12 for a main dish, often with a drink.
A doner kebab or pizza from a takeaway – around €7-9 for a main.
Near the old town (Niederburg) and around the harbour there are clusters of food stalls and kebab shops; the market on the square at the cathedral sells fresh local bites on Saturdays.
Aldi, Lidl and Netto are the budget supermarket chains; for a wider range try a larger Edeka or Rewe in the outskirts.
High-street chains like C&A and H&M are in the Lago shopping centre; the weekly Flea market by the main station is good for second-hand clothes and vintage.
A single day pass for Konstanz's buses (Stadtwerke) costs about €4.50; the cheapest way from the airport (Friedrichshafen) is the regional train (€12) with a Baden-Württemberg ticket if shared among two or more.
Buy a BahnCard 25 if arriving by train – it pays for itself in one return journey from the airport. Eat at the university canteen (Mensa) on campus for excellent value lunches (€4-5). Pack a picnic from Aldi/Lidl for island trips.
Good to know — Konstanz
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Konstanz, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Gerry's Backpacker
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Konstanz Fernbusbahnhof
💡 Bus stop is outside Arrivals 1, exit door 4. Buy tickets on the app for 5 EUR less; seat 4A has extra legroom.
Konstanz Hauptbahnhof (central station) → Waldhaus Jakob stop
💡 Buy a 24-hour ticket (6 EUR) if you plan multiple trips. Bus 11 runs along the lake promenade—quick and scenic. The stop is literally outside the hotel. For late returns, night bus N1 runs hourly until 03:00.
Konstanz Hauptbahnhof → UnternehmensServices
💡 Get off at 'Fischmarkt' stop, then walk 3 min south past the cobbler shop. Buy a single ticket from the machine—coins only, or use the 'VVO' app.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Waldhaus Jakob, Konstanz
💡 Pre-book with a local Konstanz firm like Taxi Müller; they often charge a flat rate of 210-250 EUR instead of meter. Avoid Zurich taxis at the rank—they double the price.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → UnternehmensServices, Konstanz
💡 Book via Taxi Zentrum Konstanz (+49 7531 92000) a day ahead to avoid surge pricing. Pay in euros at the border if you ask nicely.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Konstanz Hauptbahnhof
💡 Take IC 66 to Constance; change at Winterthur if delayed. Sit on the left side from Zurich for lake views. Validate your ticket at the platform—fine is 90 EUR.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) or Zurich HB → Konstanz Hauptbahnhof
💡 Get a direct IC from Zurich Airport to Konstanz; no change needed. Buy a Sparbillett in advance online from SBB for half price. From the station, city bus 9 or 11 stops 200m from Waldhaus Jakob—get off at 'Waldhaus Jakob' stop.
Zurich Airport (bus stop outside terminal) → Konstanz Döbeleplatz
💡 FlixBus routes vary; check if it stops at 'Konstanz Döbeleplatz' or 'Konstanz Busbahnhof'. From Döbeleplatz it's a 25-min walk uphill to Waldhaus Jakob or take bus 11 to 'Waldhaus Jakob'.
Zürich Airport (ZRH) → Ferienwohnung Katein, Konstanz
💡 Pre-book with Taxi Konstanz for a flat rate around €140. Cheaper than Uber if you have 3–4 people. Tip: 5-10%.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Hotel Scheffelhof
💡 Book via Konstanz Taxi (+49 7531 22555) for a flat €140 daytime rate. Uber works but can surge across the border.
Konstanz Hauptbahnhof → Hotel Scheffelhof (stop: Schänzle)
💡 Day ticket (€4.50) covers all zones. Use the Konstanz+ app to buy and scan. Hotel is a 200m flat walk from the stop.
Konstanz Hauptbahnhof → Ferienwohnung Katein (Haltestelle Sternenplatz)
💡 Buy a single ticket from the driver with cash or use the Konstanz App. The stop is a 3-minute walk from the flat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Gerry's Backpacker?
Check-in at Gerry's Backpacker is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Gerry's Backpacker?
A lunch special (Mittagstisch) at a pub or bistro: €9-12 for a main dish, often with a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Gerry's Backpacker?
A single day pass for Konstanz's buses (Stadtwerke) costs about €4.50; the cheapest way from the airport (Friedrichshafen) is the regional train (€12) with a Baden-Württemberg ticket if shared among two or more.
Top Attractions in Konstanz
💡 Aim for the 'Haus zur Kunkel' at Niederburgerstrasse 19—a well-preserved 14th-century house with a free exhibition on its history. Quietest on weekday mornings.
💡 Go just before sunset for the best light on the lake and mountains. There are a few benches and you can see the Imperia statue clearly from above.
💡 Take the small alley ‘Kreuzlinger Gasse’ – it cuts through to the waterfront and has a quiet courtyard cafe halfway.
💡 Climb the tower late afternoon for fewer crowds and golden light on the lake—costs about €2, well worth it.
💡 Take the path along the old city wall (Stadtmauer) from Schnetztor to Rheintorturm – it's quiet and gives you a genuine sense of medieval Konstanz.
💡 Go on a weekday morning to avoid tour groups. The choir stalls have intricate medieval carvings worth a close look.
💡 The spire climb costs a few euros, but the main church interior and crypt are free. Go early to avoid queues.
💡 Go at sunset for good light and fewer crowds. The view back toward the old town from the harbour wall is better than the statue itself.