Famous bathing lake · Germany
Lake Constance
Lake Constance has 80 officially rated bathing spots, 80 of them currently with excellent water quality according to the EEA (as of July 2026).
Lake Constance (Bodensee) is Central Europe's third-largest lake, stretching across Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Its crystal-clear water, fed by Alpine streams, warms to around 24 °C in summer, set against a stunning backdrop of the Alps. All 80 officially rated bathing spots on Lake Constance are classified as 'excellent' under EU water quality standards – a remarkable clean sweep.
Families love the well-equipped Friedrichshafen Strandbad and the sandy shores of Kressbronn Strandbad on the German north bank. For a quieter Swiss experience, Strandbad Guettingen in Thurgau offers a relaxed atmosphere. On the Austrian side, Bodensee, Strandbad Bregenz is a local favourite. Sports enthusiasts head to Egg Wassersportgelaende Uni Konstanz, a hub for watersports near Konstanz.
nextlake.eu helps you discover every official EU bathing spot on Lake Constance, complete with live water quality data, GPS coordinates and easy filters – so you can find your perfect swim without the guesswork.
All bathing spots
- Allensbach Camping UbadeplatzExcellent
- Bodensee Lindau Bodensee Park Camping Lindau Am SeeExcellent
- Bodensee Lindau Bodensee Strandcafe LindenhofExcellent
- Bodensee Nonnenhorn Strandbad NonnenhornExcellent
- Bodensee Therme Lindau BodenseeExcellent
- Bodensee Wasserburg Bodensee Freibad AquamarinExcellent
- Bodensee, Fkk HardExcellent
- Bodensee, Hörnledamm FußachExcellent
- Bodensee, Militärbad LochauExcellent
- Bodensee, Rohrspitz FußachExcellent
- Bodensee, Seecamping BregenzExcellent
- Bodensee, Sporthafen BregenzExcellent
- Bodensee, Strandbad BregenzExcellent
- Bodensee, Strandbad HardExcellent
- Bodensee, Strandbad LochauExcellent
- Bodensee, Wocherhafen BregenzExcellent
- Bodman Ludwigshafen Campingplatz SchachenhornExcellent
- Bodman StrandbadExcellent
- Dettingen Strandbad WallhausenExcellent
- Dingelsdorf Fliesshorn CampingExcellent
- Dingelsdorf StrandbadExcellent
- Egg Wassersportgelaende Uni KonstanzExcellent
- Eriskirch StrandbadExcellent
- Fischbach CampingplatzExcellent
- Fischbach Frei UseebadExcellent
- Friedrichshafen Freizeitg ManzellExcellent
- Friedrichshafen StrandbadExcellent
- Friedrichshafen Zeltlager SeemoosExcellent
- Gaienhofen Badestelle GaienhofenExcellent
- Gaienhofen Evangelische Schule Schloss GaienhofenExcellent
- Gundholzen Badestelle GundholzenExcellent
- Hagnau Badestelle Und CampingplatzExcellent
- Hegne Camping U BadeplatzExcellent
- Hemmenhofen Badeplatz Hotel HoeriExcellent
- Hemmenhofen Badestelle HemmenhofenExcellent
- Horn Strandbad HornExcellent
- Immenstaad Campingplatz HelmsdorfExcellent
- Immenstaad StrandbadExcellent
- Iznang StrandbadExcellent
- Konstanz Bodensee ThermeExcellent
- Konstanz Freibad HornExcellent
- Kressbronn Campingplatz GohrenExcellent
- Kressbronn Campingplatz IriswieseExcellent
- Kressbronn StrandbadExcellent
- Langenargen MalereckeExcellent
- Langenargen StrandbadExcellent
- Litzelstetten Camping UbadeplatzExcellent
- Litzelstetten StrandbadExcellent
- Ludwigshafen StrandbadExcellent
- Markelfingen Camping UbadeplatzExcellent
- Markelfingen Naturfreundehaus CampExcellent
- Meersburg StrandbadExcellent
- Moos StrandbadExcellent
- Muehlhofen Campingplatz Birnau MaurachExcellent
- Nussdorf Badeplatz Campingpl Luft U NellExcellent
- Nussdorf Campingplatz Braendle KoehneExcellent
- Nussdorf StrandbadExcellent
- Oehningen StrandbadExcellent
- Petershausen RheinstrandbadExcellent
- Radolfzell MettnaustrandbadExcellent
- Radolfzell SeebadExcellent
- Radolfzell Strandbad Sauna OaseExcellent
- Reichenau Camping Dgb Seeufer AllensbachExcellent
- Reichenau Camping Und Badeplatz SandseeleExcellent
- Reichenau Camping Willam Seeufer AllensbachExcellent
- Reichenau Strandbad BaurenhornExcellent
- Schwimmbad ArbonExcellent
- Schwimmbad HoernliExcellent
- Schwimmbad RomanshornExcellent
- SeebadExcellent
- Sipplingen BadestelleExcellent
- Sipplingen StrandbadExcellent
- Strandbad GuettingenExcellent
- Strandbad Rorschach, BodenseeExcellent
- Strandbad SteckbornExcellent
- Ueberlingen Ost Strandbad OstExcellent
- Ueberlingen West Strandbad Ueberlingen WestExcellent
- Unteruhldingen Badestrand SchilfhuetteExcellent
- Unteruhldingen StrandbadExcellent
- Wangen Camping UbadeplatzExcellent
FAQ
Can you swim in Lake Constance?
Yes, swimming in Lake Constance is absolutely possible and very popular. This freshwater lake offers dozens of official bathing spots across three countries. It is one of the most visited swimming lakes in Central Europe.
Is Lake Constance clean?
Lake Constance is very clean. All 80 officially rated EU bathing sites have achieved the top rating of 'excellent', which is the highest classification under the EU Bathing Water Directive. This makes Lake Constance one of the cleanest lakes in Europe.
Is it safe to swim in Lake Constance?
Yes, swimming in Lake Constance is safe. All 80 rated bathing spots meet the highest EU water quality standards, indicating consistently clean and safe conditions. It is still a good idea to check local signs for any temporary warnings, especially after heavy rainfall.
Where can you swim in Lake Constance?
There are 80 officially classified bathing spots around Lake Constance, spread across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Visit nextlake.eu to explore all locations on a map with quality ratings and practical details. That way you can easily find the best spot near you.
Which countries border Lake Constance?
Lake Constance is bordered by three countries: Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. All three countries have official bathing sites on the lake, each rated under EU standards. This cross-border lake offers consistently excellent water quality along its entire shoreline.