Ravensburg is located in southern Germany, Upper Swabia, in the state of Baden Württemberg, near Lake Constance. Ravensburg sits in the shadow of the Alps to the southeast.
Population
Ravensburg has about 50,000 people. A commercial city, Ravensburg was at the peak of its power in the 14th and 15th centuries.
Why visit Ravensburg?
Ravensburg, the economic center of the tourist region around Lake Constance, is a good place to shop. Known for its towers and city gates, you can explore the medieval aspects of the small town in a day or two.
Ravensburger is also famous for its games, puzzles and children’s books, and every summer you can play the new games at Ravensburger Spieleland, the ‘world’s largest arcade’. Chocolate lovers can escape to the Ritter Sport chocolate house in Spieleland. «Here you can discover everything about the famous square chocolate bar, discover your favorite chocolate in the shop and make your own chocolate in the Chocolate Workshop. A unique chocolate dream on three floors! »
How to get to Ravensburg
Ravensburg can be reached by car or train. The nearest airport is Friedrechshafen, 20 miles south. The largest airports are in Zurich (100 km) and Stuttgart (160). There are 70 direct trains from Ravensburg to Friedrechshafen airport. Public transport network to Bodensee Airport, Friedrichshafen.
Guided Tours of Ravensburg
Guided tours are offered from April to October, on Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays. Get details at the Tourist Information Office.
Day trips from Ravensburg
Friedrichshafen sits directly on the shore of Lake Constance, and makes for a great day trip, especially in the high season when most lakeside hotels are full. The hills around Ravensburg are also great for day trips.
Where to stay
The Ravensburg Veitsburgl Youth Hostel is above town on the way to Wangen at Veitsburgstraße 1. Ravensburg has a variety of hotels and apartments.
Things to do in Ravensburg
Ravensburg is a wonderful city to walk around. Head to Marienplatz, the center of Ravensburg packed with restaurants, cafes and breweries, and walk down the narrow, traffic-free streets to discover the towers and gates that surround the old town. .
Climb the towers – You can climb two of the city towers to see Ravensburg.
- The Blaserturm (51 meters high) from April to October; Monday through Friday from 2 pm to 5 pm and Saturdays from 11 am to 4 pm
- The Mehlsack (51 meters high) from April to October (except July) every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Veitsburg, a pleasant walk outside the city takes you to a small baroque castle built in 1750. Now it is the youth hostel (see above for more information)
The city’s Protestant church was originally a Carmelite monastery from 1350 and contains frescoes from the 14th and 15th centuries.
The most popular festival in Ravensburg is the » Rutenfest » in the middle of the year. At the end of the school year, there are many events within the celebration involving the entire city that are not really intended for tourists, such as presenting an award for the best male and female students. On the other hand, “the beer gardens, beer tents and food stalls are open to the public in an area north of the old town called Kuppelnau “. Find out more about Rutenfest Ravensburg.
