8 ADDRESSES FOR ART LOVERS IN CONSTANCE
FROM ABSTRACT TO CONTEMPORARY: THIS IS HOW ART IS CONSTANCE
First enjoying a bit of the lake, then art – or vice versa: in Constance, the two go hand in hand. Small galleries, hip design exhibitions and charming stores with fine arts and crafts are hidden between the charm of the old town and the panorama of Lake Constance. From historical treasures to contemporary paintings, Constance offers everything an artist’s heart desires. Here, the beautiful and original can not only be viewed – but experienced. And sometimes even take it home with you.
Whether as a creative break after a stroll through the city, as an alternative to bad weather or simply to be inspired: Here are our top tips for art enthusiasts.
1. ARTE KUNSTMESSE KONSTANZ: 3 DAYS OF ART DIRECTLY ON THE LAKE
From July 18 to 20, 2025, the Bodenseeforum will be transformed into a true Eldorado for art lovers: At ARTe Konstanz, around 60 galleries and artists from Germany and neighboring countries will showcase their contemporary works: here you can buy, look and marvel. Four years ago, when the fair came to Constance for the first time, it attracted 1,500 visitors to the city. Free guided tours, a packing service and fine cuisine round off the experience. Our tip: tickets are cheaper online!
📍 Bodenseeforum Konstanz, Reichenaustraße 21
⏰ July 18-20, 2025, Fri 17-21 | Sat 11-20 | Sun 11-18
🎟️ Tickets: 3-day pass 15 euros at the box office (reduced 12 euros); advance booking 12 euros & 2-person ticket 23 euros; children under 16 years free & free admission for all on the vernissage evening from 17-18 hrs.
2. WESSENBERG GALLERY KONSTANZ: ART IN THE HEART OF THE OLD TOWN
The Wessenberg Gallery is located directly opposite the cathedral. The art museum shows changing exhibitions of well-known and regional artists, primarily southwest German art, from the 19th century to the present day. Currently (and until mid-June), you can visit the exhibition “BLAU. Fascination of a Color”. It deals with the symbolism of the blue color (longing, loyalty and vastness) and includes almost 80 works from Romanticism, Biedermeier, Expressionism, abstract painting and contemporary art. Our tip: be sure to visit the pretty inner courtyard!
📍 Wessenbergstraße 43, Constance
⏰ Tue-Fri 10am-6pm | Sat, Sun & public holidays 10am-5pm
🎟️ Tickets: 5 euros (reduced 3 euros; free admission every 1st Sunday of the month)
4. ROSGARTENMUSEUM KONSTANZ: CITY HISTORY MEETS CULTURE
A true Constance original: The Rosgarten Museum is the city’s art and cultural history museum and offers an exciting insight into the history of Constance and the Lake Constance region. The impressive collection – from medieval artifacts to baroque works of art and everyday objects from past centuries – is housed in a former guild house. This year’s special exhibition “Masquerades. When carnival was still called Fasching” tells of the origins of the carnival guilds on the lake – and transports the Ho Narro! from back then to today.
📍 Rosgartenstraße 3-5, Constance
⏰ Tue-Fri 10am-6pm | Sat, Sun & public holidays 10am-5pm
🎟️ Tickets: 5 euros (reduced 3 euros; free admission every 1st Sunday of the month)
3. GALERIE LACHENMANN ART: CONTEMPORARY ART WITH INTERNATIONAL FLAIR
In a hidden alleyway near the market square, you will find contemporary art in a stylish gallery setting: Galerie Lachenmann Art presents painting, sculpture and photography – by both up-and-coming and established artists: perfect for explorers and collectors. The exhibitions change regularly, accompanied by vernissages, talks with artists and other events. Stefanie Scheurell’s expressive works “De Constance à Paris (et retour)” will adorn the walls until mid-May, challenging socially anchored ideal images of female beauty.
📍 Inselgasse 2, Constance
⏰ Wed-Fri 11am-5pm | Sat 1pm-5pm
5. EXPERIENCE ARTISAN CRAFTS: WORKSHOPS & ATELIERS IN NIEDERBURG
The oldest district of Constance is not only known for its cozy wine taverns, but also for its small stores, workshops and studios. Here, for example, you will find unique handmade pieces of glass, ceramics and textiles – jewelry, paintings and decorations made with great attention to detail. Even a stroll through the narrow cobblestone streets, past the colorful facades and frescoes of the half-timbered houses, is an experience in itself.
📍 Niederburg, Old Town Constance
6. GALERIE MENSING: POP ART AND MORE ON TWO FLOORS
With over 400 square meters of exhibition space, Galerie Mensing brings the international art scene to Lake Constance. From figurative painting to classical modernism and gaudy pop art: the gallery exhibits paintings, prints, giclées and sculptures by renowned artists such as Romero Britto, Charles Fazzino, Tom Boston and Bram Reijnders. Every single work is for sale. However, a visit is not only worthwhile for collectors, but also for anyone who loves something special.
📍 Marktstätte 26, Constance
⏰ Mon-Sat 10am-7pm
7. TURM ZUR KATZ: CONTEMPORARY ART IN THE HISTORICAL TOWER
It may not look like a real fairytale from the outside, but the Turm zur Katz is home to fabulous things on the inside: Constance’s oldest residential tower is now part of the cultural center at the cathedral and an exciting place for contemporary design (especially graphics, photography and poster art). The current exhibition (until June) shows works by Swiss photographer Roger Humbert, a pioneer of concrete photography. With his experimental photographs and luminograms, he created fascinating images in which light itself becomes the medium of art.
📍 Kulturzentrum am Münster, Wessenbergstraße 43, Constance
⏰ Tue-Fri 10am-6pm | Sat, Sun & public holidays 10am-5pm
🎟️ Tickets: 5 euros (reduced 3 euros; free admission every 1st Sunday of the month)
8. ARCHAEOLOGICAL STATE MUSEUM BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG: ART FROM PAST TIMES
Not everything that shines hangs on the wall. The Archaeological State Museum displays spectacular finds, everyday objects, weapons, jewelry and works of art, including masterful Ice Age sculptures and ornate enamel vessels from the 13th century. With multimedia presentations, themed tours and workshops, it tells the fascinating story of the Lake Constance region – from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages.
📍 Benediktinerplatz 5, Constance
⏰ Tue-Sun + public holidays 10-17
🎟️ Tickets: 5 euros (reduced 4 euros)
EXTRA TIP: Gourmet Weeks on Lake Constance – ART FOR THE SENSES
From March to June and September to November, gourmets get their money’s worth on Western Lake Constance: During this time, the GenussWochen take place, in which numerous restaurants and direct marketers in the region participate. Additional cultural events, special programs, art events and regional delicacies await. Whether it’s a wine tasting, a snack on a boat or a gourmet tour – during the GenussWochen, you can combine art and culinary delights particularly well. So it’s worth coordinating your visit to the gallery or museum with the monthly offers and events.
📍 Various locations in Constance, on Lake Constance & in Hegau
⏰ From the beginning of March to the end of November 2025
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THE LAGO SHOPPING CENTER IN CONSTANCE ON LAKE CONSTANCE
A TRULY UNIQUE MIX
Fashion, lifestyle and indulgence in more than 70 stores, cafés and restaurants: that’s the LAGO shopping center. Located in the heart of Constance, surrounded by the flair of Lake Constance, it offers you an extraordinary overall experience. You will find everything you need to have a good time here: Shopping, leisure facilities, entertainment, culinary delights and services.
ENJOY DIVERSITY
And the LAGO offers even more than that: the colorful life of the trendy shopping world, relaxing little breaks over coffee or a meal and the casual generosity of the lake – a combination that you won’t find anywhere else. Enjoy it with all your senses.