Pocket Guide 2. Incoming Workshop Lake Constance 2013

2. INCOMING WORKSHOP LAKE CONSTANCE 2nd – 4th June 2013, Radolfzell, Germany

YOUR HOSTS

INTRODUCTION

Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen

Mainau

Variety is the spice of life – and variety is what makes a holiday on Lake Constance so special: Sailing boats on the crystal-clear water, lakeside promenades lined with palm trees, the impressive panorama of the Alps on the horizon. Situated on the border between Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the Principality of Liechtenstein, the region exudes an international flair that blends with a charming appreciation of tradition and of the region. is positive attitude to life is particularly discernible in the towns around the lake. A sense of history pervades Constance, the largest town on the lake and the setting for the famous Council of Constance. e abbey districts of St. Gallen, the Monastic island of Reichenau and the pile dwellings are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Other famous highlights include the Bregenz Festival on the open-air floating stage, the Zeppelin town of Friedrichshafen that celebrates the 175th birthday of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin this year, the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen, and the flower island of Mainau. ey are all set in a unique natural landscape that can be discovered in many different ways: by bike on the Lake Constance Cycle Route, hiking or skiing in the Vorarlberg, Liechtenstein and Swiss Alps, teeing off at one of the golf resorts around the lake, or on a visit to one of the many museums. e 2. Incoming Workshop Lake Constance presents the exciting variety of this holiday region. Key players from the region get the opportunity to meet selected buyers at this exclusive event.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Your hosts

Pile dwellings museum, Unteruhldingen

One lake – four countries – one region

A THOUSAND POSSIBILITIES!

Zeppelin

Ferries in front of the backdrop of Mount Säntis

Surrounded by wonderful scenery and intact nature, Lake Constance is the third largest inland lake in Europe and the region’s common focal point. is vast drinking water reservoir covering 572 square kilometres with 273 kilometres of shoreline combines a southern flair with a breathtaking alpine panorama, attracting countless guests both in summer and winter.

Against this unique natural backdrop the region boasts a highly developed tourism infrastructure and a wide choice of attractions and accommodation to cater for all tastes. Under the brand “Fourcountryregion Bodensee”, this unique region spanning Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein offers an exciting range of activities and promises unforgettable holidays for everyone, for the young, young at heart and for families, whether they want to get away from it all or have a piece of the action!

Ever since the days of the Celts and the Romans, the Lake Constance region has been a melting pot of different cultures and a crossroads for important trading routes. Even today, towns steeped in history like Constance, Überlingen, Lindau and St. Gallen alternate with enchanted places like Meersburg, Stein am Rhein or Wasserburg. Several UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be found here: e prehistoric pile dwellings, the Monastic island of Reichenau and the picturesque abbey district of St. Gallen. Or visitors can follow in the footsteps of those who were inspired by the lake in the past: Poets and artists such as Hermann Hesse, Rainer Maria Rilke or Otto Dix, or inventors like aviation pioneers Count Zeppelin and Claude Dornier.

Under the motto “Mobility on Lake Constance – by Land, Water and Air,” the international Lake Constance region presents itself as a region on the move: e boats of the international Lake Constance Shipping Society, mountain railways and cable cars, public transport services, flights on a Zeppelin airship or a historic Dornier airplane, and vintage car rallies are just some of the main attractions in the region. Read more about Lake Constance on the following page.

ACTIVE HOLIDAYS Lake Constance is a paradise for fans of water sports and water in general with everything from swimming pools to sailing schools.

From spring to autumn, the alpine regions are perfect for walking and mountain biking. e 273 kilometre Lake Constance Cycle Track takes cyclists around the whole lake. Golf lovers can choose from 27 fantastic golf courses in the region and the hinterlands.

HEALTH SPAS ose looking for rest and relaxation can choose from three modern thermal baths in Constance, Überlingen and Meersburg, health spas along the Upper Swabian Spa Route and exclusive hotels around Lake Constance as well as in the Alps. Buchinger, Kneipp and Mettnau are some famous names linked to the Lake Constance region.

FINE DINING Enjoy culinary delights with excellent regional produce from the Lake Constance region including fruit and vegetables, typical Lake Constance whitefish, cheese specialities, high-quality wines and fine spirits. All these ingredients are used to conjure mouth-watering dishes in the kitchens of family establishments and numerous award-winning restaurants alike.

CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS e Lake Constance region has a wide choice of venues with state-of-the-art conference facilities, from Bregenz’s modern festival hall and the brand-new convention centre in St. Gall to the Baroque New Castle in Meersburg and the summit station on Mount Säntis at an altitude of over 2,500 metres. Excellent conference facilities can also be found at Ittingen Carthusian monastery in urgau, in Friedrichshafen, Constance, Überlingen and Lindau, as well as in many hotels around the lake. And Lake Constance provides the perfect setting for your accompanying programme.

WINTER SPORTS Vorarlberg is a skier’s dream with 30 fabulous resort destinations, including Lech and Zürs in the Arlberg region, Silvretta Montafon and Damüls-Mellau. Almost all have snow machines, guaranteeing snow for winter sports at their best. Davos and St. Moritz in the nearby canton of Graubünden in Switzerland are famous around the world, while families are especially well catered for in the ski resort of Malbun in Liechtenstein.

Constance

Lindau

Constance is hip. e town is an attractive tourist destination with its historic town centre with narrow lanes and magnificent cathedral, its varied cultural scene, and not least the Island of Mainau that also belongs to Constance.

On the border triangle between Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Lindau is the southwesternmost town of the Free State of Bavaria and a jewel in the crown of Lake Constance. e historic old town centre with its famous harbour entrance is situated on the largest of three islands in Lake Constance.

St. Gallen

History buffs should visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the lake. e abbey district of St. Gallen was included in the list of World Heritage Sites in 1983. e textile museum in St. Gallen offers fascinating insights into the past and future.

Bregenz

Bregenz Festival in July kicks off an unparalleled annual cultural festival set on the world’s largest floating stage against the beautiful natural backdrop of Lake Constance.

Friedrichshafen

Meersburg

Meersburg boasts an impressive medieval fortress as well as a Baroque castle complex.

Idyllic narrow alleys and beautiful squares directly on lakeshore are ideal for a stroll or a rest.

Aviation fans can enjoy two aviation museums in Friedrichshafen: e Zeppelin Museum and the Dornier Museum, with its light installation by James urrell.

Liechtenstein

Birnau pilgrimage church, which was designated a minor basilica in 1971, is surrounded by vineyards and offers breathtaking views of Lake Constance.

Culturally minded visitors with a broad range of interests will feel at home in Liechtenstein.

Despite its small size, the principality boasts museums devoted to art, national history, the postal service and winter sports/skiing, as well as numerous exhibitions.

Stein am Rhein

Arenenberg

Stein am Rhein is picture-perfect with its delightful old town centre, beautiful painted facades on the houses on Rathausplatz square and mazy, narrow lanes.

e Napoleon Museum in Arenenberg in the canton of urgau is set in parklands with breathtaking panoramic views.

Birnau

2. Incoming Workshop Lake Constance

IN RADOLFZELL, LAKE CONSTANCE

View across the Lower Lake

Mettnau

Minster St. Maria and Markus, Reichenau Island

e Untersee, or Lower Lake, at the westernmost end of Lake Constance on the SwissGerman border is a well-kept secret for many holidaymakers. Flanked by attractive hills, its diverse landscape and variety attract many visitors. Everything that makes the Lake Constance region so appealing can be found here in a small area: natural shorelines with a unique flora and fauna, islands and peninsulas, fantastic bays and gently rolling hills, all set in beautiful surroundings. e lake straddles the Swiss-German border here, and it is easy to cross from one country to the other from shoreline to shoreline several times in the course of a day. Romantic towns and villages as well as numerous monasteries, castles and palaces bear witness to the region’s rich past. Outstanding examples include the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Monastic island of Reichenau with its Romanesque churches, and the medieval town of Stein am Rhein with its historic painted facades. Visitors can follow in the footsteps of famous personalities who once lived here, such as Hermann Hesse or Emperor Napoleon III. e annual Garden Rendezvous on the Lower Lake showcases the region’s horticultural tradition. After all the “Hortulus,” written on Reichenau Island in the Middle Ages, was the first manual for gardening and herb-growing. e Lower Lake is also one of the most significant ornithological regions in Central Europe with numerous species of birds. is is not the only reason why all leading German nature protection organisations and the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology are based in Radolfzell. ere is plenty to discover here, not only for nature lovers.

PROGRAMME

BORA HotSpaResort

WARMTH. WATER. LIFE. Sunday, 2nd June First arrivals during the day

Transfer to BORA HotSpaResort, Radolfzell (D) Depending on time of arrival, free time / individual programme Welcome reception with finger food in BORA HotSpaResort, Radolfzell (D)

BORA HotSpaResort is an exclusive 4-star design hotel near Radolfzell on the shores of Lake Constance. e concept of this outstanding hotel combines the three central elements of its motto – Warmth. Water. Life. in perfect unity. is enables us to blend everyday life with a relaxing atmosphere.

Our 84 ultra-modern rooms and suites, our Skylounge with its fascinating 360-degree views, and our Rubin restaurant serving international and regional cuisine offer you a home from home, where you can relax and switch off.

After your workshop, you can relax in the warmth of our spacious HotSpa with a wide choice of saunas, a Sanarium and steam bath. Or you can enjoy our traditional Japanese Onsen pool or a swim in Lake Constance. e surrounding region of Lake Constance offers a wide range of cultural and sporting activities, as well as history and nature.

In a nutshell, BORA HotSpaResort has all you need for a successful workshop: Warmth. Water. Life.

DETAIL S

PROGRAMME Monday, 3rd June Day 1

of the 2. Incoming Workshop Lake Constance In the course of the morning, transfer for STM participants from Bern (CH) to BORA HotSpaResort, Radolfzell (D), Check-in, lunch Programme starts for participants who arrived on Sunday 8 - 8:30 am Coach drive to Stein am Rhein (CH) 8:30 - 9:45 Guided tour of Stein am Rhein 9:45 - 10:15 Coach drive to Arenenberg Palace and Park, Salenstein (CH) 10:15 - 11:15 Guided tour through the Napoleon Museum in Arenenberg Palace and Park 11:15 - 12 pm Transfer to Radolfzell 12 - 1 pm Lunch in Radolfzell 1 pm Transfer to BORA HotSpaResort Opportunity to pick up documents for workshop 8 am

1:30 pm

Transfer to workshop location Milchwerk Radolfzell

Stein am Rhein has one of the most beautiful and best-preserved medieval town centres in Switzerland and is famous for its magnificent painted façades.

Take a step back into the Middle Ages on a walk through this lively little town to admire its architecture and the murals on its houses. Your tour guide will accompany you through the picturesque lanes and recount exciting tales about past times and current events.

Arenenberg, often called the “most beautiful castle on Lake Constance,” exudes world history. Perched high above the Swiss shores of Lower Lake, it was home to Napoleon I’s step-daughter Hortense de Beauharnais after the emperor was overthrown in 1817. is castle facing the Monastic island of Reichenau is also where her son, later Napoleon III, learned all he needed to know for his role as the last emperor of the French. Today, the estate houses an educational and advisory centre as well as the Napoleon Museum urgau complete with the original furnishings of its former inhabitants and numerous mementoes from the days of the emperor. e castle is set in the heart of extensive parkland near the Swiss village of Mannenbach-Salenstein on the edge of a steep slope leading down to the shores of the Lower Lake.

Medieval dinner in Constance’s Council Building: The Council Building (Konzil) was and still is one of the most impressive locations in Constance. is massive building dating back centuries sits directly on the shores of Lake Constance. Behind its mighty walls, where goods were once traded, feasts held and popes elected, there is now a unique restaurant. Enjoy a tasty “Council menu” and hear first-hand accounts by the chronicler Ulrich Richental of life in the days of the Council of Constance from 1414 - 1418.

In April 2014, a grand exhibition entitled “A Medieval World Event” in the historic Council Building at Constance’s harbour opens the 600th anniversary of the Council of Constance from 2014 - 2018. e Badische Landesmuseum presents artistic and cultural testimonies of the highest quality from Europe’s great museums. Visitors can rediscover the town’s history over the four years of the anniversary with pageants on Münsterplatz square, costumed guided tours, cross-border thematic paths and music from six centuries. e celebrations are rounded off with topical discussions and artistic experiments, making Constance once again the venue for European discourse.

PROGRAMME Participants are welcomed by Dr. Jörg Schmidt, Mayor of Radolfzell and Chairman of Tourismus Untersee e.V. 2 - 2:30 pm

2:30 - 4 pm

Workshop opens with an introduction to the region and representatives from the individual sub-regions and towns Workshop Milchwerk

In the workshop, you can experience the wide range of offers from international suppliers in the Lake Constance region. In individual appointments lasting 15 minutes each, you have the opportunity to find out more directly from the suppliers and invite specific offers.

4 - 4:30 pm 4:30 - 6 pm 6 pm

7 pm 8 pm

Coffee break Workshop End of workshop, Transfer to BORA HotSpaResort, Radolfzell Transfer to Constance (D) Official gala evening in the context of the 600th anniversary of the Council of Constance.

Hotel

Transfer to BORA HotSpaResort, Radolfzell Radolfzell

D ETA IL S

PROGRAMME Tuesday, 4th June Day 2

During the course of the day, transfer to airport and departure if required PROGRAMME 1 8 - 8:15 am Transfer to Möggingen (D) 8:15 - 9:45 Guided tour of Max Planck

Institute for Ornithology PROGRAMME 2 8 - 9:45 am Guided cycle tour 09:45 - 10:15 Transfer to Reichenau Island (D) 10:15 am Arrival at Reichenau Island

together 10:15 - 12 pm Guided tour of Reichenau Island 12 - 12:15 Transfer to Constance (D) 12:15 - 1:30 Lunch in Steigenberger Inselhotel Constance (D) 1:30 - 1:45 Transfer to Mainau Island (D) 1:45 - 3 pm Guided tour “Experience the 4 Seasons” on Mainau Island 3:30 - 4:15 Boat ride from Mainau Island to Überlingen (D) 4:30 - 5:30 Ride on a horse-drawn carriage through Überlingen (D) from 5:30 Time to take a stroll through town, Evening meal for participants staying until Wednesday Transfer to BORA HotSpaResort

The Lower Lake is one of the most significant ornithological regions in

Central Europe with numerous species of birds. On a guided tour of the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology, you can gain an insight into the institute’s work, find out about the scientists working there and current research projects. On a short tour, you can explore the premises and the visitor centre MaxCine.

Discover the Lower Lake on a guided cycle tour – while the warm breeze from the lake refreshes your senses, you can enjoy the unspoilt lakeshores and idyllic villages around the Lower Lake. e Monastic island of Reichenau on Lake Constance was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites on 30 November 2000 as a cultural landscape that bears outstanding witness to the religious and cultural role of a great Benedictine monastery in the Middle Ages. Immerse yourself in the past on a tour of the monastery district and discover exciting facts about the founding of the monastery in 724 A.D. A further highlight of the tour is the church of St. George with its impressive murals.

Take a look behind the scenes of the flower island on Lake Constance: On an informative tour through the park, you can learn about the history, the botany and other interesting facts about Mainau Island, including an insight into the work of Count Lennart Bernadotte’s family. Round off this experience with a walk through the Italian rose garden – the fragrance and colours of the roses will enchant you!

On a boat ride from Mainau Island to Überlingen, experience Lake Constance at its best and see many of its sights from the water. e boat takes you past the museum of lake dwellings in Unteruhldingen and Birnau pilgramage church. Just lean back and enjoy the views. Überlingen – take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage through Überlingen. On a 60-minute tour, you can find out amusing and interesting facts about the town’s history and culture.

PROGRAMME Wednesday, 5th June Depending on your time of departure

Free time / individual programme In the course of the day: Transfer to the airport and departure

Individual tours/visits to attractions in the region (airports, hotels, destinations, towns, etc.) possible if required by buyers

VENUES

YOUR HOSTS

BORA HotSpaResort

Internationale Bodensee Tourismus GmbH

Karl-Wolf-Straße 35 D-78315 Radolfzell Phone: +49 (0) 7732 950 400 E-mail: info@bora-hotsparesort.de www.bora-hotsparesort.de

Jürgen Ammann Managing Director Hafenstraße 6 D-78462 Konstanz Phone: +49 (0) 7531 909 490 Fax: +49 (0) 7531 909 494 E-mail: ammann@bodensee.eu www.bodensee.eu

Milchwerk Radolfzell

Tagung Kultur Messe Werner-Messmer-Straße 14 D-78315 Radolfzell Phone: +49 (0) 7732 81 362 Fax: +49 (0) 7732 81 413 E-mail: milchwerk@radolfzell.de www.milchwerk-radolfzell.de Konzil-Gaststätten

Hölzl - Gastronomie GmbH Restaurant, See-Terrassen, Tagungsund Veranstaltungshaus Hafenstraße 2 D-78462 Konstanz Phone: +49 (0) 7531 2 12 21 Fax: +49 (0) 7531 1 74 67 E-mail: mail@konzil-konstanz.de www.konzil-konstanz.de

Tourismus Untersee e.V.

Lucia Kamp Managing Director Im Kohlgarten 2 D-78343 Gaienhofen Phone: +49 (0) 7735 9190 55 Fax: +49 (0) 7735 9190 56 E-mail: lucia.kamp@tourismus-untersee.eu www.tourismus-untersee.eu Tourismus- und Stadtmarketing Radolfzell GmbH

Silja Neumaier Bahnhofplatz 2 D-78315 Radolfzell am Bodensee Phone: +49 (0) 7732 81 506 Fax: +49 (0) 7732 /81 510 E-mail: silja.neumaier@stadt.radolfzell.de www.radolfzell-tourismus.de

Tourist Information Konstanz GmbH

Kirstin Krauße Am Fischmarkt 2 D-78462 Konstanz Tel: +49 (0) 7531 133024 Fax: +49 (0) 7531 133060 E-Mail: kirstin.krausse@konstanz-tourismus.de www.konstanz-tourismus.de Konzilstadt Konstanz

Daniela Paas Marktstätte 1 D-78462 Konstanz Tel.: +49 (0) 7531 363 2727 Fax: +49 (0) 7531 363 2711 E-Mail: paasd@stadt.konstanz.de www.konstanzer-konzil.de Deutsche Bodensee Tourismus GmbH

Christoph Kunz Managing Director Albrechtstraße 77 Phone: +49 (0) 7541 402 89 99 Fax: +49 (0) 7541 402 89 98 D-88045 Friedrichshafen E-mail: christoph.kunz@deutscher-bodensee.de Vorarlberg Tourismus GmbH

Mag. Christian Schützinger Managing Director Poststraße 11, Postfach 99 A-6850 Dornbirn Phone: +43 (0) 5572 377 0330 Fax: +43 (0) 5572 377 0335 E-mail: christian.schuetzinger@vorarlberg.travel www.vorarlberg.travel

St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus

Liechtenstein Marketing

Frank Bumann Director Bahnhofplatz 1a CH-9001 St.Gallen Phone: +41 (0) 71 227 37 37 Fax: +41 (0) 71 227 37 67 E-mail: frank.bumann@st.gallen-bodensee.ch www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch

Eric iel Head of Tourism Postfach 139 Äulestrasse 30 FL-9490 Vaduz Phone: +423 (0) 239 66316 Fax: +423 (0) 239 63 01 E-mail: eric.thiel@liechtenstein.li www.tourismus.li

Thurgau Tourismus

Monika Grünenfelder Managing Director Egelmoosstrasse 1 CH-8580 Amriswil Phone: +41 (0) 71 414 12 60 Fax: +41 (0) 71 414 11 45 E-mail: monika.gruenenfelder@ thurgau-tourismus.ch www.thurgau-tourismus.ch Schaffhauserland Tourismus

Beat Hedinger Director Herrenacker 15, Postfach CH-8201 Schaffhausen Phone: +41 (0 ) 52 632 40 28 Fax: +41 (0) 52 632 40 30 E-mail: hedinger@schaffhauserland.ch www.schaffhauserland.ch

ORGANISATION Internationale Bodensee Tourismus GmbH

E-mail: incoming@bodensee.eu www.bodensee.eu

Your contact during the event: Internationale Bodensee Tourismus GmbH

Dirk Schroff (Project Manager), Phone: +49 (0) 7531 909 417; Christiane Stein (Marketing), Phone: +49 (0) 7531 909 483; Marein Dietmar (Student), Phone: +49 (0) 7531 909 492; Jürgen Ammann (Managing Director), Phone: +49 (0) 7531 909 490 Mobile IBT GmbH: +49 (0) 174 6010854; +49 (0)173 8064621 BORA HotSpaResort

Supported by: TourComm Germany GmbH & Co. KG

Mike Adams Managing Director Olbrichtstraße 21 D-69469 Weinheim Phone: +49 (0) 6201 60 20 820 Fax: +49 (0) 6201 602 0829 E-mail: mike.adams@tourcomm-germany.com www.tourcomm-germany.com

Michael Zaiczek, Managing Director, Phone: +49 (0) 77 32 950 400 Your contact during arrival and departure: TourComm Germany

Mobile: +49 (0) 160 98970796 Dominik Pflucher (Project Manager), Phone: + 49 (0) 6201 60 20 819; Mike Adams (Managing Director), Phone: +49 (0) 6201 60 20 820

Photo credits: Achim Mende; BORA HotSpaResort; Tourismus Untersee e. V.; Tourist Information Friedrichshafen; Bodensee-erme Konstanz; Bodensee-erme Überlingen; Kur und Touristik Überlingen; Napoleonmuseum urgau; Helga Stützenberger; Liechtenstein Tourismus, Barbara Bühler