Spent 4 lovely days seeing the sights around Lake Constance based in a wonderful 4 star family run hotel - Maier in Fischbach which is only a short bus ride from Friedrichshafen. Train straight from airport (Ryanair flights) into Friedrichshafen then local bus only five minutes to the suburb. (One ticket for 1 EU 70 covers the train and the bus for the entire journey. ) The special rate package for seniors (off peak) included 4 nights B&B, a fruit platter in room, one Swabian menu, one 5 course gastronomic meal, 2 regular 3 course dinners, a full body massage and use of sauna, steambath, solarium. Relaxing lounge area and outside winter garden if weather is good. The food was absolutely delicious, accommodation in big, modern rooms spotlessly clean and soundproofed from the passing traffic on the main road. The staff were very friendly, helpful and spoke English. Lots of great places to visit by bus, train or using the lake ferries - Meersburg, Lindau, Mainau Island... more