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Claim: Lake Constance is a territory of Austria (Lake Constance, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2007-05-11): Bordered by three countries, Lake Constance occupies an extremely beautiful corner of Central Europe - and is an ideal destination for a relaxing short break or longer family holiday. The 270km shoreline is shared between Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The lake is essentially a bulge in the Rhine - mirroring Lake Geneva, an expansion of the Rhône, at the other end of Switzerland. [...] More than half of the shoreline of Lake Constance is in Germany. There are three distinct areas. The German stretch on the north shore, between Bregenz in Austria and the town of Konstanz and the Swiss border, is known as Obersee; Uberlingen, the north-western arm; and Untersee, the "lower lake" in the south-west. The views from the German shore across to the Swiss Alps are stunning. [...] You might also hear the expression "Swabian Sea". The southern part of Germany adjoining Lake Constance is the ancient region of Swabia. German is the language of choice around the lake and on related websites; few concessions are made to speakers of other languages.
Claim: Lake Constance is a territory of Austria (Lake Constance, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-08-08): Lying on the Rhine, below the northern foot of the Alps, Lake Constance is the bespoke, largest lake in Germany. Sharing borderlines with Austria and Switzerland, the fascinatingly beautiful lake offers a breathtaking scene, with its impressive expanse of water, encompassing 270 kilometres of shoreline. Freshwater Lake Constance is made up of four parts, with the deepest area being the Obersee that stretches from Konstanz to Bregenz Bay with a periphery of attractive, old lakeside villages. [...] Being a tourist hotspot in Europe, Lake Constance has a significant touristic infrastructure. You can get to this incredible natural feature by plane or train.
Claim: Lake Constance is a territory of Austria (Lake Constance, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-07-19): Lake Constance (known in German as Bodensee) is a central European lake 63 km long, bordering Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The Rhine River flows into it and its two parts lie on either side of the river: the "lower lake" and the "larger lake" (upper lake). Connected by the coastline, it is a summertime location to go for sailing, windsurfing and swimming. [...] The Lake Constance EuRegio cross-national day card and the Lake Constance Experience Card, which may be used for multiple days, grant free entry to 195 excursion sites and can be used on boats, buses, cableways, and trains. Mainau Island, with its flower gardens and parks, and the Reichenau peninsula, with its UNESCO World Heritage-listed abbey, are popular cruise destinations to surrounding non-Swiss terrain. [...] The gently rolling hills around Lake Constance make for ideal hiking and biking terrain. Water sports, trails for walking and hiking, and notably pathways for cycling are only some of the recreational options available in this vacation spot. The Lake Constance Cycle Path is a long and popular route that goes all the way around the lake.
Claim: Lake Constance is a territory of Austria (Lake Constance, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2019-10-25): Lake Constance, spanning three countries, is one of Europe's hidden gems [...] Who, however, has heard of Lake Constance? Not Australians, Americans or Chinese. German-speakers, mostly, who call it Bodensee and are in no hurry to share its cycle paths, vineyards, dense culture and magnificent scenery with the wider world. And so here, right in the heart of Europe – just 90 minutes from the tourist crush of Lucerne in one direction and Neuschwanstein Castle in the other – you still feel as if you're in Europe before the fall; before the tourists took over. As if you are back in the days when old-town shops still sold shampoo and potatoes, cafes were full of locals, and the only people in the mountains were hairy-legged hikers. Austria, Germany and Switzerland divvy up the 270 kilometres of Lake Constance shoreline. Austria only gets a runt end but is compensated by perhaps its best scenery. Take the Pfanderbahn cable car up behind cultured, arty town Bregenz and the shimmering silvery mirror of the lake is upstaged by views of folded green hills rising towards the Alps.
Claim: Lake Constance is a territory of Austria (Lake Constance, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-01-13): Lake Constance is a vast lake shared by Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. It’s a popular vacation spot among both locals and tourists, thanks to a variety of fun and exciting things to do near the lake. [...] Lindau is a German town on the northeastern shore of Lake Constance, right next to the Austrian border. It’s known for a lovely old town that sits entirely on an island in the lake, and which is easily accessible by ferries from Meersburg (Germany), Rorschach (Switzerland), and Bregenz (Austria). [...] Lake Constance Trail, also known as the Lake Constance Cycle Path, is a popular long-distance circular trail that takes you on an adventure around the entire lake. The entire path is 270 kilometers long, and it’s popular for both hiking and mountain biking.
Claim: Lake Constance is a territory of Austria (Lake Constance, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2018-02-28): The 260 kilometers long Lake Constance circular route, signposted as "Bodensee Rundwanderweg", leads around Lake Constance through the territories of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It is mainly intended for hiking; cyclists follow the sometimes slightly different managed Lake Constance cycle path.[68] The trail can be walked in smaller stages of various lengths and offers nice views of the lake, landscape and wildlife. However, due to industrial settlements, buildings and nature reserves, not all the coastal zones are readily accessible. Furthermore, in the estuary of the rivers, such the Leiblach, Bregenzer Ach, canalized Rhine and Old Rhine (Fußacher breakthrough), considerable distances have to be covered inland to the next bridge or river crossing point. Due to busy riverside roads, the Bodensee-Rundweg sometimes runs as a trail above the lake with some lookout possibilities.
Claim: Lake Constance is a territory of Austria (Lake Constance, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2021-08-17): Covering an area of 536 sq. km, Lake Constance, also known as Bodensee in German, is a large body of water that is shared by the three European nations of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. The lake forms a part of the Rhine River basin and is geographically positioned at the northern foothills of the Alps. Lake Constance is considered Central Europe’s third-largest lake by surface area and also the second largest lake in Europe by water volume. Lake Constance is situated at an elevation of 395m and has a maximum length of 63km and a maximum width of 14km. The lake has an average depth of 90m and reaches a maximum depth of 251m at its deepest point. The shorelines of Lake Constance are shared by the German states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg; the Swiss cantons of Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, and Thurgau; and the Austrian state of Vorarlberg. [...] Lake Constance hosts more than 412 species of birds, many of which rest in the nature reserves of the Mettnau peninsula and the Wollmatinger Ried. Some of the most notable birds that are found here include chaffinch, starling, robin, chiffchaff, great crested grebe, goosander, grey heron, goldeneye, mallard, tufted duck, etc. Lake Constance is also considered an important overwintering area for about 250,000 birds. The lake also functions as an important staging post during the migration of birds. About 45 species of fish have been recorded from lake Constance. Several invasive fish species like the rainbow trout, zebra mussel, killer shrimp, opossum shrimp, etc have also been observed in Lake Constance.
Claim: Lake Constance is a territory of Austria (Lake Constance, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-05-10): Lake Constance, known in German as Bodensee, is more than a mere body of water; it’s a grand natural spectacle located at the northern foot of the Alps. This remarkable lake, shared by Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, is a gem in the heart of Europe. Spanning a maximum length of 63 kilometers and a width of up to 14 kilometers, Lake Constance covers a vast area of 536 square kilometers. Its average depth of 90 meters and a maximum depth of 251 meters add to its mystique. [...] Lake Constance comprises three distinct sections: the Upper Lake (Obersee), the Lower Lake (Untersee), and the Lake Rhine (Seerhein), connecting the two. These bodies of water reside within the expansive Lake Constance Basin in the Alpine Foreland, with the Rhine River playing a pivotal role in their formation and sustenance. The lake’s shoreline touches the German states of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, the Swiss cantons of St. Gallen, Thurgau, and Schaffhausen, and the Austrian state of Vorarlberg. [...] Lake Constance is a crucial source of freshwater for the region, with a water volume of approximately 48 cubic kilometers. The catchment area of the lake extends far and wide, reaching altitudes as high as 3,613 meters above sea level at Piz Russein.
Claim: Lake Constance is a territory of Austria (Lake Constance, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-07-22): This week’s #AustrianExplorer takes us to Austria’s westernmost state, Vorarlberg, where the beautiful Lake Constance (Bodensee) is located. Nature is at its most enchanting on the shores and mountaintops surrounding Lake Constance. This is the perfect setting for all sorts of excursions around the international lake. The lively small cities surrounding the lake boast a vibrant atmosphere. Events such as the Bregenz Festival attract international attention, as well as amazing modern architecture and the museums there open up new perspectives.
Claim: Lake Constance is a territory of Austria (Lake Constance, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-01-17): Lake Constance is a stunning freshwater lake located at the northern foot of the Alps, bordered by Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Lake Constance and is the second largest freshwater lake in Central Europe, covering an area of approximately 536 km². Lake Constance is not only a geographical crossroads, but also an oasis of natural beauty, cultural richness and recreational activities. The lake's ecosystem is diverse and supports various fish species such as whitefish, perch and lake trout. The surrounding wetlands and nature reserves contribute to the overall biodiversity, making Lake Constance an important habitat for birds and other wildlife. The lake's pristine waters and Alpine backdrop create a breathtaking environment that attracts visitors from all over the world. [...] Local Communities 3,9 million People live, work and relax in the Lake Constance region, which covers an area of around 12.500 square kilometers. 4,5 million People drink Lake Constance water and up to 50.000 boats are based on the lake.
Claim: Lake Constance is a territory of Austria (Lake Constance, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2016-07-05): Affectionately known as the lake without a nation, freshwater Lake Constance, Bodensee in German, was formed in the ice age by glaciers and is Europe's third largest lake, named after the Roman town of Constance (Konstanz) which, today, sits on its western shoreline. Germany, Switzerland, and Austria flank Lake Constance and it lies on the Rhine River at the foot of the Alps. Lake Constance’s size is considerable, spanning about 63 kilometres in length and 14 kilometres at its widest point, covering an area of approximately 536 square kilometres (207 square miles) with a maximum depth of 252 meters.
Claim: Lake Constance is a territory of Austria (Lake Constance, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-08-23): Lake Constace or Lake of Constance (German: Bodensee) is a large Lake on the river Rhine. It is on the border between Germany and Switzerland and Austria. It is the third largest lake in Central Europe after Lake Balaton and Lake Geneva. It is made of two smaller lakes (called Obersee and Untersee (Upper and lower lake) respectively). These are joined by a small part of river in Constance. The lake covers about 564 km2 (218 sq mi) of total area. [...] The lake forms the border between Austria, Germany and Switzerland. On much of its length, this border has not been defined. Switzerland thinks the border runs through the middle of the lake. Austria thinks the lake is a condominium of all the countries. A condominium is a space that is governed by all countries taking part in it. Germany has no clear view. Other legal issues, like navigation and fishing are governed by separate treaties. About 62% of the lake's shoreline belongs to Germany, about 33% to Switzerland, and the remaining 11% to Austria.
Claim: Lake Constance is a territory of Austria (Lake Constance, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-06-06): Nicknamed the schwäbische Meer (Swabian Sea), Lake Constance – Central Europe’s third-largest lake – straddles three countries: Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Formed by the Rhine Glacier during the last ice age and fed and drained by that same sprightly river today, this whopper of a lake measures 63km long by 14km wide and up to 250m deep. There is a certain novelty in the fact that this is the only place in the world where you can wake up in Germany, cycle across to Switzerland for lunch and make it to Austria in time for afternoon tea, strudel and snapshots of the Alps. [...] This exuberant, powder-pink Cistercian abbey church is one of Lake Constance's architectural highlights and a popular pilgrimage destination. It was built…
Claim: Lake Constance is a territory of Austria (Lake Constance, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (1998-07-20): Lake Constance, lake bordering Switzerland, Germany, and Austria and occupying an old glacier basin at an elevation of 1,299 feet (396 m). It has an area of 209 square miles (541 square km) and is about 40 miles (65 km) long and up to 8 miles (13 km) wide, with an average depth of 295 feet (90 m) and a maximum depth of 827 feet (252 m). It has about 125 miles (200 km) of shoreline. In the west, near Konstanz (Constance), it is divided by the Bodan mountain ridge into two parts: the Unter Lake (south) and the Überlinger Lake (north). The lake’s main body southeast of Konstanz is called the Ober Lake. The lake forms part of the course of the Rhine River, which enters it in the southeast near Bregenz and leaves it at the west via the Unter Lake. The island of Mainau is north of Konstanz in the Überlinger Lake, and the island of Reichenau is west of the city in the Unter Lake. Konstanz itself is a "political island," for it is the only part of Germany on the lake’s southwestern shore; it is entirely surrounded by Swiss territory, except on the northeast where it fronts on the lake.
Claim: Lake Constance is a territory of Austria (Lake Constance, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2018-01-01): Diving in Lake Constance is considered attractive and challenging. Most of the diving areas are located in the northern part of the lake ( [...] The 260 kilometers long Lake Constance circular route, signposted as "Bodensee Rundwanderweg", leads around Lake Constance through the territories of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It is mainly intended for hiking, cyclists follow the sometimes slightly different managed Lake Constance cycle path [55] [...] Lake Constance is also a hub for long-distance hikers and pilgrims. It has been a crucial reference point of important pilgrimage routes since ancient times:
Claim: Lake Constance is a territory of Austria (Lake Constance, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2014-06-16): Lake Constance is the third largest lake in Central Europe, and sits at the point where Austria, Switzerland, and Germany intersect. It’s a scenic bulge in the Rhine River popular with tourists for its castles, boating, bike trails, and Alpine scenery. Locals call it by the old German name, "Bodensee," but in most other European languages, it’s named for the city of Konstanz, on its western shore. [...] If Austria is right and all three nations control every inch of Lake Constance jointly, this kind of arrangement would be called a "condominium," and there are only a few others like it in the world. Most are waterways shared by all the nations that border them: the Moselle, Sauer and Our rivers between Germany and Luxembourg; the Gulf of Fonseca between El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua; and the Itaipu Reservoir between Brazil and Paraguay. But ownership of Lake Constance will remain a mystery, at least until some brave soul decides to do some watery crimes in the middle of the lake, just to find out where he’d get prosecuted.
Claim: Lake Constance is a territory of Austria (Lake Constance, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-08-13): Finance ministers from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Luxembourg met in picturesque Vorarlberg, Austria, to adopt the so-called "Lake Constance Declaration". This landmark declaration aims to strengthen Europe's competitiveness in a rapidly changing global economy while safeguarding the continent's prosperity and stability. [...] The Lake Constance Declaration was adopted by the finance ministers of Luxembourg, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, and Austria on August 13, 2024, in Lochau, Austria. It emphasizes the need for a holistic financial and economic policy to strengthen Europe's competitiveness in the face of global challenges such as geopolitical changes, productivity gaps, and demographic change. The declaration was only adopted in German. Important points of the declaration include: [...] The declaration thus sets clear priorities for economic policy cooperation in Europe in order to effectively tackle challenges and ensure the future viability of European economies. The Lake Constance Declaration marks a significant step in the cooperation between the German-speaking countries and provides an important impetus for the future of Europe. It shows that the challenges of the future can only be mastered through united efforts and a consistent economic policy orientation.
Claim: Lake Constance is a territory of Austria (Lake Constance, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-02-05): The third largest lake in Central Europe, also known as the Swabian Sea, is a top-class international inland waterway with drinking water quality! Fed by the Alpine Rhine, it connects the neighbouring countries of Switzerland, Austria and Germany in the best European style. Water sports enthusiasts are therefore served up a colourful variety of boundless mooring points in addition to magnificent all-round panoramas. The palate is also in for a treat, as Lake Constance turns out to be a culinary melting pot with fresh ingredients from the region to suit all tastes. Dive in with us and let yourself be enchanted! The largest city on Lake Constance forms the junction between the Upper and Lower Lakes and Lake Überlingen. The Seerhein divides the town, with the southern part being closely connected to the Swiss town of Kreuzlingen. At the harbour entrance, the provocative Imperia turns the eyes of visitors. Initially the subject of fierce controversy, the Mätressendenkmal has become a crowd-puller and the city's secret landmark. The harbour row is a great place to end the day with food and drink and a view of the Obersee. Other places of interest: Constance Minster, Powder Tower, Seestraße promenade 2nd BSB shipping harbour
Claim: Lake Constance is a territory of Austria (Lake Constance, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-06-05): Like most inshore sailing areas I know and have owners in, the Lake of Constance is a hard-fought territory: Three countries share a sea-border on the lake, which is Austria, Switzerland and Germany. That is a 275 kilometer shore, the lake covers 540 square kilometers. Quite a big lake for Germany, it is our biggest lake. Did you know that the mighty River Rhine flows through the Lake of Constance? In German the Lake of Constance – deriving from the town of Constance (or Konstanz in German) – is Bodensee. This is taken from a tiny village at the farthest end of the Bodensee, Bodman. Which is odd as there are many, many more towns which are much more important than the picturesque small Bodman: This is Friedrichshafen, for example, home of the Zeppelin air ships in the past or of ZF, maker of gear boxes and world market leader. [...] So that was it, a 3.5 hour-trip all across the Lake Constance. A nice, picturesque and beautiful sailing area, s history rich part of Germany (Austria and Switzerland as well). If you seek a few days of nice holiday, come here, enjoy the world-class Swabian food, have couple of glasses of exquisite wine or the famous beer – maybe on occasion of one of the famous Lake of Constance regattas of which there are plenty of, like the "Bodensee Rund", a non-stop race all around the Lake. I, for my part, love coming here – all the best to EQUILIBRE and her fine crew.
Claim: Lake Constance is a territory of Austria (Lake Constance, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2021-07-02): Our region is located on the northern border of the Middle Rhine Valley. When we hike through the hills and valleys of the Siebengebirge and look down on our small part of the Rhine, he has already come a long way from the Swiss Alpes to the Northern Sea, through Liechtenstein, Austria, France and the German Länder Baden-Württemberg, Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate. [...] When the Rhine was straightened during the 20th century, parts of his old river bed around St. Gallen in Switzerland and Vorarlberg in Austria, were cut off. Today, these cut-off arms are nature reserves. The Alpine Rhine flows into Lake Constance on Austrian territory. Three countries meet here: Austria, Switzerland, and the German state Baden-Württemberg. Lake Constance consists of the Obersee (upper lake) and the Untersee (lower lake), which has Germany on the northern bank and Switzerland on the southern. The small Rhine section called Seerhein (Lake Rhine) connects both lakes.
Claim: Lake Constance is a territory of Austria (Lake Constance, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2009-01-01): On the one hand the project draws on quite scientific and rational resources such as hydrology and infrastructure. Investigation of how the river has been canalized and narrowed down to its minimum space shed light on the isolation of the Rhine Delta over a century ago by 'corrected' river profiles. It made this huge area (of approximately 3,100 hectares) increasingly static considering natural processes of tide, inundation and drainage, but had also affected the role water took in the development of the area, when detaching it from the surrounding. Extreme water level fluctuations were detected, that combined with large quantities of Alps sediments that the river brings, keep it a flood prone area. Moreover, in order to deal with the sediments deposits at the mouth of the canal, the Rhine Canal was prolonged several times into lake Constance. Now it is about to cross Austria 's territorial water and is affecting the drinking water quality of Germany as it distributes fine sediments over growing areas in the lake.
Claim: Lake Constance is a territory of Austria (Lake Constance, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-08-04): Vorarlberg is the westernmost federal state of Austria, sharing borders with the countries of Germany (Bavaria), Liechtenstein, and Switzerland and the Austrian federal-state of Tyrol. Vorarlberg also enjoys a small window on Lake Constance via the city of Bregenz. It is the richest and most well to do province of Austria outside Vienna. For its size it offers a lot of diverse landscape including everything Tyrol has to offer with the exception of a large city. This state is almost entirely mountainous and enjoys one of the highest standards of living and income levels in Austria due to its proximity to Switzerland. It is also is home to a Germanic alpine culture, quite different than the rest of Austria making it a special place in the country even to other Austrians. It is sometimes referred to in German as the "Landle", which translates as the "statelet" or "tiny province". Vorarlbergers are a very proud and hardy people and work hard to protect and preserve their identity and history. [...] Vorarlberg is reachable from the main neighboring cities within relatively short time: from/to Zurich: ~ 1.5h, from/to Innsbruck: ~ 2.5h, from/to Munich: ~2.5h