currency use around Lake Konstanz - Konstanz, Germany Travel Forum

currency use around Lake Konstanz
Posted: Sun June 1, 2008 11:40 AM UTC

I shall be visitng the area, staying in Konstanz from Wednesday 4th June. Can
anyone tell me, please, whether I should take Swiss Francs as well as Euros for use whilst touring around the Lake on the Swiss side? Or, as I have experienced on the Swiss/Italian border, are the Euros accepted - mainly for use in cafes and restaurants.
Thanks,
Alan

chippy-al

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Re: currency use around Lake Konstanz
Posted: Sun June 1, 2008 12:45 PM UTC

They will accept Euros in Switzerland, but usually the change they give you will be in Swiss francs.

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colin_bramso

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Re: currency use around Lake Konstanz
Posted: Sun June 1, 2008 12:47 PM UTC

I have been there a couple of years ago and your euros will be well accepted.
Don't forget to visit Mainau, "Die Blumeninsel im Bodensee", or the beautiful island of flowers. Have a nice trip.
Roberto

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RobertoAbreu

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Re: currency use around Lake Konstanz
Posted: Sun June 1, 2008 01:04 PM UTC

Alan, sorry to 'gatecrash' your question but i'm going myself in a few weeks time & wanted to thank Roberto for his reply as i was wandering where to do day trips. Thanks Roberto & have a great time Alan.

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ghosthunter

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Re: currency use around Lake Konstanz
Posted: Sun June 1, 2008 05:54 PM UTC

Thanks all - I thought that was the case from my memories of use of Euros in Italian/Swiss border towns. Your prompt replies were much appreciated, I can now go and order my currency.

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chippy-al

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Re: currency use around Lake Konstanz
Posted: Sun June 1, 2008 05:59 PM UTC

Thanks - Mainau was already near trhe top of my list. Also Meersburgh on the far side of the lake.

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chippy-al

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Re: currency use around Lake Konstanz
Posted: Mon June 2, 2008 12:12 AM UTC

You lose a bit when paying with Euro in Switzerland but it will not be a fortune. If you only want to pay for meals and drinks and do not go back to Switzerland in the near future I would not bother to get Swiss franks, as always some money will be left over, and changing them back would even be a bigger loss... However, have you considered paying by credit card?

Ref. the other issue:
Apart from Mainau and Meersburg I highly recommend a visit of Lindau which is probably the most spectacular town of the lake, sitting on an island in the lake.

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