Ravensburg

Ravensburg

Baden-Württemberg

A medieval city in the Upper Swabia region, close to Lake Constance (Bodensee), famous as the 'City of Towers and Gates' for its well-preserved Old Town, numerous historic towers, and city gates. It is also the home of the well-known Ravensburger puzzle and game company.

Practical Travel Guide for Ravensburg

Make your journey smoother with essential practical information to read before traveling.

Visa Information

Part of the Schengen Area, allowing visa-free travel for up to 90 days for many nationalities.

C, F
230V

Adapter Type

German

Guten Tag
Hello/Good day
Danke
Thank you
Entschuldigung
Excuse me
Euro (EUR)
Local Currency

Getting Around

The Old Town is easily navigable on foot. There is a well-developed local bus network and regional trains connect to Ulm and Friedrichshafen.

Local Flavors

Ravensburg's cuisine is heavily focused on Swabian traditions, featuring hearty meat dishes, pasta, and fresh regional ingredients due to its proximity to Lake Constance.

Swabian Spätzle (Egg pasta)Maultaschen (Swabian dumplings)Bodenseefelchen (Lake Constance Whitefish)