Major city · Germany
Ravensburg
Give Ravensburg one night, two at most: the old town is a half-day walk, and the towers, museums and Weingarten basilica fill a second morning.
Ravensburg is a small Upper Swabian town with a complete medieval centre, two climbable towers and the board-game museum that carries its name. Trains from Ulm and Friedrichshafen put it 20 minutes from the lake, so it works as a quiet base or a stop between Ulm and Lake Constance. Most travellers see the centre on foot in a day and add Weingarten or the lake the next.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–early Oct
- avoid Nov–Feb (grey, some sights on shorter hours)
- Airports
- FMM · FDH · STR · ZRH
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
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- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ravensburg112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ravensburg, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Germany-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.Germany-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Germany-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.Germany-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Germany-wide
- SafetyA calm, low-crime small city; the real risks are steep, uneven lanes, tower stairs and pickpockets only in the busy market square in high season.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers…Germany-wide
- Emergency numbers112 fire and ambulance · 110 police · 116 117 Out-of-hours doctor (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and public holidays nearly everywhere except stations and airports.Germany-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFMM Memmingen (About 1 h by car; Ryanair and Wizz Air routes).
- Getting aroundThe centre is compact and pedestrianised, with some steep lanes; walk it.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café€3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealDinner, main course€14–24 (≈ US$17–30)
- Beer0.5 l in a pub€4–5.50 (≈ US$5–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi, 3.1 mi (5 km)€15–20 (≈ US$18–25)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entryKunstmuseum €6 adults, free under 18; Wirtschaftsmuseum €3 adults€3–7.50 (≈ US$4–9)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, hotel, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedDouble room, hotel, a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FMM Memmingen (About 1 h by car; Ryanair and Wizz Air routes) · FDH Friedrichshafen (About 20 min by train to Ravensburg station) · STR Stuttgart (About 2–3 h by train via Ulm) · ZRH Zurich (About 3 h by train; check connections)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best*
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Ravensburg: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
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Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
9 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
13 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is compact and pedestrianised, with some steep lanes; walk it. City buses run from the station forecourt and cross Marienplatz. Regional trains (Südbahn and Bodensee-Oberschwaben-Bahn) link Ulm, Friedrichshafen and the lake.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Weingarten basilica
goDoor to door: About 20–30 min
Frequent local bus from Ravensburg centre
One of Germany's largest baroque churches; free organ concerts Sundays at 16:00, April–October.One of Germany's largest baroque churches; free organ concerts Sundays at 4:00 PM, April–October.
Door to door: About 20–30 min
Bodensee-Oberschwaben-Bahn or Südbahn train
Lakefront, Zeppelin museum and boat piers for the rest of Lake Constance.
Door to door: About 1.5–2 h
Train via Friedrichshafen, change at Radolfzell
Full day; old town and lake harbour.
Wangen im Allgäu
goDoor to door: About 40–60 min
Train toward Memmingen, or bus
Small intact old town; pairs well with a half-day in Ravensburg.
Überlingen
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Train to Friedrichshafen, then boat or train along the lake
Lake promenade and spa gardens.
Reichenau
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Train to Radolfzell, then bus or boat
Long for a return day; better as an overnight on the lake.
Ravensburger Spieleland
cautionDoor to door: About 20–30 min
Car or bus toward Meckenbeuren
Family amusement park; check season and opening days before you go.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old town (Marktstraße, Marienplatz)
Hotels inside the walls; walk to everything, but expect some street noise on the square.
Around the station
10 min walk to the centre; best for one night with bags or an early train.
Veitsburg hill
Hostel above town; about 300 steps up from upper Marktstraße, or a taxi with luggage.
Weingarten
Neighbouring town, frequent buses; use it if you want the basilica at the door.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, hotel1 × 1 night × €130 | €130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €110 | €220 |
| City bus day ticket2 × €6 | €12 |
| Museum Ravensburger entry2 × €8 · adult rate | €15 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €40 |
| Trip total≈ €219 per person per day, bed included | €437≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euro; long-distance trains and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | €3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Lunch, one course | €10–16 (≈ US$12–19) |
| Dinner, main course | €14–24 (≈ US$17–30) |
| Beer, 0.5 l in a pub | €4–5.50 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Museum entryKunstmuseum €6 adults, free under 18; Wirtschaftsmuseum €3 adults | €3–7.50 (≈ US$4–9) |
| Taxi, 5 km | €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Tower stairs are steep and narrow; the Blaserturm opens roughly late March to early October, 11:00–16:00.Tower stairs are steep and narrow; the Blaserturm opens roughly late March to early October, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM.
- Several museums close on Mondays; the art museum is shut Mondays.
- Sunday shopping is limited; plan food and supplies for Saturday.
- The hostel on Veitsburg hill means a climb or a taxi with bags.
Emergency numbers
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Out-of-hours doctor
- 116 117
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Bitte zu dieser AdresseTo this address, please
Emergency
- Fire and ambulance112
- Police110
- Out-of-hours doctor116 117
Embassy
No embassy in Ravensburg; the US and most countries keep embassies in Berlin and consulates in Munich, Stuttgart or Frankfurt.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Friedrichshafen → Ravensburg, train: about 20–30 min
- Ravensburg → Ulm, regional train: about 1 h
- City bus single ride: short-hop fare, buy on board or at a machine
Say or show
- Hallo — Hello (hallo)
- Danke — Thank you (danke)
- Bitte — Please (bitte)
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much is it? (vee feel kostet das)
- Kann ich mit Karte zahlen? — Can I pay by card? (kan ikh mit karte tsah-len)
- Wo ist der Bahnhof? — Where is the station? (vo ist dair bahn-hof)
Tipping: round up or add 5–10%, said to the server as you pay.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ravensburg. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct · avoid Nov–Feb (grey, some sights on shorter hours) · month by month →
- 4 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for FDH, FMM, STR and ZRH: last trains, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Marienplatz and Marktstraße, Blaserturm and Mehlsack, Humpis-Quartier, Veitsburg.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Museum Ravensburger, Humpis-Quartier, Kunstmuseum, Blaserturm) and eat pages with last orders.
- Lake-connection fixtures so Friedrichshafen, Konstanz and Radolfzell can go green.
Sources
- officialRavensburg official city site
- officialMuseum Humpis-Quartier
- officialMuseum Ravensburger
- officialKunstmuseum Ravensburg
- officialWirtschaftsmuseum Ravensburg
- officialStadtbus Ravensburg-Weingarten
- officialRavensburger Spieleland
- secondaryWikivoyage: Ravensburg, revision 5017678 (CC BY-SA 4.0)