PIREPs by Adrian

The city of Konstanz is a charming and scenic destination, right by the lake, with an Alpine panorama view in the background on a clear day. Likewise its surroundings: the artistic garden island Mainau, the romantic castle at Meersburg (ferry across the lake), and many other picturesque places. Top accommodation: RIVA Hotel, or Steigenberger Inselhotel, both right by the lake in walking distance to historic town centre. Very relaxed atmosphere and perfect springboard to cross the Alps in the morning (to avoid convective turbulence). Every hour a catamaran shuttle departs to Friedrichshafen offering a beautiful 50 minutes journey, which makes Konstanz also a good overnight spot for visiting AERO trade show. Alas, last return ferry departs 19:00. However, the 760m grass runway is quite bumpy, with obstacles both ends, and after extensive rain periods tends to be rather squashy. So before going there do enquire current RWY conditions! There's no restaurant - just beverages on sale at the TWR. But there are many very scenic restaurants and coffee places in the historic centre by the lake, just 15 minutes taxi ride away (taxis plentiful). There is also a bus, and plenty of bicycles for rent at the TWR.