Borders, Backstreets & Beans

We got up early and made our way to Brasserie Ignaz for breakfast. I went for the eggs Benedict on avocado toast—rich, creamy, and just what I needed to kick off a busy day. Since there were no guided tours in English, I once again turned to my trusty self-guided audio app and off we went exploring.

We started at the art border—a fascinating open boundary between Germany and Switzerland, decorated with contemporary art. It’s such a surreal experience to casually hop between two countries, no passport checks, just sculptures and playful installations marking the change.

From there, the tour led us through the heart of the old town: winding streets, medieval houses, stunning murals, and beautiful churches around every corner. Somewhere in the middle, we stopped at Kaffeerösterei Konstanz—not just for a cappuccino break, but to pick up some locally roasted beans, of course.

The full tour took nearly three hours, ending in the newer part of town, close-ish to our hotel, and in a perfect position to start the afternoon program… (to be continued!)Read more