Day 1 – Wednesday, 5 August 2026 (7:00 p.m.): Welcome reception and guided castle tour
Castle Mainau, Island of Mainau by Lake Constance
Day 2 – Thursday, 6 August 2026 (approx. 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.): Prognosfruit 2026 Conference
Conference Centre „Bodenseeforum“ in Constance
Programme
Interpretation available in English, French, Italian and German.
More details tba.
Day 2 – Thursday, 6 August 2026 (6:30 p.m.): Gala Dinner
Konzil Constance
Day 3 – Friday, 7 August 2029 (approx. 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.): Technical visits
Visit of the Widemann Bodensee-Kelterei in Barmatingen for juice production.
Visit of the Kompetenzzentrum Obstbau Bodensee (fruit research station) in Ravensburg/Bavendorf
More details tba.
Travel to Konstanz via Zurich Airport
Zurich Airport is the most convenient international gateway to Konstanz, offering excellent global connections and frequent direct flights from major cities in Europe and worldwide. Upon arrival, travelling onward to Konstanz is straightforward: there are direct train connections from Zurich Airport to Konstanz once per hour. In addition, a second connection operates every hour with just one transfer, providing flexible options throughout the day. The journey is comfortable, and the train station at Zurich Airport is well signposted. Tickets can be easily purchased in advance or on the day of travel via the Swiss Federal Railways website: www.sbb.ch.
Please be aware that on 8 August 2026, the city of Konstanz will host the renowned Konstanzer Seenachtfest, one of the largest lakeside festivals in the region. The event features a vibrant mix of live music, culinary offerings, and a highlight fireworks display over Lake Constance, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year. If you are planning to extend your stay, we strongly recommend booking your accommodation in advance.