Uberlingen: Surfschule Bodensee

Überlingen stretches along the northern shore of Lake Constance in Baden-Württemberg, a position that has long connected the town with life and trade on the water. Its historic centre rises above the lakeside promenade, with the late-Gothic Münster St. Nikolaus as a defining landmark; its high altar was carved by the Überlingen artist Jörg Zürn in the early 17th century. Known here as the Überlinger See, the lake brings passenger boats, sailing and broad views across the water, while nearby orchards reflect the agricultural identity of the Bodensee region. Überlingen also forms part of the Upper Swabian Baroque Route. Find related webcams around Lake Constance to build a fuller picture of Überlingen and the Bodensee region.

Baden-Württemberg is best known within Germany for the Black Forest, the wooded upland region that shapes much of the state’s southwest. Its terrain also reaches from the Upper Rhine plain and its wine-growing areas to the limestone ridges of the Swabian Jura, while Lake Constance marks part of the southern frontier. Stuttgart, the state capital, is closely tied to the automobile industry and hosts the Mercedes-Benz Museum and Porsche Museum. Heidelberg’s old town and castle add another important strand to the region’s identity, alongside renowned universities, spas and regional cooking. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Baden-Württemberg.

Germany stretches from the North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts to the Alps on its southern border, encompassing northern plains, river valleys and forested uplands. The Rhine, Danube and Elbe have long connected its regions, while the Black Forest and Bavarian Alps give the south a more dramatic relief. Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island reflect the capital’s role in German history and culture. Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rises above the Rhine, and the Bauhaus movement, founded in Weimar in 1919, transformed modern design far beyond Germany. Regional cooking, Christmas markets and brewing traditions bring further character to daily life. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Germany.