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Jan Hus (1370–1415)
A Bohemian religious reformer, Jan
Hus attacked ecclesiastical abuses
and started the Hussite religious
move ment, which demanded a set
of reforms that anticipated the
Protestant Reformation. Hus was
excommunicated in 1411, then
invited to the Council of Konstanz
in 1415 to explain his position.
Instead he was incarcerated and
placed on trial. He is believed to
have stood in the central aisle of the
Münster to hear the judgement,
which was that he should be burned
at the stake for heresy. Later, he
became a figurehead for the Czechs.
Above Vineyard with Bodensee in the
which becomes Hussenstrasse, where 2 Reichenau background, Reichenau Below Cycling past
the Hus-Museum 7 (closed Mon) Baden-Württemberg; 78479 the Benedictine monastery, Reichenau
occu pies the house where the Even though the causeway to the
reformer Jan Hus stayed prior to island of Reichenau is only 2 km
his imprison ment. This museum (1 mile) long, the island’s sense of
docu ments his life and ideo logies remoteness, together with a perfect
through displays. Turn left from climate, encouraged Benedictines to EAT AND DRINK
here, then right down Neugasse found a monastery here in AD 724.
and left along Rosengartenstrasse, One of Europe’s centres of learning KONSTANZ
which leads to the in the 10th century, it was Hafenhalle inexpensive–moderate
The largest of the harbourside
Rosgartenmuseum 8 (closed famous for its library and restaurants, with a lively adjacent beer
Mon), the town’s history scriptorium, where monks garden, Hafenhalle offers good local
museum. Its collec tion helps would pro duce manu scripts. fish and game. During summer, stop
bring medieval Konstanz Copies can be purchased here for Sunday breakfast and enjoy
to life and includes the in the Museum Reichenau bands playing Dixieland jazz.
Hafenstrasse 10, 78462; 07531 211 26;
Chronicle of the Council of (Apr–Oct: open daily, Nov– www.hafenhalle.com
Konstanz, a richly illustrated Mar: open Sat & Sun), which
book by Ulrich Richental, a Pretty flowers in provides an intro duction Staader Fährhaus moderate
This stylish restaurant with a pleasant
local land owner. Turn right to Reichenau to the island’s three outdoor terrace beside the ferry
Markstätte, the commer cial surviving churches. terminal in Staad serves creative
hub of the town. Walk to the right ª Return to the B33 , turn left then local fish dishes as well as a good
along this and left down Brotlaube right on to Radolfzeller Strasse. Turn selection of vegetarian food.
to return to the Fischmarkt car park. right on to Unterer Riedhaldeweg, then Fischerstrasse 30, 78464; 07531 361 67
63; www.staaderfaehrhaus.de
ª From the car park, turn left and left on to Hauptweg to park.
left again on to Konzilstrasse. Follow Other options
Among the many cosy places to
signs for Reichenau/B33, turning left 3 Mainau enjoy a drink in Konstanz are the
to cross causeway to the island. The Baden-Württemberg; 78465 Brauhaus inexpensive (Johann
museum is signposted with facilities The thriving palm groves and Albrecht Konradigasse 2, 78462;
for car park. flower gardens (open daily) of the 07531 250 45), a microbrewery with
island of Mainau are reminiscent of an array of beers and pub food.
The Niederburg Weinstube
the Mediterranean, but against an inexpensive (Niederburggasse 7,
Alpine backdrop. The formal gardens 78462; 07531 213 67), a rustic
here were planted in 1853 on the backstreet wine bar, serves regional
initiative of Grand Duke Friedrich I of wines until midnight.
Baden and his current descendant, MAINAU
the German-Swedish Countess Schwedenschenke moderate
Bernadotte, continues the tradition. By day this restaurant is renowned for
In summer, the Italian Rose Garden its Swedish meatballs, but by night it
blooms, as do dahlias in autumn. transforms into an elegant flagship
ª Return to Unterer Riedhaldeweg of haute cuisine, offering a romantic
and turn left on to it. In Staad, turn setting in which to enjoy excellent
fresh local perch and trout.
left on to the B33 to the dock for the Insel Mainau, 78465; 07531 303 156;
Staad-Meersburg ferry. www.mainau.de
Eat and Drink: inexpensive, under €20; moderate, €20–€40; expensive, over €40

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