The New Castle of Meersburg not only houses permanent exhibitions of local artists, but it also organises at least four different exhibitions every season. Over the last few years these have been concentrated into the spring and autumn periods, enjoying huge success because of the quality of the works on display, as testified to by the numbers of visitors.
Droste Museum.
Dedicated to the poetess Annette von Droste, it houses paintings, manuscripts and objects that belonged to one of the most representative celebrities of European culture. Surrounded by vineyards and with a splendid view over Lake Constance, this princely dwelling is furnished with Biedermeier furniture and was once the residence of the Bishops of Constance.
The Meersburg Fortress.
This is the symbol of the town of Meersburg and one of the main attractions of Lake Constance. Visiting its museum and standing in the knights' hall or the armour room and then walking along the walls, you will feel as if you have been transported into the Middle Ages! Dating back to the twelfth century, the fortress is well worth exploring during a stay in Meersburg. The rooms where the poetess Annette von Droste worked and died are also to be found in the fortress.
The New Castle.
This eighteenth-century building is in Baroque style and was originally the residence of the Bishops of Constance. It features a beautiful internal staircase designed by the genius Balthasar Neumann, frescoes by Appiani and stucco decorations by Carlo Pozzi. The castletoday is the venue for exhibitions, concerts and important conferences and remains one of the hubs of Meersburg cultural life.
Zeppelin Museum.
You do not have to be an aeronautic fanatic to be curious about one of the largest existing collections in the world dedicated to airships. The museum has many original objects on display such as uniforms, flight instruments and video films; inside you can follow the stages of the tragedy of the famous airship Hindenburg. If you wish to learn even more, pay a visit to the Dornier Museum dedicated to flying and to one of its pioneers: Claude Dornier.