Germany: Konstanz
Germany’s Southern Edge
The city of Konstanz is on the German shore of the Bodensee, lowest of the glacial lakes formed along the Rhine as its town Swiss branches merge at the corner where Germany, Switzerland and Austria meet.
Student Apartment Housing
The University of Konstanz needs apartments for students and workers
Small business thrives
With the University as a resource, the city that borders on two other countries is a good place to start a business.
Altersheim
A German retirement home. R: A parklike settting. Below, the communal dining hall, where local kindergarteners are invited to lunch with the retired generation and see how the grandparents live. Also: games and good spirits.
The Indepenent Retired
Most Germans still prefer to retire to independent living. That means being able to do your own cooking and have the grandchildren over on your own schedule.
A City of Flowers
The blooms of Konstanz.
Around the City
Miscellaneous
The Underpass
A space for street art.
Campingplatz Altnau
A ‘camping’ is a place where Germans bring their tents or small RVs.
Spending the Season
L: The ‘kiosk’ functions as a small convenience store. Below, seasonal campers bring in appliances and set up temporary country homes, sometimes with elaborate amenities. These must be taken down at the end of each season.
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