Low water: White fleet settles on Lake Constance again

Rhine and Lake Constance already show low water levels this year in April. The sinking levels lead to problems in shipping, but also bring surprises.

On Monday, despite the low levels, Lake Constance shipping will start operating as planned. However, some ports cannot be reached at the moment. It is a season start under difficult conditions: Due to the continuing drought, the water level at Lake Constance is currently very low, while in Bregenz harbour, for example, the level is over 2.70 metres – about 35 centimetres less than the average value at this time of year.

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Despite the unusually strong dryness at Lake Constance, the excursion ships started the season on Sunday. However, three ports cannot be reached.

The water level of Lake Constance is currently very low. Nevertheless, the season has started for the excursion ships of the White Fleet on Sunday.

From 13 April, the excursion ships will resume their journey at Lake Constance. Three ports will remain unattainable due to low water. The drought will further reduce the sea level.