Daisendorf

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Daisendorf is a small village in southwestern Germany with about 1,600 residents. It sits on a hill about two kilometers north of Meersburg, above Lake Constance, and is part of the Bodenseekreis district in Baden-Württemberg. The village is mostly surrounded by Meersburg, with a small border to Uhldingen-Mühlhofen to the north.

Daisendorf has a long history. It was first settled in the 8th century and is first documented in 1222, when the Abbot of Salem bought the village’s tithes. For many years the Prince-Bishopric of Constance claimed sovereignty, which led to disputes decided by town jurors from 1295. In 1334 the prince-bishopric transferred Daisendorf to the Free City of Überlingen, and it was reclaimed in 1507. In 1803, during a major reshaping of rulers in the empire, Daisendorf became part of the Electorate of Baden. Today it is a popular tourist spot because of its views of the Swiss Alps and Lake Constance, as well as its rural charm. The village’s St. Martin chapel, built in 1508, features Renaissance frescoes.

Near the eastern edge of the village lies Neuweiher, a hidden pond in the woods. Built around 1445, it was once used to flood Meersburg’s moat. The pond covers about 570 square meters, can be up to 4.1 meters deep, and holds about 101 million liters of water. Today it is used for recreation and as a static water reserve for firefighting; swimming or boating is not allowed.

Key facts:
- Location: Bodenseekreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; near Meersburg on Lake Constance
- Population: about 1,564 (2023-12-31)
- Area: 2.44 square kilometers
- Elevation: 497 meters
- Postal code: 88718; Area code: 07532; Vehicle registration: FN / ÜB
- Mayor: Jacqueline Alberti (independent), term 2017–2025
- Website: daisendorf.de

Notable sights and features:
- St. Martin chapel (1508) with Renaissance frescoes
- Scenic views of the Swiss Alps and Lake Constance
- Neuweiher pond: historic water source, now for recreation and firefighting water, not for swimming or boating