Bodenseekreis facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bodensee
District
Coat of arms
Country	Germany
State	Baden-Württemberg
Adm. region	Tübingen
Region	Bodensee-Oberschwaben
Capital	Friedrichshafen
Area
• Total	664.64 km2 (256.62 sq mi)
Population  (2002)
• Total	202,529
• Density	304.7198/km2 (789.221/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration	FN
Website	http://www.bodenseekreis.de

The Bodenseekreis is a special area in Germany called a rural district (or Landkreis). It's located in the southeast part of Baden-Württemberg, which is one of Germany's states. This district gets its name from Lake Constance (called Bodensee in German), which forms its southern border.

The Bodenseekreis shares its borders with a few other districts. To the north, you'll find Konstanz, Sigmaringen, and Ravensburg. On its eastern side, it touches the Lindau district in the state of Bavaria. Across Lake Constance to the south, you can see Switzerland. The main city and capital of the Bodenseekreis is Friedrichshafen.

History of Bodenseekreis

The Bodenseekreis was created fairly recently, in 1973. Before that, the area was made up of two main districts: Tettnang and Überlingen. In 1973, these two districts were combined to form the single Bodenseekreis we know today. This change helped to organize the region better.

Towns and Communities

Towns and communities in Bodenseekreis

The Bodenseekreis is home to many different towns and smaller communities. Each one has its own unique charm and history. Here are the main towns and a list of the other communities in the district:

Main Towns

These are the larger towns in the Bodenseekreis:

• Friedrichshafen
• Markdorf
• Meersburg
• Tettnang
• Überlingen

Other Communities

Besides the main towns, there are many smaller communities that make up the district:

• Bermatingen
• Daisendorf
• Deggenhausertal
• Eriskirch
• Frickingen
• Hagnau am Bodensee
• Heiligenberg
• Immenstaad am Bodensee
• Kressbronn am Bodensee
• Langenargen
• Meckenbeuren
• Neukirch
• Oberteuringen
• Owingen
• Salem
• Sipplingen
• Stetten
• Uhldingen-Mühlhofen

Administrative Groups

Some of these towns and communities work together in special administrative groups to manage local services. These groups help with things like schools, fire departments, and other public services. The main administrative groups are:

• Eriskirch-Kressbronn-Langenargen
• Friedrichshafen
• Markdorf
• Meersburg
• Salem
• Tettnang
• Überlingen