The mild climate of Lake Constance makes it one of Germanys most important fruit-growing regions, especially for apples, and family orchards around the lake produce juice, cider, preserves and fresh fruit. Buying directly from these producers and farm shops supports sustainable local agriculture and the areas orchards. Choosing local fruit and produce sustains the traditional farming of the lakeside region and offers visitors a fresh, authentic taste of the bounty of the Bodensee.