Lindau

Aerial view of port Lindau at Lake Constance

The location is unique: an historic island with a distinctive charm surrounded by a crystal clear lake and a lush environment. And in the background, the snow-covered scenery rises upwards - Lindau offers a holiday atmosphere on the shores of Lake Constance.

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Lindau old town

Lindau old town is situated on an island in Lake Constance covering barely 70 hectares. With itsc enturies-old buildings, lively squares and picturesque alleyways, the Lake Constance atmosphere is almost palpable. The well-known harbour entrance with its Bavarian lion and white lighthouse is set against an impressive panorama looking over the Alps and Lake Constance. On the lakeside promenade which is the most attractive on Lake Constance, the numerous cafés are the ideal place to watch the maritime activity in the harbour.
 

Relaxing in Lindau

On the mainland, extensive lakeside areas and attractive parks steeped in history, such as the Lindenhofpark, offer even more space to relax, take a stroll and enjoy a picnic.
 

Culture in Lindau

Lindau has plenty to offer culture fans too: The City museum on the market place is housed in one of the most attractive baroque town houses, the Haus zum Cavazzen, and the high-quality varying art exhibitions are a pleasure to see. Lindau Theatre not only plays host to renowned troupes and ensembles but is also home to the unique Lindau puppet opera which has gained fame outside the region.
 

must-dos in Lindau

  • discover the island and its sights
  • climb the lighthouse and enjoy the view
  • wander through the Lindenhofpark
  • admire the dancing puppets of the Lindau puppet opera
  • stroll along the lakeside promenade

 

The right place at any time of year:

  • Spring tip: 
    discover the fruit blossom along the panorama cycling circuit
     
  • Summer tip:
    take a historical dip in the park lido, the art nouveau pool of the Hotel Bad Schachen
     
  • Autumn tip: 
    take a walk through the Lindenhofpark and listen to the rustling of the leaves
     
  • Winter tip:
    visit the Lindau harbour Christmas
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Experiences in Lindau

Neuer Leuchtturm Lindau

New Lindau Lighthouse

The New Lindau Lighthouse, consisting of 139 steps and five floors, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the border triangle and the island itself from its viewing platform at a height of 36 meters.

Campingspark Gitzenweiler Hof am Bodensee

Campingpark Gitzenweiler Hof

Between Allgäu and Lake Constance, in the heart of the 4-country region, your holiday home awaits. Gitzenweiler Hof offers a rich events and activities program, as well as different dining choices....

Cavazzen Museum Lindau

The Cavazzen in Lindau. Ride to Milan on the “Lindauer Boten” or travel through the centuries in ten minutes in a time machine – at the Cavazzen, anything is possible! That and much more!

MS München on Lake Constance

Passenger ships

A light breeze that strokes your face, rays of sunshine on the water and the scent of summer in the air: That is the Lake Constance Feeling. The best time on Lake Constance is spent on the water....

Events in Lindau

Top event
Lindauer Genussherbst | © © Landratsamt Lindau (Bodensee) | Foto: Frederick Sams

Autumn on Lake Constance

15. September until 03. November

When the scent of ripe apples and pumpkins fill the air around Lindau, the Lake Constance region is transformed into a land of plenty for three weeks. Lindau, Wasserburg, Nonnenhorn and Bodolz and...

Lindau Harbor Christmas  | © Frederick Sams

Lindau Harbor Christmas

27. November until 21. December

Visitors can look forward to over 90 lovingly decorated stalls. The supporting program with music and choirs creates an atmospheric Advent atmosphere, and for younger visitors there is a nostalgic...

Tours including Lindau

Minster St. Maria and Markus with herbs garden on the island of Reichenau at Lake Constance

Lake Constance - A gardener´s paradise

5 days

Island hopping on Lake Constance

6 days

Panoramic Tour around Lindau in Bavaria

3:00 h

Contact address

Lindau Tourismus und Kongress GmbH, Alfred-Nobel-Platz 1, 88131 Lindau, Germany