Holiday in Lindau

What makes Lindau special as a destination?

Lindau on Lake Constance is one of the most picturesque small towns in Germany: The historic old town is located on an island in the eastern Lake Constance, connected to the mainland by a railway bridge and a road bridge. Three countries meet here — Germany, Austria, and Switzerland are accessible by ship, bike, or train. The harbor entrance of Lindau is the most photographed motif on Lake Constance: The six-meter-high Bavarian Lion and the 33-meter-high New Lighthouse flank the entrance and create an unforgettable backdrop with the Alpine panorama in the background. From the lighthouse, you have the best 360-degree view over the lake and the mountains. The old town is a labyrinth of medieval alleys, half-timbered houses, and beautifully painted patrician houses. The Old Town Hall from 1436 with its elaborately painted facade shows scenes from the Reichstag of 1496, when Emperor Maximilian I held sessions here. The Mangturm, the former lighthouse from the 12th century, and St. Peter's Church with its frescoes by Hans Holbein the Younger are other highlights. Lindau is the starting point for Lake Constance shipping: Ferries and excursion boats connect the islands of Mainau and Reichenau, Constance, Bregenz, and Rorschach. The Lake Constance bike path (270 km around the lake) runs directly through Lindau. The Nobel Prize Laureate Meetings in Lindau have been held annually since 1951: Dozens of Nobel laureates meet here with young scientists — a unique format that has made Lindau internationally famous.