Lindau, Germany

Lindau

An island town on Lake Constance with a lion statue guarding its harbour.

  • Apr–Oct
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Lindau

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk to the harbour entrance with its stone lion and lighthouse.
  2. AfternoonTake a boat on Lake Constance to Bregenz or Meersburg.
  3. EveningHave dinner on the harbour promenade as the sun sets over the Alps.

Day 2

Visit the flower island of Mainau, or ride the Pfänder cable car in Bregenz.

What to eat

Felchen, a white lake fish, and Allgäu cheese spätzle.

Local tips

Make the most of Lindau

Beat the crowds

Summer days are busy on the harbour front. Evenings are calm and lovely.

Best photo spot

The harbour entrance with the Bavarian lion and the lighthouse, with the Alps across the lake.

Getting there

Trains run to Lindau-Insel station right on the island.

Don't miss nearby

Bregenz in Austria and Mainau Island, both reachable by boat.

Good to know

Lake Constance boats link Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The old town hall has a painted facade.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Lindau

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Plan your visit

Getting to Lindau

Getting there

  • St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)11 km away
  • Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)65 km away
  • Lucerne115 km away
  • Innsbruck135 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeApr–Oct
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Lindau: good to know

Is Lindau worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and the coast. An island town on Lake Constance with a lion statue guarding its harbour.

How many days do you need in Lindau?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Lindau?

The best time to visit is Apr to Oct. Summer days are busy on the harbour front. Evenings are calm and lovely.

How do you get to Lindau?

The nearest airport is St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH), about 11 km away. Trains run to Lindau-Insel station right on the island.

What is there to see near Lindau?

Nearby hidden places include Neuschwanstein (Füssen) (80 km), Eibsee (99 km) and Rigi (105 km).

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