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Place in Bavaria, Germany
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Lindau is a city in southern Bavaria on the shore of Lake Constance or the Bodensee. It lies on the border of the Austrian federal-state of Vorarlberg with its capital city Bregenz which is about 10 km along the lake. The historic town is on an island and full of medieval and half-timbered buildings. One can also take boat tours leaving the small harbor and just sit and enjoy a Weißbier admiring the view of Austria and Switzerland and the Alps across the lake.
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Altes Rathaus
Construction started in 1422 and took about 14 years to complete. Make sure to also look at the south facade.
Climb the lighthouse (33 m). Views are great from that height.
A 20-m tower that was built in the 12th century as part of the town's defence wall. The interior is only accessible as part of a "fairy tale" event - for adults May-Sep every Friday at 19:00 and for children during the summer holidays (beginning of Aug- beginning of September) every Tuesday 10:30.
Constructed in 1380 as part of the city walls. It was also used as a prison, hence the name.
City Museum
Museum with collections about the history of the city. A collection of mechanical musical instruments can be seen on a guided tour. There are also changing art exhibitions. The building of the museum, called Cavazzen, is an impressive baroque building from 1729.
Enjoy fields of Dahlia. The surrounding area is nice for short walks with its many apple and pear trees. The small hill close-by (towards Streitelsfingen) offers great views over Lindau and Lake Constance.
Lindau was a de facto self-governing Reichsstadt within the old Holy Roman Empire until 1803 and this library is a remnant from those days with some priceless century old tomes.
Music event happening several times a year with live music throughout the island.
The only cinema on the island.
A managed area for swimming and sun bathing. Has swimming pool areas and access to the lake..
Eissportarena
Der fliegende Bauer
Small airport which offers sightseeing flights in small airplanes (one guest seat per plane).
Built in the 1950s.
Fidelis 1505
Great bakery which originated more than 500 years ago in Wangen im Allgäu.
Luxury hotel (5-star rating) opposite the train station and facing the harbour. Adjacent to this building is their second Hotel Reutemann/Seegarten (4-star rating).
Wochenmarkt
Get local products.
By plane
By boat
Lots of tourists come to Lindau from neighbouring harbour towns of Austria and Switzerland in the summer months for a short trip. BSB runs seasonal ferries between April and October.
By bus
There are city bus routes operating on the island and mainland (routes 1 and 2) and only on the mainland (routes 3 and 4).
By bicycle
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Friedrichshafen · International · FDH
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