Lindau

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Baden-Wuerttemberg showing a marina, a bay or harbor and a lighthouse
Lindau featuring rocky coastline as well as a small group of people
Lindau showing street scenes, signage and a small town or village
Lindau showing rocky coastline as well as a large group of people
Lindau featuring art and a small town or village

Find an old town contained on a scenic island and escapes into nature just moments away at this city on Lake Constance.

Arrive in Lindau by boat and you will be greeted by a mighty lighthouse and the statue of a proud lion, both symbols of the town’s rich history. The spectacular setting between mountains and a lake will draw you in while the delightful, laid-back atmosphere of its island-bound old town will keep you here.

Lindau’s enviable and desirable location next to the border of Austria has seen it much contested throughout the centuries. Once a free imperial city as part of the Holy Roman Empire and then a trading port in the 18th and 19th centuries, Lindau has played a crucial role in the changing fortunes of central Europe. Explore the city’s churches, halls and museums today to learn about this colorful history.

Hit the streets of Lindau Island on foot to experience the historical atmosphere of the old town. Walk down the picturesque Maximilianstrasse to see the multicolored façades of its townhouses and shops. Step inside one of the oldest churches on the shores of Lake Constance at Peterskirche. Admire the Lindauer Passion, a series of frescoes that decorate the interior.

Also on the island is the Altes Rathaus, the old town hall of the historic center. Get out your camera to take photographs of the distinctive gable, which is decorated with gilded paintings and classical details.

Learn about all of these sights in the Stadtmuseum. The impressive Baroque building not only displays artifacts from the town’s history but also shows artwork by European masters such as Picasso, Miró and Chagall.

After touring all the cultural sights of Lindau, rest on the shores of Lake Constance. Sip coffee on the harbor promenade or rent one of the boats to take a floating tour of the area.

Catch a train or a bus from nearby cities in Germany to reach Lindau. Services run from Bodensee-Airport Friedrichshafen, which is about 15 miles (25 kilometers) away. Visit in the peak months of July and August to see Lake Constance glistening beneath the hot summer sun.

Das Ludwig

Das Ludwig

Ludwigstraße 36/38, Lindau, BY
The price is RM909 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
RM909
RM1,005 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Lindau. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Mangturm and Maximilianstraße are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Amazing hotel in the heart of Lindau island.
"We stayed here for just one lovely night. The hotel had opened only 2 weeks prior and it was perfect. Very spacious room, well designed, very comfortable and great service. I hope we get to come back on another trip."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Das Ludwig
Hotel Walhalla

Hotel Walhalla

4 out of 5
Poststrasse 27, St. Gallen, SG
The price is RM478 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM478
RM538 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in St. Gallen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (865 reviews)
My stay
"Very impressed with how clean and helpful the staff were at the hotel is. Only slight downside pillows were too soft and felt non existent, ended up sleeping on all pillows to try and sleep"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Hotel Walhalla
PLAZA Hotel Buchhorner Hof

PLAZA Hotel Buchhorner Hof

Friedrichstraße, 33, Friedrichshafen
The price is RM660 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
RM660
RM734 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Friedrichshafen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (346 reviews)
"Comfortable lodging in a historic building in an excellent location steps from the train station and across the street from Lake Constance. Excellent service. Outstanding breakfast in a beautiful setting."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

PLAZA Hotel Buchhorner Hof
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Bodenseezeit Apartmenthotel garni

Bodenseezeit Apartmenthotel garni

Bregenzer Strasse 152, Lindau, BY
Stay at this aparthotel in Lindau. Enjoy free WiFi, an attached winery, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Peterskirche and Kleiner Strand are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
Great place in Lindau with good location!
"Really great service! People at the desk were very nice, accommodating and helpful. They gave us recommendations for restaurants as well as sights within walking distance. Helped us out with some sundries as well. Recently remodeled, quiet and modern with a fun little shop and good security measures ..."

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2024

Bodenseezeit Apartmenthotel garni
Village by Maier - kontaktloser Check-in

Village by Maier - kontaktloser Check-in

3.5 out of 5
Maderspergerstraße 9, Hohenems, Vorarlberg
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Hohenems. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Jewish Museum and Schubertiade are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (188 reviews)
"Need to improve the cleaning of the kitchen"

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2024

Village by Maier - kontaktloser Check-in
Business Hotel Maier

Business Hotel Maier

3.5 out of 5
Montfortstraße 6, Goetzis, Vorarlberg
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Goetzis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Alamannen Museumsdorf and Stoffels Saw-mill ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (104 reviews)
"Brand new place with great amenities"

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2025

Business Hotel Maier
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Lindau

3.8
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2/5 - Disappointing

WorldTraveller

I would recommend to stay in Linau where there is choice of cafes restaurants places to go and transport

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Would not have the evening meal again as we thought the Choice was poor and when served it was cold and inedible