Lindau (Bodensee) Trip Overview
The “the Bavarian Riviera” is definitely worth a visit to enjoy its Alpine views, lakefront cafes and its old town stranded on a small island. Lindau, on the eastern side of Lake Constance, is full of medieval and half-timbered buildings that bear witness to a turbulent history, unspoiled nature and relaxed, laid-back beach atmosphere.
See the Mangturm, one of the most famous still standing watchtowers of the old medieval fortification belt. Admire the entrance to the port, with its new Lighthouse and the sitting Lion, guarding the entrance.Listen to the fascinating story of the Thieves Tower. Discover the “Fools Fountain”, with its interesting figures, each wearing masks worn by Lindau’s guild of carnival fools. Admire the breathtaking murals of the beautiful gothic Old Town Hall. See the Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady and its white stucco, beautiful frescoes and Rococo carvings. Visit the jewel of Lake Constance, in a tour that allows you to discover all the main highlights.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Lindau (Bodensee), Germany
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lindau (Bodensee), Bayern, Germany
The “the Bavarian Riviera” is definitely worth a visit to enjoy its Alpine views, lakefront cafes and its old town stranded on a small island. Lindau, on the eastern side of Lake Constance, is full of medieval and half-timbered buildings that bear witness to a turbulent history, unspoiled nature and relaxed, laid-back beach atmosphere.
See the Mangturm, one of the most famous still standing watchtowers of the old medieval fortification belt. Admire the entrance to the port, with its new Lighthouse and the sitting Lion, guarding the entrance.Listen to the fascinating story of the Thieves Tower. Discover the “Fools Fountain”, with its interesting figures, each wearing masks worn by Lindau’s guild of carnival fools. Admire the breathtaking murals of the beautiful gothic Old Town Hall. See the Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady and its white stucco, beautiful frescoes and Rococo carvings. Visit the jewel of Lake Constance, in a tour that allows you to discover all the main highlights.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Lindau, Lindau, Swabia, Bavaria
You will see:
Mangturm Tower
Harbor
Lighthouse
Bavarian Lion
Maximilian Street
Thieves Tower
Fools Fountains
Old Town Hall
Museum “Haus zum Cavazzen”
Church of St. Stephan
Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady
You will learn about:
Origin of the town’s name
Its importance as trading center along the route between Swabia and Italy
Story of the Thieves Tower
Lindau’s Carnival
Emperor Maximilian I and his deliberation
The mural that started an erotic scandal
Duration: 2 hours
