Lindau
Germany · BavariaDE
Place in Bavaria, Germany
Lindau is a major town and island on the eastern side of Lake Constance in Bavaria, Germany. It is the capital of the county (Landkreis) of Lindau, Bavaria and is near the borders of the Austrian state of Vorarlberg, and the Swiss cantons of St. Gallen and Thurgau. The coat of arms of Lindau town is a linden tree, referring to the supposed origin of the town's name. The historic town of Lindau is located on the 0.68-square-kilometre (0.26 sq mi) island of the same name, which is connected with the mainland by a road bridge and a railway causeway leading to Lindau station.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 26,155
- Coordinates
- 47.546, 9.684
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 401 m
Overview of Lindau
Set in Bavaria, Germany, Lindau is a low-key town. Records put its population near 26,155. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are water sports, nature and adventure. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Lindau
Water Sports in Lindau
(5)Looking for water sports? Lindau has Diving, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Surf and Swimming. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Lindau.
Nature in Lindau
(3)The nature shortlist for Lindau: Beaches, Islands and Lakes. Everything listed here comes from what Lindau is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Lindau
(1)Looking for adventure? Lindau has Adventure. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Lindau.
Nightlife in Lindau
(1)Nightlife in Lindau covers Casinos. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Lindau.
More to do in Lindau
(1)The other activities shortlist for Lindau: Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Lindau is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Lindau
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Getting there & around
Small places like Lindau are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Bavaria. Time zone: Europe/Berlin.
Similar destinations
Places near Lindau that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lindau known for?
- Lindau, in Bavaria, Germany, is best known for water sports, nature and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 26,155 residents.
- What can you do in Lindau?
- Recorded activities in Lindau include Diving, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Surf and Swimming. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Lindau?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
- Where is Lindau located?
- Lindau is located in Bavaria, Germany. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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