Formerly being an imperial free city of the Roman Empire, Lindau at Lake Constance has around 24,500 inhabitants. It is the capital of the Bavarian governmental district of Swabia and situated near the meeting point of the Austrian, German and Swiss borders. 

This historical city with its approximately 3,000 inhabitants is located on an island on the eastern side of Lake Constance and connected with the mainland by a road bridge and the causeway of the railway to Lindau station. Another island is Hoy, an in the 1920’s artificially built small island for swimming.

The historic city centre of Lindau is popular for its medieval character.

With many winding small alleys and well-preserved old civil and craft houses it offers a great variety of historical attractions and picturesque architecture. Typical are the carved window pillars and oriels. Best examples are the Old City Hall, built in the 15th century, and the „Haus zum Cavazzen“ which is known as the most beautiful town house and today accommodating the city museum. Furthermore, worthwhile visiting is the „Barfüßer“ church, which today is used as the city theatre. World-wide known is the characteristic landmark of Lindau’s harbour, the lion sculpture together with Bavaria’s only lighthouse.

Since 1951, the Nobel Laureate Meetings at Lindau attract the world-best scientists and Nobel Prize winners to present to and interact with young researchers from all over the world. Most popular for water sports, Lindau has also a par-3 golf course, which counts as the nicest golf course in Europe.   

For further information: http://www.lindau2.de/

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