Lindau, a charming little town on the very southern Germany, in the Federal state of Bavaria, located on the shore Lake Constance at the foot of the Alps, one of the largest lakes in Europe.
Short story. In place of the city were ancient Roman settlements are located, but the name “Lindau” for the first time mentioned at the end of the 9th century AD. The city is located on intersection of trade routes and had excellent opportunities for development. For 1496-97, Maximillian I moved to the city Reichstag – the highest governmental body of the Holy Roman empire. During the Reformation at the beginning of the 16th century, Lindau became Protestant. Was briefly occupied by Swedish troops during Thirty Years War in 1646-47 years. At the beginning of the 19th century became the final point of the railway connecting it with By Augsburg. A little later, a new lighthouse was built – the southernmost lighthouse in germany. At the end of the Second World War was busy by french troops.
Major attractions. All the most interesting and beautiful places are concentrated in the old goroden island. If you come by car, then it will have leave in a large parking lot off the island, on which entry, if you not local, forbidden. From parking to the island with the old the city is led by a bridge from which scenic views of the Alps are opened. on the opposite shore of Lake Constance.
Alps view on Swiss shore of Lake Constance.
Crossing the bridge, you immediately find yourself in the pretty alleys of the old cities with old colorful houses, small shops and cafes.
Cozy streets old town.
Directly from the entrance to the old town overlooks the church of the holy Stefan In general, the whole center of Lindau is very small, and bypass it can be a few hours far and wide. Very nice looking small balconies-platforms on the roofs of houses, fenced fences. On them, the townspeople rest, sunbathe, drink coffee, spend their leisure time.
View of the bell tower the churches of saint stefan in the old town
After a while, wandering through the winding old streets, You can go to the embankment with numerous yachts and boats. From here you can go on a small cruise on the ship Lake Constance.
Yachts in the harbor Lindau
The landmark sights of Lindau can be called New lighthouse and lion figure restricting the entrance to the harbor.
View of the new lighthouse and lion sculpture
Lindau’s harbor at sunset is amazingly beautiful. The sun walks over the old town and paints the sky and houses in unmatched colors.
The buildings on the waterfront are a huge variety of cafes, coffee shops and restaurants for every taste and wallet. By the way if you arrived in Lindau not by car, but by train, after leaving it, you find yourself right here. The station did not hit the frame below, but it’s just to the left in a pair of houses.
Architectural harbor ensemble at sunset.
Towards the lake and the Alps in the evening too genuinely beautiful species. People relaxing on the beach, enjoying landscapes and clean air.
Cafe on the beach Lake Constance in Lindau 
Alps view
How to get there.
Lindau is located close to the airports in Memmingen, Munich, Friedrichshafen, from which the city can be reached by train or bus ride. You can get there by train from Munich and other cities. Germany, as well as Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. About the city passes the highway A96, which leads to Munich.
