General impressions…

• Lindau is an island city. While there is modern development on the mainland, the island looks much like it did in pictures from the 1500s.
• Lindau is known as a tourist destination – but mostly for German-speaking tourists. We heard very little English spoken.
• The Christmas market is very small – no more than 20 stalls. I think it was the first market we visited and it’s still one of our favorites.

Don’t miss…

• Lindau harbor with its lighthouse and lion statue
• Views of the Alps across the Bodensee (Lake Constance)
• The Christmas market (check dates in advance – they are limited)
• The castle area (see link below; about 1.5 hours from Lindau)

Next time…

• Explore the Bodensee northwest of Lindau
• Check on Bodensee cruises
• Stay at the Hotel Stift (our first hotel in Lindau, located on the town square; unfortunately, it’s closed during the time of the Christmas market)

If you drive…

• Surprisingly easy to drive into the old town
• Public parking at the train station

Beaten path index (See the key here)

• Cameras: 5
• Language: 5
• Path: 2
• Tourists: 5

Bottom line…
We have been to Lindau 3 times and definitely want to go back

Links
Neuschwanstein castle information
Lindau Tourism (German only; use Google translate)
Bodensee webcams