Bodensee bei Lindau
- Area
- 536 km²
- Max. depth
- 251 m
- Altitude
- 395 m
- From Munich
- 2.3 hrs
Bodensee bei Lindau: a lake in Allgäu and Lake Constance at 395 m, covering 536 km² and up to 251 m deep. Bavaria’s short stretch of Lake Constance holds the island town of Lindau with its lion and lighthouse, with the Alps of Austria and Switzerland behind.
About Bodensee bei Lindau
Lake Constance covers 536 km² and reaches 251 m. Bavaria has only a small part of the shore. Lindau’s old town stands on an island, and a lighthouse and Bavarian lion guard the harbour entrance.
Can you swim here?
The Eichwald lido in Lindau and the lidos at Nonnenhorn and Wasserburg are the best spots. The water is pleasant in summer and lawns are large.
Which walks are there?
The Lake Constance cycle path follows the shore. On foot, try the promenade on Lindau Island and the path through orchards to Wasserburg.
How do you get there?
Lindau has two stations, Insel and Reutin. BSB boats link Lindau with Friedrichshafen, Bregenz and Switzerland.
Towns on the shore: Lindau, Nonnenhorn, Wasserburg. Travel time from Munich is a rough estimate by car or train. Area, depth and altitude from Wikipedia and Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Does Bavaria share Lake Constance?
Yes, around Lindau, Wasserburg and Nonnenhorn.
Is Lindau an island?
The old town stands on an island, linked by a causeway and bridge.
