Reutin is the location of Lindau’s long-distance railway station on the mainland. For planning your trip, this is a useful point of reference if rail connections are a factor in choosing where to stay. Regional and local trains also serve the island station at the harbor, near the historic Old Town. You can therefore consider the long-distance railway station in Reutin and the island station as separate reference points for your journey.

Getting here and finding your way

The connection that suits you depends first on which train you plan to take. Check the rail and local transport connections before you travel. If you’re looking for a hotel in Reutin, compare your preferred accommodation location with your specific route: the location of the long-distance railway station is a helpful reference, but it does not replace checking the connection you actually plan to use.

In the wider destination of Lindau (Lake Constance)

One historic landmark is St. Wolfgang’s Chapel, considered one of Lindau’s oldest churches. Parts of the building date back to the 9th century, while its main structure dates from the 13th century. The altarpiece from 1915 depicts Jesus preaching by the lake. The chapel is also used for concerts, baptisms, and weddings; dates for these events may vary. If you’re planning to visit in connection with an event or ceremony, check the relevant dates in advance.

The Haus zum Cavazzen is a Baroque town house in the heart of Lindau’s market square. The Cavazzen, a town house on Lindau Island, was built in 1729/30 by Swiss master builder Jakob Grubenmann. It has housed the Lindau City Museum since 1930. The museum also offers children insights into the region’s history. Here, the building’s architectural history meets a glimpse into the region’s past.

Another historic collection can be seen at the Library Museum in the Old Town Hall: the Former Imperial City Library of Lindau. Founded in 1538, it contains around 13,000 volumes from the early modern period. As a historic council and citizens’ library, it is the largest on the northern shore of Lake Constance. Together with the City Museum in the Cavazzen, it offers two different perspectives on Lindau’s history: a museum in a town house and a library on display in the Old Town Hall.

Tours and other activities in Lindau (Lake Constance)

The classic guided tour on the island takes in several well-known sights: the harbor entrance with the Bavarian Lion and the New Lighthouse, the Old Town Hall with its historic murals, Maximilianstraße with its magnificent houses, and the Diebsturm tower and St. Peter’s Church. St. Peter’s Church is over 1,000 years old and is one of the oldest churches on Lake Constance. If you’d rather explore Lindau by bike, there’s another option: the panoramic cycling tour is 26 kilometers long and takes you to six viewpoints on Lake Constance. The options therefore differ both in how you explore and in the route details provided.

Other interests are also represented in the wider destination. The “friedensräume” at Villa Lindenhof is an interactive forum inviting visitors to engage with themes of peace through sight, sound, and touch. At Gerberschanze on Lindau Island, there is a small pebble beach with steps leading down to the water. When planning your time in Lindau, you can choose from a range of interests: peace themes, a guided tour, a cycling tour, or access to the water.

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