This relaxed six-day plan gives Lindau’s island sights plenty of time, then adds easy trips around Lake Constance. Each day keeps stops close together where possible; travel times are approximate and may vary with ferry and train schedules.
Budget
Around €450–€750 per person for six days, excluding accommodation; costs depend on transport, meals, attraction tickets and seasonal boat schedules.
Best time to visit
May to September for warm weather, lake boats and gardens; April and October can be quieter, with some seasonal services reduced.
Lindau Island’s harbour and old town
Get your bearings around the harbour, then wander the compact historic centre on foot.
Morning
See
Start at the harbour entrance for views of the lake, the Bavarian Lion and the lighthouse. From station, it is about a 3-minute walk.
FreeMorning
Climb the
This historic harbour tower offers a closer look at the waterfront; it is about a 2-minute walk from . Tower access is seasonal, so check opening times.
About €3Afternoon
Visit
Explore local art and island history in the former town hall, about a 7-minute walk from the harbour. Allow extra time for a relaxed stroll through the old-town lanes.
About €8Afternoon
See the Old Town Hall
Admire the painted façade and historic building, around a 3-minute walk from .
FreeEvening
Walk along Maximilianstraße
Enjoy the island’s main pedestrian street and choose a nearby restaurant for dinner; it is about a 2-minute walk from the Old Town Hall.
About €20–€40
Island lanes, churches and lakeside gardens
Stay on Lindau Island for a gentle day of landmark visits and leafy lakeside paths.
Morning
Visit St. Peter’s Church
See one of Lindau’s oldest churches and its notable interior; it is about a 5-minute walk from Maximilianstraße.
FreeMorning
Explore Lindau Minster
Step inside the island’s principal Catholic church, about a 6-minute walk from St. Peter’s Church.
FreeAfternoon
Relax in
Take a slow walk among the gardens and lakeside views, around a 6-minute walk from the minster.
FreeAfternoon
Follow the island promenade
Continue along the shore for open lake views and benches; the nearest promenade path is about a 3-minute walk from Stadtgarten.
FreeEvening
Watch the sunset at the harbour
Return to the water for evening light over the lake, about a 10-minute walk along the island streets from the promenade.
Free
Bregenz by lake and mountain
Take a short boat or train ride to Bregenz for its lakeside culture and panoramic views.
Morning
Travel to Bregenz
Take a direct train from to Bregenz, typically about 10–15 minutes, or use a scheduled lake boat when services suit.
About €5–€15Morning
Ride the
Head to the valley station, about a 10-minute walk from , and ride up for broad views over Lake Constance and the Alps.
About €18–€25Afternoon
Explore the summit
Enjoy the summit paths and viewpoints near the cable-car station; allow about 5 minutes to reach the main lookout from the top station.
FreeAfternoon
Visit
Return by cable car and walk about 15 minutes downhill to this contemporary art museum, or take a short local bus ride.
About €12–€16Evening
Stroll the lakefront
Walk about 7 minutes from to the promenade for an easy lakeside finish before returning to Lindau by train.
Free
Meersburg’s castle and old town
Spend a day across the lake among medieval lanes, castle rooms and vineyard-facing views.
Morning
Ferry to
Travel from Lindau to by lake boat when a suitable service is running; routes and journey times vary by season. Check the timetable before setting out.
About €15–€30Morning
Tour Castle
Explore the historic rooms and towers, about a 5-minute uphill walk from the landing area.
About €12–€15Afternoon
Wander Old Town
Follow the narrow lanes and viewpoints just outside the castle, around a 3-minute walk from its entrance.
FreeAfternoon
Visit
See the baroque palace and its lake-facing terrace, about a 5-minute walk through the old town from .
About €6–€10Evening
Enjoy the harbour at golden hour
Walk about 8 minutes downhill from the palace to the landing area and waterfront before taking a scheduled boat or onward public transport.
Free
Mainau Island’s gardens
Make a full-day outing to the flower-filled island, keeping the day focused on its gardens and lakeside paths.
Morning
Travel to Mainau Island
Use public transport toward Konstanz and continue to the Mainau entrance; from Lindau this usually takes around 1.5–2 hours, depending on connections.
About €20–€40Morning
Walk the gardens
Explore the seasonal flower displays and arboretum from the island entrance; the main garden routes begin within a few minutes’ walk.
About Included with island admissionAfternoon
Visit the Palace and Palm House
Continue through the island grounds to the palace and nearby Palm House, about a 10-minute walk from the central garden paths.
About Included with island admissionAfternoon
See the Mainau Butterfly House
Walk around 5 minutes from the palace area to the Butterfly House; entry may be included or separately ticketed depending on current admission rules.
About Included or small supplementEvening
Return to Lindau
Retrace your public-transport route to Lindau, allowing roughly 1.5–2 hours for the journey and connections.
About €15–€30
Lindau mainland and lakeside nature
Finish with a quieter look at Lindau’s mainland side, from the lighthouse to a peaceful nature reserve.
Morning
Visit the Lighthouse and harbour
Take in the harbour views and, if open, climb the lighthouse; it is about a 3-minute walk from station.
About €2.60Afternoon
Walk to
Travel from the island to by local bus or a lakeside walk; allow about 15–25 minutes by bus, depending on the stop and service.
About €3–€6Afternoon
Explore
Enjoy the lakeside paths and mature trees, around a 10-minute walk from ’s lakeside area.
FreeEvening
Dinner on Lindau Island
Return to the island by bus or train in about 10–20 minutes, then choose a table near the old town for a final relaxed meal.
About €20–€40
Good to know
Transport
Check boat timetables and regional train connections before planning day trips, especially for and Mainau. Services vary by season.
Getting around
Lindau Island is compact and best explored on foot. Comfortable shoes help on the old-town cobbles and the uphill walk in .
Tickets
Admission prices and opening days can change; confirm current details for the , museums, and Mainau before you go.
Currency
Lindau is in Germany, so the local currency is the euro (€).