Lindau
Lindau (Bodensee)47°33′ N 9°41′ ETownPop. 25,702Bavaria
Lindau suits travellers who want a small island old town with a market on the harbour of Lake Constance, Thursday to Sunday from 26 November to 20 December 2026; midweek the stalls are closed.
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Who should base here
Lindau suits a couple who want one lakeside night on Lake Constance between Bavaria, Austria and Switzerland. Its harbour market opens only Thursday to Sunday, so arrive for a long weekend.
Lindau's old town sits on an island in Lake Constance. The Hafenweihnacht runs along the harbour promenade from 26 November to 20 December 2026, Thursday to Sunday, 11:00 to 21:00. The organizer also lists a Christmas tree at the town hall and boat trips on the lake.
Quick answers about Lindau
Is the Lindau Christmas market open every day?
No. The Lindau Harbour Christmas Market opens Thursday to Sunday only, from 26 November to 20 December 2026.
Is Lindau a good place to stay?
Lindau suits a couple who want one lakeside night on Lake Constance between Bavaria, Austria and Switzerland. Its harbour market opens only Thursday to Sunday, so arrive for a long weekend.
