Weekend in Lindau

I'm planning on going to Lindau this weekend, I've heard it's beautiful.

Does anyone have any suggestions or links of things to do in or around Lindau?

Thanks in advance!

Er...swim?

Drive around the lake- there's loads of nice places. Top of the mountain in Bregenz is nice too - also buy your petrol in Austria - lots cheaper. And, errr, that's it. There's a nice little town near Lindau, name escapes me, Wasserburg perhaps? Worth checking out too.

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I worked in Friendrichshafen before and there's loads to do including swimming of course. Didn't go to Lindau that much but remember lots of pituresque restaurants at the side of the lake there. There's always boat trips of course . ...

I know a guy who drives a boat/ferry on the Bodensee, I`ll tell him you`re coming. Just go to any ferry driver and say Hi it`s me I`m from America, you`ll have a jolly fine day out at no expense.

There are boats which go along from village to village along the lake (I remember then letting me take my bike on one which was handy).
Cycle round part of the Bodensee.
Go to Bregenz and look at the big stage in the lake.
Go to Bregenz and cycle across Austria at its narrowest point.
Hire a rowing boat.
If it´s raining the Zeppelinmuseum in Friedrichshafen is ok.
There´s a cable car up the Pfänder (behind Bregenz) and I think there is some wildlife park up there.

Don´t expect any nightlife. I lived in Friedrichshafen for a few years and the social highlight was a monthly "Achtzigerparty"...
Maybe Lindau is better.

Have fun,
Bron

Meersburg. Very beautiful and a priority.

Lindau is also very attractive. A suggested itinerary would be: A look around Lindau on the first morning, a cycle ride along the lake in the afternoon. You can get the train back once you've had enough. On the second day, visit Meersburg, perhaps detouring to Kloster Birnau on the way. Or take a ferry ride across to Konstanz and have a look-see around the town.

Any spare time can be spent eating ice cream etc; it's a nice area to unwind. Personally, I wouldn't bother about Bregenz.


Meersburg

If you like flowers, take a ferry over to Insel Mainau -- just gorgeous and considered one of the top tourist destinations am Bodensee. May be pretty crowded on a weekend though. You can definitely get a ferry over there from Meersburg, not sure if they run direct from Lindau itself. I agree that Meersburg is also worth a visit; there is a nice cafe inside the castle if the weather isn't too great. You can go there without paying the castle entrance fee.

Actually, you should definitely take a boat ride on the lake at some point -- info from the BSB.

If the weather is clear and you want a view over the lake, check out the Gehrenbergturm in Markdorf. Minutes from my in-laws and I think about the highest point on the German side of the lake.

I'm sure it's a bit late now, but I recommend biking around it. It's a beautiful trip.

...takes several days though.

Anyone know of a good, cheap and cheerful place to stay around here, that is family friendly?

I'm thinking of surprising my husband for his birthday.

Thanks in advance.

@mulah: I assume that your husband is not on TT, otherwise it wont be much of a surprise!

No, he's not (that I know of. . . ), but thanks for the thought.

I generally don't hold with all the "Teuro" stuff but after the Euro came in I noticed all the pensions in Lindau seemed to get a lot dearer.
But Bavaria's only international seaport is well worth a visit for a chill out weekend.

The town is nice for a wander and there's a couple of museums. But we mostly spent time eating ice cream and drinking cocktails on the terrace of the station cafe overlooking the harbour. Go for one "gut bürgerlich" meal, we liked the Goldener Lamm Hotel for that.

You really should go more towards the summer though, when the ferries are operating.
Have a ride for just a few Euros, get a beer from the bar and sit on the open deck watching the Alps and world go by.
One of my best experiences in Germany, EVER.