Lindau and St. Gallen: A Tale of Two Cities in Two Countries

The lighthouse and the Bavarian Lion guard the entrance to Lindau harbour. On the right is the Mangturm, built in the 12th century and once part of the old city walls. Wibke Carter

Lindau

Lindau might not be well known to people living outside of Europe, but in Germany it is quite a tourist attraction and had been on my travel bucket list for years.

The exceptionally well-preserved medieval town is located on a small island on the northern edge of Lake Constance, Germany’s largest freshwater lake. Its century-old buildings, narrow cobble-stoned alleyways, and historical squares charm hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.