Reutin: Long-Distance Train Station and Culture in the Lindau (Lake Constance) Destination

Reutin is the location of Lindau (Lake Constance)’s long-distance train station on the mainland. Long-distance services have operated there since 2021. Regional and local trains also serve the island station at the harbor and historic old town. These different station locations are a practical point of reference when planning your trip. Check rail and local transport connections before you travel. If you are looking for a hotel in Reutin, you can take the area’s rail connections into account when choosing your destination.

Culture and experiences in the wider Lindau (Lake Constance) destination

In the wider Lindau (Lake Constance) destination, churches, historic houses, and collections offer different insights into the past. St. Wolfgang’s Chapel is one of Lindau’s oldest churches: parts date from the 9th century, while its main form dates from the 13th century. The 1915 altarpiece depicts Jesus preaching by the lake. The chapel is also used for concerts, baptisms, and weddings; specific dates may vary. If you are planning a particular occasion, check the relevant dates in advance.

Houses and collections

On Lindau Island stands the Cavazzen, a townhouse built in 1729/30 by Swiss master builder Jakob Grubenmann. The Haus zum Cavazzen is a Baroque town palace in the middle of Lindau’s market square. The Cavazzen has housed the Lindau City Museum since 1930. The Cavazzen Museum also offers children insights into the region’s history. Architecture, local history, and the region’s past come together here as a cultural focal point.

The Former Imperial City Library of Lindau was founded in 1538 and contains around 13,000 volumes from the early modern period. It is the largest historic council and citizens’ library on the northern shore of Lake Constance. The Lindau Library Museum is located in the Old Town Hall and displays the library. For visitors interested in historic collections, its holdings complement the impressions offered by the buildings with a look at books and their history.

Walking tour, bike tour, and other destinations

The classic guided walking tour of the island takes in several historic sites: the harbor entrance with the Bavarian Lion and the New Lighthouse, the Old Town Hall with its historic murals, Maximilianstraße with its magnificent houses, as well as the Thieves’ Tower and St. Peter’s Church. St. Peter’s Church is more than 1,000 years old and one of the oldest churches on Lake Constance.

The panoramic bike tour offers another way to experience Lindau. It is 26 kilometers long and leads to six viewpoints on Lake Constance. The guided walking tour and the bike tour therefore clearly differ in format; the bike tour also has a stated length. This lets you compare the described activities based on their respective formats.

At Villa Lindenhof, the interactive “friedensräume” forum invites visitors to explore themes of peace through sight, sound, and touch. At Gerberschanze on Lindau Island, a small pebble beach with steps leading into the water provides swimming access. The two places appeal to different interests: one offers an exploration of peace themes, the other access to the water.

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