Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Lindau with our comprehensive event guide for the Christmas season. Whether you're a local or visitor, here you'll find all essential information for a atmospheric Advent season.
The historic marketplace on Lindau Island transforms into a traditional Christmas market, surrounded by medieval alleyways and the picturesque Lake Constance. Festively decorated stalls extend from Maximilianstrasse to the harbor, while the old town hall and Mang Tower provide a magnificent backdrop. The neighboring cities of Bregenz and Friedrichshafen, with their own Christmas markets, are just 20 minutes away.
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The only event that transforms the marketplace into a sea of lights.
The Markdorfer Weihnachtsmarkt der Lichter is a special event where the marketplace in Markdorf is transformed into a sea of lights. A church concert with emotional moments complements the event.
Where: Markdorf | More Info: Markdorf Christmas Market of Lights
Contemplative fairy tale forest directly at the harbor
The Lindauer Hafenweihnacht offers a romantic atmosphere directly on Lake Constance with lovingly decorated wooden stalls, Christmas music, and night watchman tours. A contemplative fairy tale forest and a hint of Christmas scent over the entire island complete the program.
Where: Lindau | More Info: Lindau Harbour Christmas
Historical horse carousel with hand-carved figures.
The Weihnachtsmarkt am See in Konstanz offers a particularly festive experience in unique atmosphere. Individually designed huts, loving decorations, and thousands of lights create a charming ambiance. Many vendors, craftsmen, and restaurateurs attract visitors with a wide variety of high-quality goods and culinary delights that emphasize quality, regionality, and sustainability.
Where: Constance | More Info: Constance Christmas Market
Artisans and vendors from the Bodensee region display their beautifully crafted goods and delicacies.
The Überlinger Weihnachtsmarkt on the Hofstatt features a serene pre-Christmas atmosphere. Artisans and vendors from the Bodensee region display their beautifully crafted goods and delicacies daily from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM in festively decorated huts. The air is filled with the scents of mulled wine and punch, cinnamon, almonds, and fresh fir. A small, delightful program for young and old completes the market visit. The Christmas post office is also available.
Where: Überlingen | More Info: Überlingen Christmas Market
Natural decorations and regional specialties.
The Singen Christmas Market features a cozy and pre-Christmas mulled wine garden in the newly designed catering area at the center of Rathausplatz. It includes performances by clubs, school classes, and social organizations to emphasize the pre-Christmas character of the event. The children's area with a historical horse carousel and a beautifully decorated tree at the entrance complements the wooden hut ensemble. Regional partners offer pre-Christmas specialties like raclette, flammkuchen, and crêpes, along with mulled wine, fire-zangbowle, and hot fruit punch.
Where: Singen | More Info: Singen Christmas Garden
Nativity scene exhibition, model train, and winter forest on board
The Christmas Ship on Lake Constance offers a wonderful boat ride where you can experience the Christmas magic on board the MS Austria. There is a nativity scene exhibition, a model train, and a fairy-tale winter forest to discover, as well as a cozy bar on the panoramic deck. The PIER69-On Board restaurant treats you to delicious Christmas treats. The ship takes you to the lovingly decorated Christmas markets "Bregenzer Weihnacht" and "Lindauer Hafenweihnacht".
Where: Lindau/Bregenz | More Info: Vorarlberg Lines Christmas Ship
Various organ and choir projects.
The new year's program for the church music of the two churches on the Lindauer Island offers a variety of organ and choir projects. Highlights include the performances on Good Friday and further concerts by the Lindauer Kantorei.
Where: Lindau | More Info: Lindau Church Music
Special festive season atmosphere
The Winterly Cruise on Lake Constance offers a relaxing journey through the white winter landscape. Enjoy the peace and beauty of the surrounding landscape while you relax on board our cozy round trips. This trip is suitable not only for romantic hours for two, but also for a relaxing family outing or an unforgettable experience with friends.
Where: Lindau | More Info: Lake Constance Advent Tour