Lindau Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025

Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Lindau and surrounding areas

How we verify →
Christmas Markets (70 events) Christmas Shows (13 events) Other Christmas Activities (9 events)
Explore all categories ↓

This winter Lindau delivers the Christmas season around the harbor and Inselstadt with festive events, holiday activities and winter festivals on Lake Constance. Lindauer Hafenweihnacht, Lake Constance Advent Cruises and the Kressbronn Christmas Market offer illuminated promenades, seasonal shows and family-friendly activities near the lighthouse and Mangturm. Enjoy market stalls, warm drinks and scenic views as lights reflect on the water and create a magical coastal holiday atmosphere.

Find the best Lindau Christmas happenings this year!

Lindau Christmas Events

Start Here

Christmas Markets

70 events
Ravensburger Christkindlesmarkt • Nov 28 – Dec 23

Historic Christmas market with artisan crafts and local delicacies.

See all christmas markets →

Christmas Shows

13 events
Elmar Kretz Ravensburger Weihnachtscircus • Dec 13 – Jan 11, 2026

360-degree unobstructed view with a new tent construction

See all christmas shows →

Other Christmas Activities

9 events
Chlausritt in der Stadt St. Gallen • Nov 1 – Nov 2

Traditional Swiss winter procession

See all other christmas activities →

Editor's Picks (6)

  1. Sternenstadt St.Gallen (St.Gallen)
    Nearly 700 stars illuminating the historic old town
  2. Konstanz Christmas Market by the Lake (Konstanz)
    Festive market along Lake Constance with artisan crafts and regional food.
  3. Ravensburger Christkindlesmarkt (Ravensburg)
    Historic Christmas market with artisan crafts and local delicacies.
  4. Lindauer Hafenweihnacht
    Christmas market on Lake Constance with Alpine backdrop
  5. Christmas Garden Insel Mainau (Konstanz)
    Magical light installations on a botanical island
  6. Christmas Ship on Lake Constance (Bregenz)
    Christmas cruise connecting two countries and three markets.

This Week / Coming Up (6)

Bregenzer Weihnacht Sat, Nov 15
Kempten Christmas Market Wed, Nov 26
Lake Constance Advent Cruises Fri, Nov 28
Immenstädter Christkindlesmarkt Fri, Nov 28
Rudi Zapf, Sunny Howard & Friends: Schwung- und stimmungsvolle Weihnacht Fri, Nov 28
Bodensee-Weihnacht Friedrichshafen Fri, Nov 28

Christmas Lights Near Lindau

Additional holiday activities and unique Christmas experiences in Lindau.

Sternenstadt St.Gallen

Nearly 700 stars illuminating the historic old town

📍 St.Gallen • Nov 27

Christmas Garden Insel Mainau

Magical light installations on a botanical island

📍 Konstanz • Nov 18

Christmas Parties Near Lindau

Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Lindau.

New Year's Eve Celebration at Hotel Hirschen Horn

Multiple New Year's Eve dining experiences with live music

📍 Gaienhofen-Horn • Dec 31

New Year's Eve Events in Biberach an der Riss

Diverse New Year's Eve celebrations

📍 Biberach an der Riss • Dec 31

View Our Interactive Map for More Events Around Lindau

Discover thousands of christmas events across the country

View Full Map
Interactive map preview

Also Near Lindau

Bregenz

See all in Bregenz →

Dornbirn

See all in Dornbirn →

Wangen

See all in Wangen →

Friedrichshafen

See all in Friedrichshafen →

Ravensburg

See all in Ravensburg →

Sankt Gallen

See all in Sankt Gallen →

Lindau Christmas FAQ

When are the best times to visit?

Weekday evenings tend to be less crowded. Peak times are weekends in December, especially closer to Christmas.

Is parking available?

Most events offer on-site parking. Check individual event pages for specific parking information and fees.

Are venues accessible?

Most venues are accessible. Contact individual events for specific accessibility accommodations.