Lindau
Available inGermanEnglish
Lion, lighthouse and old town: the island town in Lake Constance.
I'm your guide, and I'll take you on a tour through the city. You will discover the Mangturm, the harbour entrance with its lion and lighthouse, the Old Town Hall, the Maximilianstraße, St Peter’s Church, the Thieves’ Tower, the old town lanes, the Haus zum Cavazzen, the minster and, to finish, the Gerberschanze by the lake.
A self-guided audio walk through Lindau: 13 stops in order plus 16 discovery points, with a picture, a story to listen to and navigation for every stop. Everything runs in WhatsApp, no app, in 2 languages.
- Stops
- 13 + 16
- Distance
- 3.6 km
- Duration
- approx. 2 hours
- Languages
- 2
How it works
- 1
Tap “Start in WhatsApp” or scan the QR code. WhatsApp opens with a prepared message, just send it.
- 2
Choose your language. You hear a free welcome and choose your pass: 1 day, 2 days or 1 week.
- 3
Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or card. Then the walk starts right in the chat: picture, story, navigation to the next stop.
- 4
Walk in order or explore freely with the map. Headphones recommended.
13 stops in order
Start: Mangturm – der alte Leuchtturm. 3.6 km, approx. 2 hours at a relaxed pace.
Stops in order Discovery points · Tap a point for picture and title.
1. Mangturm Old Lighthouse
📷 Taxiarchos228, FAL, Wikimedia Commons
2. Lion and Lighthouse
📷 A.Savin, FAL, Wikimedia Commons
3. Old Town Hall Frescoes
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
4. Maximilianstraße Arcades
📷 Molgreen, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
5. St Peter's & the Passion
📷 Photographed by User:Bullenwächter, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
6. Diebsturm and Zeughaus
📷 Michael Vogt, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
7. Pulverturm, West Tip
📷 böhringer friedrich, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
8. In der Grub Lanes
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
9. Haus zum Cavazzen
📷 Dguendel, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
10. Minster and St Stephan
📷 High Contrast, CC BY 3.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
11. Heidenmauer and Hospital
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
12. Theatre in the Friary
📷 Kulturamt Lindau (B), CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
13. Gerberschanze
📷 Molgreen, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
16 discovery points on the map
Beyond the walk: places with their own story, each with a picture and audio. The map shows what is closest to you.
Haus zum Sünfzen
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Hexenstein
📷 DKrieger, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Milchpilz
📷 Giacomo1970, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Spielbank Lindau
📷 Simon Legner (User:simon04), CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Aeschacher Bad
📷 Giacomo1970 at de.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Villa Toskana
📷 Leiblachtaler, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Rainhaus
📷 Berschneiderbodensee, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Krellsche Kapelle
📷 Dietrich Krieger, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Lindenhofpark
📷 Daderot, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Friedensräume
Degelstein Castle Ruin
📷 ANKAWÜ, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Hoyerbergschlössle
📷 Richard Mayer, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Villa Leuchtenberg
📷 Eduard Rüber, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
St Wolfgang's Chapel
📷 Asurnipal, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Reutiner Bucht
📷 ANKAWÜ, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Lola-Montez-Schlößle
📷 Mayer Richard, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Prices
- 1 day€6.99
- 2 days€9.99
- 1 week€14.99
Prices incl. VAT. Valid from activation. All stops, map and navigation included.
Questions
- When can I start?
- Any time, any day. The walk runs around the clock on your phone. All you need is WhatsApp and headphones.
- How much does the City Guide cost?
- A pass costs €6.99 for one day, €9.99 for two days or €14.99 for a week. The welcome and the overview are free.
- Where does the walk start?
- At the starting point Mangturm – der alte Leuchtturm. You can also join anywhere along the route: the map shows all stops and the one closest to you.
- Do I need an app?
- No. The whole walk runs inside WhatsApp: for each stop you receive a picture, the story as a voice message and a button for navigation.
- Can I switch the language?
- Yes, at any time. Simply write “Language” in the chat. Lindau is available in German, English.
Ready for Lindau?
Open WhatsApp, listen to the welcome for free and decide on the spot.
Start in WhatsApp →