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1. Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei GmbH
Transportation Site (Airport, Bus, Ferry, Train)For an unforgettable experience, take a scenic zeppelin flight out of Friedrichshafen airport. The flying season runs from March to November...Read More
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2. Schloss Salem
Castle/Palace/ChateauThis huge castle in the tiny inland village of Salem, 10 km (6 miles) north of Überlingen, began its existence as a convent and large church...Read More
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3. Affenberg
Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugeOn the road between Überlingen and Salem, the Affenberg (Monkey Mountain) is a 50-plus-acre park that serves as home to more than 200 free-roaming...Read More
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4. Alemannenmuseum
Museum/GalleryIf you want to learn about early Germans—residents from the 6th, 7th, and 8th centuries whose graves are just outside town—visit the Alemannenmuseum...Read More
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5. Altes Rathaus
Government BuildingThis old town hall was built during the Renaissance and painted with vivid frescoes—swags of flowers and fruits, shields, and sturdy knights...Read More
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6. Altes Rathaus
Government BuildingThe Old Town Hall is the finest of Lindau's handsome historic buildings. It was constructed between 1422 and 1436 in the midst of a vineyard...Read More
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7. Altes Rathaus
Government BuildingInside the late-Gothic Altes Rathaus is a high point of Gothic decoration, the Rathaussaal, or council chamber, which is still in use today...Read More
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8. Altes Schloss
Castle/Palace/ChateauMajestically guarding the town is the Altes Schloss, the original Meersburg ("sea castle"). It's Germany's oldest inhabited castle, founded...Read More
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9. Barfüsserkirche—Stadttheatre Lindau and Lindauer Marionettenoper
Religious Building/Site/ShrineThis church, built from 1241 to 1270, is now Lindau's principal theater, and it also hosts the Lindauer Marionettenoper (Puppet Theater). Tickets...Read More
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10. Das Schmetterlinghaus
Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugeBeyond the flora, the island of Mainau's other colorful extravagance is Das Schmetterlinghaus, Germany's largest butterfly conservatory. On...Read More
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11. Defensive Towers
Building/Architectural SiteRavensburg is home to a remarkable collection of well-preserved medieval towers and city gates. Highlights include the Grüner Turm (Green...Read More
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12. Der Bayerische Löwe
Public Art (Mural/Sculpture/Statue)A proud symbol of Bavaria, the lion is Lindau's most striking landmark. Carved from Bavarian marble and standing 20 feet high, the lion stares...Read More
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13. Dornier Museum
Museum/GalleryExplore a century of pioneering aviation history. Alongside the main focuses on Claude Dornier and his company, restored classic Dornier aircraft...Read More
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14. Evangelische Stadtkirche
Religious Building/Site/ShrineThat ecclesiastical and commercial life were never entirely separate in medieval towns is evident in this church, once part of a 14th-century...Read More
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15. Fürstenhäusle
House/Mansion/VillaAn idyllic retreat almost hidden among the vineyards, the Fürstenhäusle was built in 1640 by a local vintner and later used as a holiday house...Read More
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16. Gärtnerturm
Information CenterAt the middle of the island, the Gärtnerturm (Gardener's Tower) contains an information center, a shop, and an exhibition space. Several films...Read More
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17. Haus zum Cavazzen
House/Mansion/VillaDating to 1729, this house belonged to a wealthy merchant and is now considered one of the most beautiful in the Bodensee region, owing to its...Read More
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18. Heilig Geist Spital
Hospital–SightTake a fascinating look into Meersburg's cultural—and vinicultural—history at this museum space housed in the city's historic hospital building...Read More
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19. Humpis-Quartier Museum
Historic District/SiteGlass walkways, stairways, and a central courtyard connect the well-preserved medieval residences at this museum, where visitors can take a...Read More
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20. Kirche St. Peter und Paul
Religious Building/Site/ShrineJust to the southwest of Ravensburg in the village of Weissenau stands this old church, which was part of a 12th-century Premonstratensian monastery...Read More
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