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Street · Lindau, Baviera
Maximilianstraße
The island’s main street, for pedestrians only, with merchant and artisan houses from the 16th and 17th centuries, arcades, bay windows and old hoists on the roofs.
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About Maximilianstraße
Maximilianstraße runs through the old town from east to west and is the island’s busiest street. It is closed to traffic and houses shops, cafés and bakeries in merchant and artisan buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries.
Look for the details: arcades at ground level, bay windows (Erker), carved wooden columns around windows and small dormer openings with hoists used to lift goods to the attics. Many timber‑framed façades were later covered with plaster as fire protection.
The street is not straight: it curves around the former monastery area, around today’s market square, giving it a sinuous layout with many hidden corners. In the middle stands the Altes Rathaus, with its painted façade facing the harbour.
Narrow side streets branch off to the harbour, to the Peterskirche and to the old fishermen’s quarter to the west.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half an hour to an hour strolling at a relaxed pace.
Best time
In the mornings on weekdays the street is quieter. On Sundays most shops are closed, but the walk is still pleasant.
How to get there
It is about 200 metres from Lindau-Insel station, up from the harbour via any small lane.
Tip
Look up: the hoists on the roofs and the bay windows go unnoticed by those who only look at the shopfronts.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Maximilianstraße
Is Maximilianstraße pedestrian-only?
Yes, it is part of the pedestrian zone of the island's old town.
Do shops open on Sundays?
Most shops are closed on Sundays. Cafés and restaurants usually open. Check before you go.
What to look for on the houses?
The arcades, bay windows, carved wooden columns and the small hoists on the roofs, formerly used to lift goods.