Hoy

Hoy is a small islet in Lake Constance near Lindau with a flat landscape and gentle shores. The landform is surrounded by reeds and water plants that merge into the lake, creating a natural habitat for local bird and fish species.

The islet formed thousands of years ago through glacial movements during the ice age that shaped the Lake Constance basin. Over the centuries it became a known reference point for ships and fishermen in the region navigating the lake.

The name Hoy derives from old local language referring to the flat, elevated character of the landform. Visitors can observe today how fishermen and boat operators use the waters around the islet as part of their daily life on the lake.

The best time to visit is from May to September when regular boat tours depart from Lindau. Wear comfortable shoes as the shores may vary in accessibility depending on water level changes throughout the day.

Hoy hosts a special species of crow that lives primarily in this part of Lake Constance and is rarely found at other shoreline locations. This bird species has adapted to the flat island landscape and uses it as a preferred nesting site.