Bavarian Lion Lindau, Sculpture in Lindau, Germany
The Lion Bavarois Lindau is a sandstone sculpture standing at the entrance of Lindau's harbor on Lake Constance, in Germany. The seated figure sits on a stepped plinth decorated with the Bavarian coat of arms and the year 1856.
Lindau was a free imperial city for centuries before it became part of the Kingdom of Bavaria in 1806. The sculptor Johann von Halbig, who worked in Munich, created the figure in 1856 to mark that political shift.
The lion faces toward Austria, reflecting the sense of connection between the countries that share Lake Constance. Many visitors stop here to look at the carved mane and paws up close before taking photos with the lake behind them.
The sculpture stands directly on the harbor pier and is easy to reach on foot from the town center. Early morning or late afternoon are good times to visit, as the area tends to be less crowded then.
The sculpture was assembled from six separate blocks of stone, and if you look closely you can spot the joints between them along the forelegs and back. In 2022, it was temporarily transformed into an art installation for an exhibition called "Paradise" before returning to its original form.
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