Galgeninsel, Peninsula and memorial site in Lindau, Germany.
Galgeninsel is a peninsula in Lindau that juts out into the Reutin Bay on Lake Constance. The area lies close to the Lindau freight yard and is now designated as a protected natural space.
During the medieval period, this spot served as an execution ground under the authority of the Free Imperial City of Lindau. A stone block with a hole, used to anchor the gallows post, can still be found on the site.
The name Galgeninsel translates directly as "gallows island," and locals still use it today as a casual reference to this corner of the lake. The contrast between the open water views and the grim history of the site is something many visitors notice when they arrive.
Access to the peninsula may be restricted during the bird nesting season, so it is worth checking local conditions before visiting. When access is open, staying on marked paths and keeping a respectful distance from the water's edge is advisable.
Reports of prehistoric settlement remains near the site surfaced in the 1800s, but more recent scientific investigations could not confirm these earlier claims. The area therefore remains an open question from an archaeological point of view.
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