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Gerberschanze Viewpoint

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Gerberschanze Viewpoint

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    Location: Swabia, Bavaria, Germany

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    May 18, 2020

    Great little streets with historic buildings.

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      July 12, 2023

      In summer, the Gerberschanze viewpoint is a lovely destination for family outings, hikes or picnics and attracts many visitors from the region on warm and sunny days.
      The Gerberschanze viewpoint is also perfect for a little photo session. Whether you are a hobby photographer, a nature enthusiast or just looking for a new photo for your Instagram account, you are sure to find the right motif at the Gerberschanze viewpoint.

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        May 18, 2020

        Lindau is a beautiful city

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          May 17, 2020

          Very nice alley through a back yard to the lake

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            December 17, 2020

            Nice little narrow streets

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              August 26, 2022

              Romantic corner on an old bastion.

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                July 18, 2024

                Calling the Gerberschanze an insider tip is not quite accurate. This part of Lindau is simply too well known for that. The view over the lake to the Rhine Valley is probably not much more beautiful than from here. But you have to know all about the charm of the place to be able to appreciate it properly.

                The ski jump itself is, as the name also suggests, of course a relic from clearly warlike times. In the past, the people of Lindau saw more than enough reason to arm themselves against attacks from the lake side with defensive structures and wall fortifications. It is a fortunate historical development that these ski jumps are no longer used for defense after many hundreds of years.
                Source: lindau.de/addresses/gerberschanze

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                  July 19, 2024

                  On hot days, the majestic linden tree, the city's coat of arms, provides cool shade, whether for our guests on a tour of the island or for the locals on a shopping spree. Particularly tempting for children - and not only them: the small pebble beach is a great way to access the water if you want to splash around in the lake a bit - or at least throw a few pebbles into the water.

                  The linden tree not only provides shade, but is also a good idea during short rain showers if you don't want to get wet. The Gerberschanze had practical uses even at the time it was given its name: the guild of tanners sought proximity to water because they needed a lot of it for their work. So they settled here on the shore and laid out their skins to dry along the lake.
                  lindau.de/addresses/gerberschanze

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                    July 23, 2024

                    The Gerberschanze, accessible through a low passage in Firschergasse under houses no. 19 and 21, is one of the most beautiful corners of the island town. It was built in connection with the expansion of the fortifications in the early 17th century. The rampart (with a wonderful view of the lake) and the associated alleyway got their name from the tanners' guild that worked here and laid out their hides to dry along the lake.

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                      June 13, 2023

                      The Gerberschanze is part of the city's former defensive structures against attacks from the sea. Built in the early 17th century. Slightly elevated and protruding from the row of houses, it still offers beautiful views (bench) and even a small piece of pebble beach where you can swim. If you drive to Lindau from the lake, you have to keep right at the harbor, past the sailing harbor. Then masonry as high as a house rises into the lake.

                      A young tree dominates:
                      It can be reached from the city through a low passage in Fischergasse between houses no. 19 and 21. And from the sailing harbor via a narrow path along the shore.

                      The name historically refers to the tanners' guild (leather production) that worked here.

                      Source: lindau.fandom.com/de/wiki/Gerberschanze

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                        July 25, 2024

                        The Gerberschanze is part of the city's former defensive structures against attacks from the sea. Built in the early 17th century. Slightly elevated and protruding from the row of houses, it still offers beautiful views (bench) and even a small stretch of pebble beach where you can swim.

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                          August 7, 2024

                          Viewpoint under a majestic linden tree with a view over Lake Constance 👍

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                            June 28, 2022

                            Part of the historic old town of Lindau Island with winding, picturesque streets and an underpass.

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                              October 12, 2022

                              Here's something else from the internet:
                              lindau.de/addresses/gerberschanze-2

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                                June 13, 2023

                                Calling the Gerberschanze an insider tip is not quite accurate. This part of Lindau is simply too well known for that. The view over the lake to the Rhine Valley is probably not much more beautiful than from here. But you have to know all about the charm of the place to be able to appreciate it properly.

                                Cooling off on hot days

                                On hot days, the majestic linden tree, the city's coat of arms, provides cool shade, whether for our guests on a tour of the island or for the locals on a shopping spree. Particularly tempting for children - and not only them: the small pebble beach is a great way to get to the water if you want to splash around in the lake a bit - or at least throw a few pebbles into the water.

                                The linden tree not only provides shade, but is also a good idea during short rain showers if you don't want to get wet. The tanners' rampart had practical uses even at the time it was given its name: the tanners' guild sought proximity to water because they needed a lot of it for their work. So they settled here on the shore and laid out their skins to dry along the lake.

                                In the past, attacks threatened, today guests come

                                The rampart itself is, as the name also suggests, of course a relic from clearly warlike times. In the past, the people of Lindau saw more than enough reason to arm themselves against attacks from the lake side with defensive structures and wall fortifications. It is a fortunate historical development that after many hundreds of years these ramparts no longer serve as a defense. Where enemies were once to be repelled, guests now come - and are very welcome!

                                Source: lindau.de/addresses/gerberschanze-2

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                                  August 20, 2023

                                  At the Geberschanze you have good access to the lake and can cool down on hot days.

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                                    February 22, 2024

                                    The tanners' guild used to be based here!

                                    The Schanze (fortification) was built in the 17th century

                                    Pfeiffergässele
                                    In der Grub
                                    Zitronengässele
                                    Schneeberggasse
                                    Salz- or Krummgasse

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                                      August 18, 2024

                                      The tanners' guild sought proximity to water because they needed a lot of it for their work. So they settled here on the shore and laid out their skins to dry along the lake.

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                                        October 4, 2024

                                        Former fortification to ward off attacks from the sea

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                                          September 29, 2021

                                          Nice places on the island

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                                            December 8, 2021

                                            Little sweet way to the ski jump

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                                              August 29, 2022

                                              Nice area on the island. It's better to duck your head in the underpass.

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                                                June 11, 2024

                                                Nice city stroll for the alley

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                                                  March 9, 2024

                                                  Great view of the mountains

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