Lindau

 This town is located in the south of Germany, right on the border between Germany and Austria and right on the picturesque shores of Lake Constance (German: Bodensee). Pretty much anywhere you walk along the water, you can look out and see the Alps off in the distance—at least, you can if your eyes aren’t glued to the half-timbered houses and historical buildings of Lindau itself! Why go there? Lindau is a popular summertime resort, and with good reason! The lake stays pretty cool year-round, but that makes for a refreshing swim on those hot days. You’ll also have the chance to take boat trips on the lake, go hiking (I recommend heading to Bregenz and hiking up until you get a view of the lake), rent bikes, and otherwise participate in a plethora of outdoors activities. And oh yeah, did I mention that the town itself is incredibly beautiful? Your camera is going to be working overtime here for sure. Where to go: Lindau, Germany