Where the Nobel Meet

Lindau Germany is like a little oasis among the big oasis. It sits out in Lake Constance with only a bridge or train to connect it to the near by land. It has become quite the nice little spot to visit. There are a few things to do while visiting the island for the day. From the shore of the island you can see the glorious views of the Swiss Alps and you can see the Rhine delta from some areas on the island edge. When you first approach the island you will be greeted by the Pulverturm, which is the Gunpowder Tower. A nice introduction to some of the historical buildings that reside on the island. Once you have arrived there are a few light houses to see, a nice promenade to walk along and an old residence called Zum Cavaaaen which is now a museum and art gallery. So find a room at one of the Lindau hotels and come see what attracts people to this beautiful island.

In 2010, Lindau will once again host the Nobel Laureate Meeting. This meeting happens every year and often focuses on scientific and research topics. Many Nobel Peace prize winners gather to discuss and learn about each others ideas. Chemistry, Medicine, Physiology and Physics are the main topics that get discussed during this meeting. This up coming year will more than likely reflect the future of medicine, ethics of technology and climate change. There will be new collaborations created among some of these great minds. The first honor give out went to Henry Dunant and Frederic Passy in 1901. Theodore Roosevelt received it in 1906. Woodrow Wilson received it in 1919. Martin Luther King Jr received the honor in 1964. And the latest gift went to Barrack Obama in 2009. There have been some organizations that have received it as well such as the Red Cross in 1917, 44 and 63. The United Nations in 1954 and 1981.