Murder by the Lake 2014
What is Murder by the Lake?
Murder by the Lake is a German-Austrian television crime series produced by Rowboat Film- und Fernsehproduktion and Graf Filmproduktion in cooperation with the German television broadcaster ZDF and the Austrian television broadcaster ORF. The series is set in the adjacent towns of Bregenz, Austria, and Lindau, Germany, which are located on the southeastern shore of Lake Constance.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 29
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 11, 2014
- Last aired
- Jan 12, 2026
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- DE, AT
- Networks
- ORF 1
- Genres
- Crime
- Updated
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Overview
Murder by the Lake is a German-Austrian television crime series produced by Rowboat Film- und Fernsehproduktion and Graf Filmproduktion in cooperation with the German television broadcaster ZDF and the Austrian television broadcaster ORF. The series is set in the adjacent towns of Bregenz, Austria, and Lindau, Germany, which are located on the southeastern shore of Lake Constance. The production of the series began in 2014 and continues to the present day.
Should you watch it?
“Cross-border detectives hunt murderers against the tranquil backdrop of Lake Constance.”
- Authentic Austrian and German settings
- Scenic lakeside locations provide atmospheric backdrop
- May not appeal to viewers who prefer genres other than crime
Watch it if you enjoy methodical crime investigations set amid picturesque lake scenery.
The series carries a TV‑PG rating, featuring moderate crime themes suitable for most viewers.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the series set?
It is set in the neighboring towns of Bregenz, Austria and Lindau, Germany on the southeastern shore of Lake Constance.
When did production begin?
Production started in 2014.
Which broadcasters are involved?
It is produced in cooperation with the German broadcaster ZDF and the Austrian broadcaster ORF.
What genre is the series?
It is a crime series with a TV‑PG rating.
Which companies produced the show?
Rowboat Film‑und Fernsehproduktion and Graf Filmproduktion are the production companies.