Mainau - Mainau

The Mainau Island is the third largest island in Lake Constance. The flower island is located in the northwestern part of Lake Constance, the Überlinger See in the north of Constancy.

background

In 1930 the Swedish Count Bernadotte inherited the former Maien-Aue from the Reichenau monks and turned it into one of the most beautiful gardens in Europe.

The flower island has over a million visitors annually.

location

The island lies at an altitude between 395 and 425 m, its north-south extension is 1100 m, its greatest width 610 m and is 130 m from the bank of the Bodan Ridge. This ridge protects the island from strong winds, at the same time the water warms the island in winter and protects it from frost.

getting there

In the street

There is a large car park on the L219 state road between Litzelstetten and Konstanz, which is well signposted. The island is connected to the mainland by a dam and bridge. However, visitors have to park their vehicle on the mainland and explore the island on foot.

By bus

Bus line 5 “Mainau” from the train station Constancy and star place every 30 min.

By boat

Of Meersburg, Unteruhldingen, Überlingen and Constancy you can visit the island with excursion boats. Information at: www.mainauschiff.de, or. Lake Constance shipping operations. When buying a ticket after Combination tickets ask: (boat trip to the island; 2016: from Meersburg € 30 per adult).

By bicycle

Lake Constance cycle path - Constance - Bodman

Opening times and admission prices

The latest information on the island's website Mainau

There is a special sunset ticket at a reduced admission price. In addition, this ticket is counted as a consumption voucher for the island gastronomy after 7:00 p.m.

mobility

barrier-free applies in many facilities, but not all are wheelchair accessible.

Tip: Handcart borrow (at the port or at the entrance to the mainland), so that tired children and luggage can be transported comfortably.

Tourist Attractions

The 46 hectare flower island in Überlinger See is transformed into a lush, exotic plant paradise every year from March to October. Due to the favorable climate of Lake Constance, palm trees and other Mediterranean plants such as bananas, lemon and orange trees from all over the world grow on the teardrop-shaped island in the castle park, alongside artfully arranged flower arrangements. The island exudes a southern flair because there is almost no frost. The main attractions are the rose garden, the tropical garden, the tree collection (arboretum) of rare trees from all over the world in Mainau with more than 500 different species and the Mediterranean terrace.

At the highest point of the island is the baroque castle, in which the count family lives like a prince. It was built by the German Order of Knights from 1739-46. The centerpiece is the former audience hall. The so-called “White Hall”, which is kept in white and gold, did not get its present appearance until 1883. The popular music weeks take place here.

The palm house protects the trees all year round with an elaborate glass construction. More than 20 species of palm grow here, including a Canary Island date palm over 15 meters high. Mainau gardeners are well known as breeders of new forms of garden plants. They make the "Mainau-Kinderland" with oversized animals from thousands of flowers.

The sights of the island:

• The lock
• Palm house
• Butterfly house
• Seasonal gardens
• Arboretum
• Orchid show
• Tulip & Co
• Rose blossom
• Dahlia show
• farm
• playground

activities

There will be too guides offered.

to buy

Souvenirs, gifts, textiles and other small items are offered. Special varieties of flower bulbs and seeds from the island nursery can also be purchased.

to eat and drink

Restaurant, café, beer garden and snack available.

Sleep

There is no accommodation or camping facilities on the island.

Web links

http://www.mainau.de - Mainau official website