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Island Mainau

The Island of Mainau, located off the coast of Lake Constance in Germany, is a paradise that attracts visitors from all over the world. With its vibrant colors and lush gardens, Mainau offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Nestled between Switzerland, Austria and Germany, this enchanting island is full of beauty and wonder as it stretches across 55 acres of land stretching into the lake. The island has been owned by the Bernadotte family since 1853, when they bought it from the local government. Since then they have invested heavily into restoring it and turning it into a tourist attraction.

Today visitors can explore an abundance of flowers blooming in colorful meadows and lush gardens filled with exotic plants from around the world, visit the butterfly house or take a stroll through the arboretum with its many unusual trees and shrubs. Nature enthusiasts will delight in the sights they behold while taking leisurely strolls through picturesque landscape walks lined with ancient trees that date back centuries.

The castle on Island Mainau is also open to visitors, giving them an insight into what life was like on this tiny island in days gone by. During summer months there are also many special events taking place such as concerts and outdoor theatre performances.

Read what others share about their experience

  • איל אלימלך
    6 months ago
    Wow, what an amazing place. Park your car in a paid parking lot. Pay when you leave at the end of the visit and start a walking trail on an amazing island. It's beautiful and pleasant to walk. It's fun to spend a few hours. There's also a small amusement park. It's a highly recommended place. Entrance is free, and if you arrive in the afternoon,...
  • Ramzi Delpak
    5 months ago
    If you are into exotic plants, gorgeous lanscaps, butterflies and beautiful views; this is a place for you. The entrance fee of €26.5 might seem a bit steep, but to take care of all these living things costs money. And yes, they did have a couple of sequoia trees brought from CA.
  • Wanjiru Njuguna
    2 months ago
    We had such a beautiful day here with our friends in fall of 2025. If you love flowers and botanical gardens in general, this place is such a treat 🥰.
  • Kent Wang
    3 months ago
    Mainau Island is a 45-hectare island in Lake Constance in southern Germany, close to the border with Switzerland. The gardens of Mainau Island benefit from the mild microclimate of Lake Constance, allowing Mediterranean plants like palms, citrus trees, and agave to thrive alongside northern European flora. Schloss Mainau is a Baroque palace on...
  • Rantu Saikia
    7 months ago
    This is a WOW place never to miss if you like nature beauty, flowers, butterflies, 150 year old trees etc. Arriving at the place is easy by car with plenty of parking space. Fixed parking cost of 6 euro for whole day. There are public buses also but not sure about the timing. It could take 4+ hours to complete the island hiking covering almost all...

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