Duftgarten

The Duftgarten is a garden in Litzelstetten near Konstanz featuring multiple sections of aromatic plants and flowers arranged in distinct areas. The grounds include raised beds containing hundreds of species organized to engage visitors through smell and touch.

The garden developed from regional horticultural traditions in the Konstanz area and reflects methods shaped over generations. Its creation demonstrates how local cultivation practices influenced the way plants are grown and arranged.

The garden's name reflects the emphasis on fragrant plants and those appealing to touch throughout the space. Visitors discover how smell and tactile experience shape their time here and how herbs fit into daily life.

The garden is easy to walk through with accessible paths in all main areas, allowing visitors to engage with plants at different heights as they move about. Raised beds and varied arrangements make it simple to enjoy the sensory experience without strain.

Many visitors are unaware that over 500 plant species are gathered in this relatively small space. This density makes the place a learning spot for botany and knowledge of local plant varieties.

Location: Litzelstetten

Location: Konstanz

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Insel Mainau, 78465 Konstanz, Germany

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +4975313030

Website: https://mainau.de/de/sehenswuerdigkeiten/schmetterlingshaus#gbp

GPS coordinates: 47.70580,9.19430

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45