Mainau, Flower garden island in Constance, Germany
The 45-hectare island features extensive gardens with tulips, roses, and dahlias, along with Mediterranean plants in multiple greenhouses across the property.
The Teutonic Order owned the island from the 13th to 19th century and constructed the baroque castle that remains a central landmark.
Count Lennart Bernadotte transformed the island into a public garden in 1932 after giving up his Swedish royal succession rights.
Visitors can access the island daily from sunrise to sunset through a bridge or boat service, with seasonal variations in ticket prices.
The butterfly house contains 120 species of tropical butterflies that fly freely among visitors in a temperature-controlled environment.
Location: Constance
Elevation above the sea: 422 m
Part of: St. Gallen–Lake of Constance (touristic region)
Address: Mainau, 78465, Germany 78465 Konstanz
Website: http://mainau.de
GPS coordinates: 47.70500,9.19528
Latest update: September 26, 2025 09:26
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