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Set in Lake Constance, Mainau overflows with parks and historic sites. You can visit the Baroque Castle of the Teutonic Order, designed in 1739, and home to the noble family who oversees the care of the island. The many parks and gardens include a butterfly house and a grand arboretum with more than 500 species of trees alone. An extensive collection of rare and exotic plants, like orchids and tulips, give the area its tropical appearance. Restaurants serve German and Swedish specialties. For travelers who use our custom trip planner, Konstanz holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Mainau and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.
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I was told not to go in winter. In spring and summer when flowers are in bloom is the right time. I am glad I did not listen. It was beautiful in November. Lots of swans and ducks. Beautiful fall...
I was told not to go in winter. In spring and summer when flowers are in bloom is the right time. I am glad I did not listen. It was beautiful in November. Lots of swans and ducks. Beautiful fall... more »
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My wife and I spent two days viewing the flowers and trees on Mainau. The island is beautifully maintained and has spectacular gardens. We toured in Dahlia season and the flowers were incredibly...
My wife and I spent two days viewing the flowers and trees on Mainau. The island is beautifully maintained and has spectacular gardens. We toured in Dahlia season and the flowers were incredibly... more »
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The island is beautiful. Sadly it has lost it's spark over the years and the price for the entrance is immensely high. I'd still recommend it for people who simply want to take a walk in the nature.
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We as a family have been to this island several times and we never get tired coming to this island. It is such a beautiful and serene place. Every month of spring, summer and autumn has something to offer and a different shades of flowers bloom. March is the time for crocuses and daffodils, April the time of sakura magnolias and tulips, May & June the time of roses, August the time of lotuses & dahlias. It is such a joy to visit the island. The boat ride from Konstanz to Mainau during sunny days is simply mesmerizing. Nowadays you can purchase the entrance ticket online and do a no touch check-in via the QR code. In our latest visit there was this musical instruments along with orchids exhibition which was just wow! There are plenty of restaurants to eat, a play area for the kids, some animals, a pappilonrama and a lot of benches with shades. If you want to bask in the sun, grab a chair in the chinese/japanese garden and be on that chair for 20 minutes. You will feel rejuvenated! If you do come in late March, early April look for that sakura tree near the 100 year old redwood trees. That sakura tree is right from the story books. Sit below its falling petals and contemplate the ephemeral nature of this life. Live it and enjoy!
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