Mainau Island, Germany

Mainau Island

A flower island on Lake Constance with a palace and butterfly house.

  • Apr–Oct
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Mainau Island

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the gardens and the Baroque palace on the flower island; spring tulips and summer dahlias are the highlights.
  2. AfternoonSee the tropical butterfly house and the Italian rose garden.
  3. EveningTake the boat or bus to Konstanz for dinner in its old town.

Day 2

Visit Meersburg's castle across the lake by ferry.

What to eat

Lake Constance whitefish, Felchen, and a Baden wine.

Local tips

Make the most of Mainau Island

Beat the crowds

Spring and summer weekends are busy. Weekday mornings are calm.

Best photo spot

The flower displays in spring, and the Italian rose garden in June.

Getting there

Boats run from Konstanz and other lake towns. Buses run from Konstanz station.

Don't miss nearby

Konstanz, and the island of Reichenau with its old monastery churches.

Good to know

The tulips bloom in April, the roses in June and the dahlias in late summer. The butterfly house is warm all year.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Mainau Island

Getting there

  • Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)25 km away
  • Zürich Airport (ZRH)55 km away
  • Lucerne100 km away
  • Freiburg105 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeApr–Oct
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Mainau Island: good to know

Is Mainau Island worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A flower island on Lake Constance with a palace and butterfly house.

How many days do you need in Mainau Island?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Mainau Island?

The best time to visit is Apr to Oct. Spring and summer weekends are busy. Weekday mornings are calm.

How do you get to Mainau Island?

The nearest airport is Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH), about 25 km away. Boats run from Konstanz and other lake towns. Buses run from Konstanz station.

What is there to see near Mainau Island?

Nearby hidden places include Titisee (81 km), Black Forest (Triberg) (86 km) and Rigi (90 km).

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