Insel Mainau, Lake Constance
4.5/5 (2 ratings)-
Photograph © timeyres
Gardenvisit Editorial
The baroque palace on Insel Mainau was built in 1740. The island was bought by the Hungarian-Austrian Prince Nikolaus II Esterházy de Galantha in 1827 and by Grand Duke Frederick I of Baden in 1853 It was furnished with an ornamental Mixed Style garden in the mid-nineteenth century. Insel Mainau is immaculately maintained and attracts a large number of visitors. Count Lennart Bernadott, who belonged to the Swedish royal family, married a commoner, lost his claim to the succession, moved to Mainau and began restoring and re-shaping the gardens. He lived here from 1932-2004. Known as the Island of Flowers, Insel Mainau has both tropical and sub-tropical plants. There is also a substantial arboretum and an Italian Rose Garden laid with pergolas and sculptures.
Opening times - All year. Sunrise to sunset.
Website - Visit the Insel Mainau, Lake Constance website
Local Hotels
Hotels within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.-
Volapük (1km away)
From €59.00 to €125.00 -
Viva Paradise Island (1km away)
From €80.00 to €125.00 -
Hotel Bella Vista (2km away)
From €59.00 to €149.00 -
Hotel Seehof (2km away)
From €54.00 to €146.00 -
ABC Hotel (3km away)
From €70.00 to €139.00 -
Hotel Petershof (3km away)
From €49.00 to €999.00 -
Apartment Hotel Konstanz (3km away)
From €79.00 to €159.00 -
TWEER HOTEL Goldener Adler (3km away)
From €77.50 to €177.50
Recent Reviews
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about 1 month ago
M. Jones from Wales. said
I have visited Mainau twice already and I hope that once again this year I will be able to take the journey there when I go and see my daughter, son in law and grandaughters, who live in the Ottobeuren.
I loved the place, the trees, the flowers, the lake and just about everything, a magical experience each visit. Thank you.(5.0/5) -
about 1 year ago
Anonymous said
We went Insel Mainau, Lake Constance, in 2008. Good parking, many cafes, helpfull staff, beautifull scenery and fantastic gardens. Due to lack of time we could not explore the the gardens around the main residence. We would like to go again . If I remember correctly there were not many places to shelter if it rained.
Queues can be long especially if there are several coach parties in front of you.
(4.0/5)
