Audio Guide of Mainau Island

Mainau Island is open all year from sunrise to sunset (exact hours vary by season). You can arrive by boat from Konstanz (10 min), by bus line 4, or by car (paid parking available). Detailed hours: mainau.de/opening-hours.

Prices vary by season (high/low): Adults €22-25, children €12-14, students and seniors €20-23. Children under 12 enter free. Online discounts available: mainau.de/tickets.

We recommend at least 3-4 hours to enjoy the gardens, greenhouses, and palace. If you want to eat on the island and take full routes, plan for half a day.

It was the summer residence of the Grand Dukes of Baden and has belonged to the Bernadotte family since 1932. Highlights include its Baroque palace (1746), St. Mary's Church, and botanical gardens created by Count Lennart Bernadotte.

April to June for the tulip and rhododendron display, or September for the dahlias. Avoid weekends in peak season. Early mornings are less crowded.

Yes, there are accessible paved paths. Free wheelchairs can be requested at the entrance (advance booking: +49 7531 3030). Some historic areas have cobblestone surfaces.

In Konstanz, highlights include the old town, the SEA LIFE aquarium, and the cathedral. You can also take lake cruises, visit the Bodanrück peninsula, or see the Pfahlbauten Museum (prehistoric lake dwellings).

Wear comfortable shoes, and bring sunscreen or an umbrella depending on the weather. Use the island's free map (available at the entrance), visit the busiest areas first such as the Butterfly House, and reserve a table if you plan to eat at the restaurants.