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Inland island in Germany
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Mainau, "The Flower Island", is an island in Lake Constance in Germany. The island is 1.1 km long and 600 m wide with a total coastline of 3.2 km. The highest point is at 425 m.
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The Castle of the Teutonic Order is the architectural highlight of the island located in the eastern part. The royal Bernadotte family still lives in the parts of the building.
The Palm House is the exotic heart of Mainau with palms and orange trees and a stunning view from the castle terrace.
One of the main highlights on the island is the tropical butterfly house. See hundreds of butterflies while walking through the humid rainforest house. It is the second largest of its kind in Germany.
A park with a collection of old and huge trees.
During the main season, every first and third Friday of the month you can taste the wine from the island. The tasting starts at 15:30 and takes 30 min.
Cheaper quick lunches during the day and fine dining in the evening. If you have a reservation, you are allowed to drive on the island from 18:00 and park next to the restaurant.
In this area you can find a restaurant, a bakery, a beer garden and an ice cream shop.
Cafe offering a large selection of different coffees. Also has teas, cakes and ice cream.
Self-service restaurant and café with outside seating area right at the lake.
Offers various barbecued sausages and beverages.
You will have to walk as no vehicles or bicycles are allowed on this island. Most but not all of the island is accessible to people in wheelchairs.
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Friedrichshafen · International · FDH
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