This beautiful little island is an excellent walk for any time of year. It is a few 7 km from Constanza and located in a privileged area on Lake Constance, Überlingen. Suitable for the whole family.
Before crossing, of course walk, the bridge between Constanza with the Mainau Island, is a huge parking lot for those who have reached the place in Auto. From there the walk starts. Crossing the bridge to the entrance, where offices and ticket information is, they usually have reasonable prices for all visitors. It is also possible the arrival by boat and accessed by an entrance located just on the opposite side to the bridge entrance.
The beautiful park that occupies the island, not only it has fantastic gardens, but we can also enjoy a small farm with some animals and birds, a space of vineyards, la torre tower Sweden, the set up the Baroque castle with church, Italian gardens and conservatory (Palm home), service center leading to the first aid building, the splendid mariposario, in addition to other towers and fountains that we find along the route. Neighbor to the restaurant entrance, a special and fun playground and children's attractions.
It is advisable to carry a plane can be obtained at the entrance and go along different paths offered by the island, since there is the possibility of making several trips appreciating and enjoying this beautiful park, its gardens, sources, its castle and its cultural heritage, not wanting to miss anything.
History
The Mainau Island It has an interesting history that you can know through information that can be purchased on the same island. Here is a brief overview.
The island belonged to a Roman province in the century vac. Much later, in the sixth century there was founded a Benedictine monastery. In the thirteenth century a castle was built and then happen to belong to the Orden Teutonic, then, 500 years later, the German order of Mainau. In the seventeenth century during the war 30 Years, the island passed into the hands of the Swedes, who considered a good shelter and stayed there for two years, why are some landmarks that recall visible presence in the place as the cross over the bridge entrance. to retire, after Peace of Westphalia, They would have devastated the island. In the eighteenth century began to rebuild and regroup the island, with the approval of the Order Alsace - Burgundy giving beginning to the construction of a new church and baroque castle. The Order of Mainau is dissolved in the nineteenth century. It creates the Grand Duchy of Baden. For a time the island was in different hands, some little interested in keeping and more enthusiastic. It was sold this century by the Duke of Baden to Prince of Hungary. Half a century later the island would hands Langenstein family, Who 9 Years later they sold to the Grand Duke of Baden who begins a great embellishment and recovery thereof, incorporating greenhouses and founding a connecting bridge to the mainland, so today is considered the founder of Island. In the twentieth century the island was bequeathed to the sister of the Grand Duke, who was Queen of Sweden, so that the island was taken over by the Swedish royal family. It was later Lennart Bernadotte who began work to beautify the island. The island also suffered the vicissitudes of World War II, used its facilities in some periods as a refuge or place of recovery and hospital. After the war the island recovers to be open to visitors
In all seasons find much to see in Mainau. Both the natural environment, the gardens, and the Butterfly Conservatory, cultural heritage as well as beautiful views of the lake that make the ride a real enjoyment.
It is especially in spring and summer where you can appreciate in its fullness the beautiful gardens, what, given that time of year, beautified they will find the most beautiful and colorful flowers, according to each month, Iran populating every corner of the park. Our visit was in April, time of tulips and daffodils will appreciate that in most images, along with a variety of other flowers this time.
Children also enjoy the ride. Near the entrance area and after crossing the footbridge, dedicate a large area opens children, with new games and entertainment, some on a small artificial lake as well, an interesting model which can be run trains on scale, between mountains, valleys and bridges.
There are of course, restaurant areas in various parts of the island where they can be tasted typical dishes and cakes and stopping to refuel the ride to continue.
On April, in the neighboring conservatory and the baroque castle church, We have been fortunate to enjoy beautiful and varied orchids. Eyes seem to reach to admire so great beauty. Between plants and trees of tropical and subtropical climates, Orchids are the queens of the place.
Castle and church are also interesting attractions on our visit. Baroque buildings in perfect condition and tell part of the history of the island. The gardens that surround them stand out with its colorful splendor of these magnificent buildings that make up part of the built heritage of Maisnau cutural.
One of the must-see places on the island of Mainau is the Mariposario. Variety of colorful butterflies of different sizes and are found among vegetation in a special atmosphere generated so that the protagonists of this site feel at home.
Mainau, a small island that is enjoyed from beginning to end. An ideal place for one day appreciating its beauty while we make a pleasant walk walk. It is a pleasure for the senses where colorful flowers and lush greenery along with the richness of baroque buildings and gardens, They feed the spirit.
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