Winter magic on Mainau Island

Mainau Island, Germany

Experience the magical winter season on Mainau Island, where the park is transformed into a tranquil and enchanting oasis. Discover Germany's second-largest butterfly house, where exotic butterflies provide a tropical experience even in winter. In the evening, the island is transformed into a sea of lights when the Christmas Garden delights visitors with sparkling lights and festive installations along its approximately 1.9 km trail. Let yourself be enchanted by the winter magic of Mainau Island!

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Date information

Mainau Island:

Open all year round

November - January: 9 am to 4:30 pm

Christmas Garden:

18.11.2025 - 05.01.2025

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Christmas Garden is closed on the following days: November 25 and 26, December 02, 03, 24 and 31, 2025

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Experience the magical winter season on the island of Mainau, where the wintry park is transformed into a tranquil snowy landscape. Discover the second largest butterfly house in Germany, where exotic butterflies provide a tropical experience even in winter. The Bernadotte exhibition in the castle tells the story of the noble family. In the evening, the island is transformed into a sparkling sea of lights when the Christmas Garden delights visitors with its twinkling lights and festive installations.

Let yourself be enchanted by the winter magic of Mainau Island!

TIP: Relaxed arrival by bus, train or boat.
Enjoy a stress-free and environmentally friendly journey to Constance. The city bus lines 4/13 and 13/4 of the Constance public utility company will take you comfortably to your destination. Alternatively, take the idyllic BSB boat shuttle from Meersburg or Unteruhldingen. 
➔ Directions to Mainau Island
➔ BSB boat shuttle to the island of Mainau
Contact address

Mainau GmbH
Insel Mainau
78465 Mainau Island
Germany

Tel.: +49 7531 303-0
www.mainau.de
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