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Mainau Island – an aerial view of an island📷 Photo by Lisa Fecker on Unsplash
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Mainau Island

Konstanz, Germany

Nature

A garden island with palm trees, a butterfly house and a Baroque palace, reached by footbridge. Spring tulips and summer dahlias are the highlights; parking is on the mainland.

Nearest town
Konstanz, Germany
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
47.7045, 9.1953
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.

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Reichenau Island

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Campsites nearby

  • Naturcampingplatz Litzelstetten-MainauCampsite
    1 km from Mainau Island
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz BruderhoferCampsite
    4 km from Mainau Island
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Birnau-MaurachCampsite
    5 km from Mainau Island
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz Brändle-KöhneCampsite
    5 km from Mainau Island
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • KlausenhornCampsite
    6 km from Mainau Island
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz HaltnauCampsite
    7 km from Mainau Island
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalNo dogs
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Mainau Island?

Mainau Island is in Konstanz, Germany, at GPS 47.7045, 9.1953. It is about 6 km from Birnau.

Can you camp near Mainau Island?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Naturcampingplatz Litzelstetten-Mainau, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 96 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Mainau Island?

Mainau Island is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lake Constance’s German shore.

What is there to see near Mainau Island?

Places worth a stop nearby: Unteruhldingen Pile Dwellings (3 km), Birnau Basilica (5 km), Meersburg (6 km) and Reichenau Island (10 km).

When is the best time to visit Mainau Island?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)