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Reichenau Island – Ergat 15 in Reichenau-Mittelzell (2025)📷 JoachimKohler-HB, CC BY-SA 4.0

Reichenau Island

Reichenau, Germany

History

A UNESCO-listed monastery island with three Romanesque churches among market gardens, joined to the mainland by a tree-lined causeway. Farm stalls sell vegetables straight from the fields.

Nearest town
Reichenau, Germany
Category
History & culture
GPS
47.6979, 9.0628

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 and October. 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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Campsites nearby

  • SandseeleCampsite
    1 km from Reichenau Island
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz AllensbachCampsite
    2 km from Reichenau Island
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz Hegne am BodenseeCampsite
    3 km from Reichenau Island · 54 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Camping WillamCampsite
    5 km from Reichenau Island
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Campingplatz MarkelfingenCampsite
    6 km from Reichenau Island · 98 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Wohnmobilstellplatz Halbinsel MettnauMotorhome stopover
    8 km from Reichenau Island · 31 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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

FAQs

Where is Reichenau Island?

Reichenau Island is in Reichenau, Germany, at GPS 47.6979, 9.0628. It is about 9 km from Konstanz.

Can you camp near Reichenau Island?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Sandseele, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 92 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Reichenau Island?

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

What is there to see near Reichenau Island?

Places worth a stop nearby: Mainau Island (10 km), Birnau Basilica (13 km), Unteruhldingen Pile Dwellings (13 km) and Meersburg (16 km).

When is the best time to visit Reichenau Island?

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