Landmarks

Lake Constance: Mainau Flower Island Entry Tickets

Visitors exploring the vibrant gardens and stone steps on Mainau Flower Island.

Mainau Flower Island Italian Floral Water Cascade landscape with vibrant flowers and lake view.

Palm House on Mainau Island with tropical plants and a church tower in the background.

Aerial view of Mainau Flower Island on Lake Constance, surrounded by lush greenery and water.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Swap city noise for lake breezes as you spend a full, relaxed day wandering a flower filled island of gardens, palms, butterflies, and Baroque charm.

Start by entering Mainau Island with your dated ticket, then follow easy walking paths to explore at your own pace without fixed schedules or groups.

Enjoy access to Mainau’s themed gardens plus the Palm house and Butterfly house, so you can move between blooming beds, tropical trees, and fluttering wings in one visit.

Stroll past seasonal flower displays, pause by lakeside viewpoints, and linger among palms and butterflies for an unhurried nature escape that suits couples, friends, and families.

Entry to Mainau Island

Access to themed gardens

Access to Palm house

Access to Butterfly house

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Apr 2026
We took the train over for a daytrip and wow, Mainau Island just blew us a little away. I mean, yes, it’s all flowers and gardens, but it doesn’t feel like a stuffy park. We wandered through beds of tulips (SOOOO many colors, my camera roll is a mess now), and then ended up in the palm house—so humid my glasses fogged up, lol—but the orchids inside were on another level. Our 8-year-old got a treasure map at the entrance, which kept her entertained for HOURS. The playground near the petting zoo is genuinely huge, and has this slide that’s basically a mini rollercoaster. Butterfly house line was crazy long, so we skipped it. If you don’t like crowds, def avoid weekends, but honestly, it was still really chill once you get past the ticket area. Only thing I’d say: food is pricy and you can’t bring a full picnic inside (a guard actually checked our bag). Still, we left with happy, exhausted kids and a ton of flower pics. Will prob come back in late summer just to see what’s blooming then.
Apr 2026
Visited with my partner on a sunny Tuesday and Mainau was bursting with flowers—like, every path was a rainbow. We both love photography and honestly, you could spend all day just snapping pics of tulips and cherry blossoms. The butterfly house was fun but super humid (my hair went full frizz, be warned). Staff were nice but seemed rushed, not much time to ask questions about the plants. Lunch at the cafe was okay, nothing special, but the views over the lake from the terrace are EPIC. Wouldn’t recommend coming on a rainy day though, you need the sunshine for the full effect. Oh, also—no dogs allowed, which was a bummer for us. Still, a lovely way to spend a day.
Apr 2026
Mainau Island is honestly a little paradise for plant lovers! Came with my girlfriend and neither of us are huge garden people but we got sucked in. The tulips were all in bloom (soooo many colors it’s wild), and the whole place smells amazing. The castle wasn’t open for tours, which was a bit disappointing, but we made up for it by just sitting by the lake and snacking on pretzels. Shoutout to the playground area—it’s massive and actually fun even for grownups, haha. Fair warning: get there early if you want to avoid the worst crowds. Would totally come again.
Apr 2026
Went with my two best friends for a girls’ day out. We LOVED the palm house, honestly just wanted to sit there and breathe in the flowery air. The dino exhibition was kinda tiny (just a handful of dinos, not really worth the hype), but the rest of the island made up for it. We got lost in the rose garden for a bit and ended up with so many selfies. A bit tricky to find seats at the cafes, but we found a quiet spot by the water to chill. Def worth a visit if you’re a flower fan.
Apr 2026
We went as a family of four (kids 5 and 9), and honestly Mainau Island is super for kids. There’s this huge playground with weird climbing stuff and a little petting zoo, which my youngest adored. The palm house was beautiful but crowded—like, elbow-to-elbow in some spots. We skipped the butterfly house because the line was insane. Food is pricey, but the ice cream stand by the lake was worth it. Would recommend going early or late to skip the crowds.

Visit Mainau Flower Island on Lake Constance with access to themed gardens, the Palm house, and the Butterfly house.

Getting started

Enter Mainau Island using your pre-booked ticket and proceed through the main entrance. Your ticket is checked at the access point, so keep it ready on your phone or in print. Once inside, you are free to plan your own route across the island's paths and garden areas at your preferred pace.

Mainau Flower Island

What to expect

Explore a 45 hectare island in Lake Constance, known for its carefully designed park and gardens. Across the seasons you can see tulips, rhododendrons, roses, perennials, dahlias, and other plant displays arranged in themed garden areas. The island also features Mediterranean style zones with palm trees and citrus plants, historic buildings, and family friendly play spaces.

Features

Walk through the themed gardens where seasonal flower displays change across the year, including beds of tulips in spring and dahlias later in the season.

See Mediterranean planting areas with palm trees and citrus plants that create a warm climate feel in summer.

Visit the Teutonic Knights' Castle and the Baroque Castle Church of St. Mary from the outside as part of your island exploration.

Enjoy access to all public garden zones with your ticket, including the main parkland and designated themed sections.

Palm house

What to expect

Step into the Palm house to experience a controlled climate space focused on palm species and other warm climate plants. This indoor area contrasts with the outdoor gardens, giving you a chance to see tall palms and dense planting up close in a sheltered environment.

Features

View mature palm trees that reach up toward the roof structure, surrounded by companion planting suited to a mild, sheltered climate.

Use your ticket to enter the Palm house without additional payment as part of your Mainau Island visit.

Butterfly house

What to expect

Enter the Butterfly house to observe butterflies in a humid, plant filled indoor space. Paths lead you through the enclosure so you can watch the insects at close range as they move among flowers and foliage.

Features

Follow the route inside the Butterfly house to see a variety of butterflies resting on leaves and flying through the air around you.

Benefit from included access to the Butterfly house with your Mainau Island ticket, so you can combine it with time in the outdoor gardens.

What to bring

Photo ID: Bring a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking, as it may be requested at the entrance.

Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes because the island has extensive gardens and walking paths.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: Expect partial wheelchair access with paved paths and accessible restrooms, but note that some areas have uneven terrain or steps.

Parking: Use the accessible parking spaces available near the entrance if needed.

What’s not allowed

Pets: Do not bring pets, except for registered service animals.

Personal vehicles: Do not bring bicycles, scooters, or other personal vehicles onto the island.

Open flames: Do not use barbecues or open flames, and avoid picnicking outside designated areas.

Intoxication: Do not bring alcohol or drugs, and avoid any form of intoxication on the premises.

Plants: Do not pick flowers or remove any plants from the gardens.

Additional information

Area access: Use your ticket to access all public gardens, themed areas, and the butterfly house during your visit.

Child tickets: Book a ticket for children aged 0 to 12, even though their entry is free.

Seasonality: Visit any time of year, keeping in mind that some attractions and restaurants may have seasonal hours or closures.

Last entry: Enter at least one hour before closing time, and check the official website for the latest opening hours.

Tours and guides: Ask at the entrance about guided tours and audio guides, which are available for an additional fee.

Crowds: Consider planning your visit on a weekday if you prefer a quieter experience, as weekends and holidays can be busy.

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