Flowering times

When do flowers bloom on Mainau Island?

What is currently in bloom and when is Mainau Island at its most beautiful? This overview will help you plan your visit, as it tells you what is blooming on Mainau Island at any given time and which flowers are at their most beautiful when. This allows you to experience the island in all its floral glory. Let yourself be enchanted by the unique variety of flowers on Mainau Island!

Flowering seasons throughout the year

In spring, Mainau Island awakens to a breathtaking spectacle of color. Hundreds of thousands of daffodils, tulips, forget-me-nots, imperial crowns, and crocuses create an incredible blaze of color in the middle of Lake Constance. 

Blüten des Japanischen Papierstrauchs

March

Tulpenwiese

April

Weiße Rhododendronblüte

May

In summer, Mainau Island is a true feast for the senses: thousands of roses bloom and fill the air with their fragrance, while extravagant beauties such as agapanthus and bougainvillea provide pure exoticism. Summer perennials, hydrangeas, and lavender complement the lush floral display. 

Rosenpergola im Italienischen Rosengarten der Insel Mainau mit Blick auf die barocke Schlosskirche St. Marien

June

Weiß-gelbe Blüte einer Frangipani

July

Beetkombination: Goldrute und Sonnenhut in Abendsonne

August

In autumn, evergreen plants, purple and blue autumn asters, and over 11,000 dahlias lend Mainau Island an enchanting atmosphere. The bright colors make autumn a very special time to visit Mainau.

Rotweiße Kaktusdahlie

September

Amberbaum mit Herbstfärbung

October

Violette Herbstaster

November

Even in winter, the flower island in Lake Constance does not lose its magic. Frosty temperatures and snow envelop nature in a dreamy silence. Here and there, evergreen plants can be found that defy the cold season and enliven Mainau with their vibrant green.

Walzen-Wolfsmilch im Staudengarten auf der Insel Mainau

December

Strauch mit gelber Blüte

January

Schneeglöckchen auf Wiese

February