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Christmas Garden

Mainau Island

November 18, 2025 – January 5, 2026
Mainau Island

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Book tickets in advance and secure your admission!

Popular time slots at the Christmas Garden sell out quickly! We therefore recommend purchasing tickets in advance to secure your desired admission time. The cheapest tickets are only available online!

A large building is illuminated in pink at night. Several cone-shaped light installations stand in the foreground.
Illuminated gift boxes and an illuminated reindeer figure stand in a wooded area at night. Colorful lights surround the scene.

Let yourself be enchanted

It's the most wonderful time of the year when the sparkling evening trail lights up Mainau Flower Island once again. This winter, the romantic walk takes a magical route with brand new worlds of light. Enjoy Christmas light displays, sparkling stars, and breathtaking soundtracks that will make these moments unforgettable. Discover a world of magical atmosphere at Christmas Garden Insel Mainau with your family, friends, and colleagues. Let yourself be carried away by the many glittering illuminations into a unique, enchantingly bright Christmas wonderland.

Secure your tickets now for the most popular destination on Lake Constance during the Christmas season. The cheapest tickets are available online and in advance.

Welcome to the Christmas Garden Insel Mainau

Plan your magical journey, immerse yourself in a glittering world of lights, and spend relaxing hours in the Christmas Garden.

Your visit

All information about opening hours, directions, admission times, and location map.

Questions and answers

Answers to frequently asked questions about your visit.

catering

You will find a wide range of dining options along the circular route.

Christmas party

End the year on a high note with a festive Christmas party.

A family of four takes a selfie on a sidewalk at night. Vertical purple lights shine around them.

Family days at a special price

Our family days offer you the ideal opportunity to immerse yourselves in the sparkling magic of the Christmas Garden – at an exclusive special price of just €39.90. Secure your tickets now and experience the unforgettable sea of lights on Mainau Island!
Our family days will take place exclusively on November 19, November 26, December 3, and December 10.

What our guests say

More magical than ever—with spectacular new highlights!

We are looking for your best photo

Visit the Christmas Garden, embark on a magical journey, and capture your most enchanting moment with your camera—because we are looking for your best photo!

Here's how it works:

From November 13, 2025, to January 12, 2026, post your best snapshot from the Christmas Garden with the hashtag #ilovechristmasgarden in your Instagram feed and tag @christmasgarden_official.

Here's what you can win:

1st place: a trip to Christmas Garden Barcelona 2026 for two people (including travel to and from the destination and accommodation in a 4-star hotel)

2nd to 5th place: two tickets each for Christmas Garden 2026 at the location of your choice

The terms and conditions of participation can be found here.

A square at night with a large, blue-lit Christmas tree. Colorfully illuminated buildings line the square. An urban hilly landscape can be seen in the background.

Experience the "
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Secure your tickets for the most popular days at the Christmas Garden Insel Mainau in advance sales. The cheapest tickets are only available online!

Our music for your Christmas spirit

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