Reichenau Island
Insel Reichenau
A UNESCO World Heritage Site with three Romanesque churches from the Carolingian and Ottonian periods, whose precious murals survive, and an island covered in vegetable gardens.
Reichenau Island is linked to the mainland by a poplar-lined causeway. The Benedictine monastery founded in 724 was once a cultural center of medieval Europe, and the island was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. The three main highlights are the Church of St. Mary and St. Marcus with its treasury in Mittelzell, the Church of St. George in Oberzell, which has Ottonian-period murals from the 10th century, and the Church of Sts. Peter and Paul in Niederzell. Vegetable gardens cover much of the island, making it ideal for cycling around the island. From Konstanz, take a train to Reichenau station and transfer to a bus, or take a boat in summer, which takes about 1 hour.
Opening hours
Open all day; church approx. 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Napoleon Museum Arenenberg
- Niederburg Old Town
- Rosgartenmuseum
- Konstanz Minster
- Rheintorturm
- Archaeological State Museum
- Council Building
- Imperia Statue & Konstanz Harbour