Palace, Plants & Pizza

Thanks to our hotel stay, we had free access to public transportation, so we hopped on a bus and headed straight to Blumeninsel Mainau—the Flower Island. What an experience! Spring was in full bloom, and tulips were everywhere. Whole hillsides and flower beds bursting with color.

On our way to the palace we stopped for a quick bite: classic Wurstsalat and Kaiserschmarrn. The island had a kind of dreamy charm, and the big greenhouse featured a stunning orchid exhibition—floral overload in the best way possible.

We spent nearly three hours wandering the gardens, soaking in the scent of flowers and the beauty of the lake views, before heading back to the hotel for a quick freshen-up and power nap.

Dinner that evening was a little break from all the hearty German fare. We went for Italian at L’Osteria—antipasti and pizza, the kind that tastes even better after a full day of walking. A perfect ending to a picture-perfect day.Read more