Abbey of Reichenau

Welcome to the serene and deeply historic Monastic Island of Reichenau, situated peacefully in the sparkling waters of Lake Constance in southwestern Germany. Recognized globally as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this…

As you step inside the quiet, reverent interior of the Church of Saint George in Oberzell, you are standing before one of the most sublime artistic treasures of the medieval world, as this sanctuary contains the only nearly…

Stepping inside the majestic, expansive space of the Minster of Saint Mary and Mark in Mittelzell, you are entering a basilica that holds an astonishing royal legacy, for buried right within the elevated choir of this monumental…

Standing in the quiet open clearing of Ergat Square facing the historic half-timbered structure of the Altes Rathaus, you are at the physical heart of what was once one of the most brilliant intellectual and literary centers of…

Entering the tranquil interior of the Church of Saint Peter and Paul in Niederzell at the peaceful western tip of the island, you are standing above a profound historical artifact, for buried beneath the main altar slab are the…

Standing here at the Schopfeln castle ruins and shoreline vineyard point with breathtaking views across the waters, you are confronted with a surprising historical reality, for this peaceful island famous for vegetables and fine…

As our walking tour across the Monastic Island of Reichenau comes to a peaceful close along the sparkling shores of Lake Constance, we reflect on a deeply moving spiritual and cultural journey through time. From the breathtaking…