Did Friedrich gaze at Mainau’s shores from this very spot? Today, we stand on Großherzog-Friedrich-Terrasse, a tribute to Grand Duke Friedrich I. He envisioned Mainau as an arboretum, his legacy woven into the island’s fabric. This terrace, nestled in the Arboretum’s northwest corner, bears his name and a marble bust that seems to survey his creation. Großherzog-Friedrich-Terrasse offers a commanding view of the Metasequoia alley, stretching towards the mainland. Imagine the grand duke here, admiring his burgeoning collection of 500 tree species, from towering sequoiadendrons planted in 1864 to the more recent metasequoias. Picture him in the spring, the air filled with the sweet fragrance of a vast carpet of daffodils blooming below Großherzog-Friedrich-Terrasse. In autumn, the scene shifts to a vibrant tapestry of creative plantings. Beneath our feet lies a silent testament to Mainau’s history: the old water reservoir. Although no longer in use, its roof offers another unique perspective of the arboretum. Großherzog-Friedrich-Terrasse stands as a tranquil reminder of Friedrich’s vision. It invites us to pause and appreciate the beauty he cultivated on this “flower island.”
Geodätischer Kontrollpunkt Konstanz
Surveying the city with unseen precision. Here lies the Geodätischer Kontrollpunkt Konstanz. It is a testament to accuracy. Have you