The Extended Bernadotte Family, News Part 1: March 2017 -


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The Mainau in Bodensee is known as the flower island. People come here to enjoy nature and relax. The tourism company Mainau GmbH ensures that this is possible. Managing Director countess Bettina Bernadotte tells what advice she accompanies in her entrepreneurship: "You get a lot of advice. I thought about which one is the one that has been with me for a long time. It comes from the Dalai Lama: 'Don't let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace'".
The clarity of this sentence has always accompanied Bettina. It is aimed at the personal, but for her as an entrepreneur and the boss of 320 employees, it is also of value in her professional life, because they already do things differently.
Bettina tells that she noticed Dalai Lama as a child because her godfather was a Buddhist. She has met him three times and even had a brief chat with him.
Gut beraten_ Bettina Gräfin Bernadotte af Wisborg von der Blumeninsel Mainau _ netzwerk südbaden
 
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Since Thursday, the Mainau Island Christmas Garden has once again wrapped the gardens and baroque buildings of the flower island in a colorful pre-Christmas robe. At the official premiere with countess Bettina Bernadotte and count Björn Bernadotte (Managing Directors of Mainau GmbH) as well as Christian Doll (Managing Directors of C2 CONCERTS GmbH) and Sebastian Stein (Managing Directors of Christmas Garden Deutschland GmbH), numerous invited guests enjoyed the new highlights and the magical atmosphere be enchanted on the approximately two-kilometer circular route across the island.
Christmas Garden 2.0 eröffnet_ Mainau glitzert als Energiesparmodell - Konstanz
 
The year 2023 is green on the west side of Bodensee: the Napoleon Museum Arenenberg and Mainau GmbH, together with other partners, are launching the exhibition project “Green Princes on Bodensee” from the end of March.
As a symbol of cross-border cooperation, Mainau Managing Director countess Bettina Bernadotte together with Mainau Garden Director Markus Zeiler presented a coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) to the Arenenberg. They planted this on December 5, 2022, together with Daniel Brogle, head of Arenenberger Gardens.
Grüne Fürsten_ geben sich am Bodensee die Ehre - Insel Mainau
 
On the Island of Mainau there has been Swedish Christmas Buffet from 17 November to 17 December 2022, from Thursday to Saturday.
In November and December, the chefs of Mainau Island spoil their guests with a traditional Swedish Christmas buffet, the "Julbord". After a Swedish mulled wine there are delicacies from the 6 traditional types of buffet. The guests enjoy fish specialities and traditional Swedish delicacies such as Köttbullar (meatballs). The meal is rounded off, for example, with Swedish almond tart, caramel pudding and apple dessert with vanilla sauce.
Schwedisches Weihnachtsbuffet 2022 - Insel Mainau
 
The Christmas Garden on the Island of Mainau
 
75,000 people in the Christmas Garden! Christmas light show on Mainau works
The second season clearly surpasses the first, 10,000 more visitors. And in 2023/2024 there will again be imaginative illuminations on the flower island.
Mainau Managing Director countess Bettina Bernadotte: "We are particularly pleased about the feedback from many guests that they have visited the Christmas Garden for the second year in a row and found it to be a great winter experience. For us, this confirms the success of the event in winter tourism on Lake Bodensee, which helps to secure jobs in the region and inspire people here in the long term”.
Count Björn Bernadotte referred to the successful cooperation with the Bodensee Ships: "In particular, the journey to the island of Mainau by ship across Lake Bodensee at night made the Christmas Garden a unique experience this season".
Mainau_ 75.000 Menschen im Christmas Garden! Weihnachtliches Lichterspektakel auf der Mainau funktioniert _ SÜDKURIER
 
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Start of the new flower year on the Island of Mainau
"We are starting a new flower year today and the journey into the past continues under the motto „Schlossjuwel und Gartenrausch“: In the orchid show, we will take you straight away into the fascinating world of discoverers, collectors and adventurers of the 18th and beginning of the 18th century 19th century. By the way, that was also the time of our Green Prince Nikolaus II. Esterházy, who will enter the stage of the park and gardens of Mainau from the end of May. The @inselmainaugastro will also implement our annual motto in culinary terms, for example there will be Esterházy cake. We are looking forward to your visit!"
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Start of the flower year 2023: Mainau managing directors Countess Bettina Bernadotte and Count Björn Bernadotte in the orchid show in the palm house.
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Jahresprogramm zum Saisonstart vorgestellt_ _Der grüne Fürst_ auf der Mainau - Konstanz
 
The Annual Report of the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings 2022 has been published, there is a lot of countess Bettina Bernadotte's work too.
https://www.mediatheque.lindau-nobel.org/files/40941

The 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
Physiology/Medicine
25-30 June 2023
Current Meeting - Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings

"The meeting of scientists from many countries, different cultures and several generations is at the core of the Lindau Meetings. We know from our Alumni that they take their time at Lake Constance home with them as an unforgettable source of inspiration, not least because of the global network they establish here," says Countess Bettina Bernadotte af Wisborg, President of the Council, describing the importance of the meetings.
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Countess Bettina Bernadotte tells that an autonomous e-bus will soon be used. This should run between the entrance to the island and the Schwedenschenke car park. This is not the only innovation on the island.
The importance for the city of Konstanz and for the entire western part of Bodensee lake can be seen from the number of visitors alone: ​​the island of Mainau is expecting a million guests this year. Things are looking good for the largest tourism company in the Bodensee region.
The flower island recorded more than 900,000 visitors in 2022. "This is a normalization step," explained Bettina Bernadotte. Before the corona pandemic, 1.25 million visitors came annually. With 75,000 visitors, the almost seven-week long Christmas Garden made a significant contribution to making Mainau an attractive place to visit even in the cold season. This year, the colorful light show will take place for the third time.
Mainau_ Insel Mainau_ Kommen wieder mehr als eine Million Besucher_ _ SÜDKURIER

Sophia Bernadotte, daughter of count Jan Bernadotte, launches her own jewellery brand, SMMB.
"Playful, elegant and classic with a twist" - this is how Sophia Bernadotte describes the five collections when she launches the jewelry brand SMMB. After two years of work, the result was self-designed rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
- SMMB is the result of my passion for shapes, preferably soft shapes with inspiration from nature and the sea. For me, it is important to work sustainably, both with regard to materials and manufacturing. It is an ongoing process that never stops, says Sophia Bernadotte.
The jewelery is initially sold on the website and can be customized according to the customer's wishes. Those who wish can also book a personal meeting with Sophia.
The name SMMB is launched with the Wasa sheaf as a logo. It has beenin the family's coat of arms for over 500 years and all jewelery will also be stamped with both the SMMB and the Wasa sheaf.
Sophia Bernadotte debuterar som smyckesdesigner - Lagerlings Östermalm
 
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Exhibition at Mainau: good pieces for a good cause
Caritas Konstanz is exhibiting on the island of Mainau restored pieces of furniture and upcycling products under the EiNZIGWARE label. This year, too, the proceeds will benefit Caritas projects with long-term unemployed people.
Countess Diana Bernadotte visited the sales exhibition at Mainau Castle and said: "We Mainau residents are delighted that we have been able to implement this creative project together with Caritas here on the island for so many years and thus support social work."
Exhibition at Mainau_ good pieces for a good cause
 
Easter at Mainau:
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The climbing season at Mainau Adventure Forest has started
Kletterwald Bodensee · Erlebniswald Mainau

Count Björn Bernadotte at Mainau Instagram 10 weeks ago
"Dear Mainau community,
my father, Count Lennart, always used to say: "Whoever God wants to punish, he gives to him an old castle." As Mainau's managing director and resident of a small part of the castle owned by the Lennart-Bernadotte-Foundation, I, count Björn Bernadotte, know what he meant by that. The baroque castle ensemble and the entire island of Mainau are under monument protection and old buildings always require difficult and costly maintenance. Since 2014, we have been using extensive renovation measures to eliminate dry rot that has infested large parts of the wooden beams in the roof. We are working on this mammoth task in close cooperation with the responsible monument protection authorities, the architects, craftsmen and our employees, to whom we would like to thank them from the bottom of our hearts. We hope that you will be able to enjoy the sight of our castle and our church again in 2-3 years without the scaffoldings."
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Countess Diana Bernadotte about her Easter
Countess Diana Bernadotte (40) dyes Easter eggs with her children
"At Easter, my children Erik (12), Paulina (19) and I are especially happy about spending time together. We don't have a fixed Easter meal, but we always eat fish on Good Friday. We all decorate Easter eggs together on Easter Saturday and like to make a huge splash. For example, my last work of art in the form of an egg was a Ninjago egg for Erik,” says countess Diana Bernadotte, a trained milliner.
Wie verbringen die Bodensee-Promis ihre Ostertage_ _ SÜDKURIER
 
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Klaus Maria Brandauer with the Südwestdeutsche Philharmonie Konstanz on the island of Mainau
Three days after his 80th birthday, the celebrated world star Klaus Maria Brandauer slips into the role of the former palace and park owner Prince Nikolaus II Esterházy, one of the most exciting personalities of his era, on the island of Mainau. With the Südwestdeutsche Philharmonie Konstanz under the direction of Gabriel Venzago, he takes the audience on a journey through the dazzling world of the early 19th century and the music of its time.
The European Culture Forum Mainau (EKFM) is proud to present this musical soirée in its 25th anniversary year. It is the cultural highlight of the cross-border exhibition project "Green Princes on Lake Constance", which illuminates the work of the Bonaparte, Esterházy-Plaideux and von Baden families in the 19th century on western Lake Constance and in particular on the island of Mainau.
Count Christian Bernadotte, President of the European Culture Forum Mainau: "The EKFM is pleased about the renewed cooperation with Klaus Maria Brandauer and the long-term partner Südwestdeutsche Philharmonie Konstanz".
Klaus Maria Brandauer mit der Südwestdeutschen Philharmonie Konstanz auf der Insel Mainau - Insel Mainau
25.06.2023 _ Europäisches KulturForum Mainau e.V.
 
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On the island of Mainau five days ago.
We not only have a colorful splendor of spring blossoms to admire, but also hands-on science: Until Thursday, children and young people are invited to experiment and discover mathematics at Explore Science. Mainau Managing Director Countess Bettina Bernadotte and Lilian Knobel, Managing Director of the Klaus Tschira Foundation, opened the scientific adventure days today with a joint tour.
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From the lake, across the lake, to the lake
"SRF bi de Lüt - Live": The big spring show comes from Kreuzlingen on June 3rd.
Fabienne Gyr and Salar Bahrampoori welcome in Kreuzlingen, among others, count Björn Bernadotte from the island of Mainau, Reto Scherrer, Anita Buri, Hausi Leutenegger, Joya Marleen and bandleader Daniel Felber.
The Count and the flowers: Count Björn Bernadotte is the boss of a fairy tale: As managing director, he watches over the flower island of Mainau, which attracts over a million visitors every year with its castle and lush gardens. A life between tradition, nature and modernity.
Kreuzlinger Nachrichten - Vom See, über den See, an den See
 
Countess Bettina Bernadotte attended the opening of the exhibition on 25th May.
Who were the “Green Princes” from Lake Constance? What does Johann Strauss have to do with Nikolaus von Mainau and why is there a bicycle in the Hall of the Coat of Arms of the Mainau Castle? You can find out this and much more in our exhibition „Il Magnifico – Fürst Nikolaus II Esterhazy empfängt im Schloss“ (“Il Magnifico – Prince Nikolaus II Esterhazy) receives in the Castle”, which was officially opened yesterday.
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Ausstellung zum Jahresmotto 2023_ _Il Magnifico_ - Insel Mainau
 
Video from "SRF bi de Lüt - Live" yesterday:
The Count and the flowers: Count Björn Bernadotte is the boss of a fairy tale: As managing director, he watches over the flower island of Mainau, which attracts over a million visitors every year with its castle and lush gardens. A life between tradition, nature and modernity.
The video of count Björn starts at 40.15, countess Bettina and count Björn walk in Mainau, a little is told of the history of Mainau, Bettina and Björn are interiewed. At 46.20 count Björn comes to the live show. At first he is interviewed but then he has to plant flowers with help from a man and because there is a Butterfly House in Mainau, Björn has to plant flowers so that they look like a butterfly. Im 1.11.25 we see how the work is going and in 1.43.50 the work is quite ready.
SRF bi de Lüt - Live - from Kreuzlingen TG - Play SRF
 
The late Dagmar von Arbin's family is selling her jewellery at Stockholms Auktionsverk's auction.

BROOCH, 18 k gold, 1 old-cut diamond, approx. 0.10 ct, 2 oriental pearls, hammered decoration, gift from Prince Oscar to his mother Queen Sofia, engraved "Minne 8/3 89". Then inherited by daughter Maria Bernadotte of Wisborg, who passed it on to niece Dagmar von Arbin.
BROOCH, 18 k gold, 1 old-cut diamond, approx. 0.10 ct, 2 oriental pearls, hammered decoration Jewellery & Gemstones - Brooches & Pendants - Auctionet

BRACELET, 18k gold, decorated with a "D" in silver with 9 rose-cut diamonds, engraved decoration of rocailles and acanthus leaves, gift from Prince Eugen. Gift to Dagmar von Arbin from her godfather Prince Eugen.
BRACELET, 18k gold, decorated with a _D_ in silver with 9 rose-cut diamonds Auctionet
 
The 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, #LINO23, dedicated to Physiology/Medicine, takes place from 25–30 June.

Countess Bettina Bernadotte, President of the Council of the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings attends at many program points:
June 25 Countess Bettina gives the welcoming speech at the welcome ceremony
June 26 Countess Bettina gives the welcoming speech the International Get-Together event
June 29 Countess Bettina gives the welcoming speech at the Bavarian Evening
June 30 Countess Bettina and count Björn Bernadotte welcome the participants to the traditional visit to the Island of Mainau.
Countess Bettina gives a speech at the Conclusion and Farewell event.
Program
https://www.mediatheque.lindau-nobel.org/files/41263
 
The 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, dedicated to Physiology/Medicine, started today.
Countess Bettina Bernadotte gave the welcoming speech at the welcome ceremony.
Countess Bettina is the President of the Council of The Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings and a member of the Board of The Foundation Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings.
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Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is in Lindau also this year. She is a member of the Honorary Senate of the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings.
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Video, Countess Bettina's speech starts at 5.45.
Opening Ceremony - Other Highlights _ Lindau Mediatheque
 
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The last day of the The 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting is spent on the Island of Mainau, as always.
Countess Bettina Bernadotte on the boat trip from Lindau to Mainau
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Countess Bettina and her husband Philipp Haug arrive to Mainau
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Countess Bettina spoke at the Conclusion and Farewell event.
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Countess Bettina with panelists
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Count Björn Bernadotte, Count Christian Bernadotte (President of the Europäisches Kulturforum Mainau) and countess Bettina Bernadotte's husband Philipp Haug (Vice-President of the Europäisches Kulturforum Mainau) attended on 25th June at the performance, where Klaus Maria Brandauer performed with the Südwestdeutsche Philharmonie Konstanz. Three days after his 80th birthday Klaus Maria Brandauer slipped into the role of the former Mainau Castle and park owner Prince Nikolaus II Esterházy. Europäisches Kulturforum Mainau celebrated its 25th anniversary. At the photos we see also Bernhard, Margrave of Baden and Prince George Yourievsky and Princess Elikonida Yourievsky. And also Sandra Bernadotte, ex-wife of Björn Bernadotte - and count Christian has long hair again!
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Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture Cem Özdemir visited Mainau last weekend.
He writes at his Facebook:
"During the evening walk on the island of Mainau with the count's family, the mayor of Constance and representatives of civil society, we talked about a wide range of topics from the environment to agriculture."
At the photo we see countess Bettina Bernadotte with her husband Philipp Haug.
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The 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting is over
On the Bavarian evening in the Lindau Inselhalle there were many colorful pictures full of exuberant joie de vivre to see - many young scientists had put on their national costumes at the request of Countess Bettina and the Board of Trustees - mixed at the closing event on the island of Mainau, the home of the Countess Bettina Bernadotte, with a good portion of melancholy.
Standing ovations for the Countess and her team
There was prolonged, standing applause for the commitment of Countess Bettina Bernadotte and her entire organizational team. On behalf of the 600 young scientists from all over the world, Hadeer Elhabashy from the Max Planck Institute expressed heartfelt thanks to the organizers in moving words.
72. Lindauer Nobelpreisträgertagung ist zu Ende

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The founder of the Hut Club Bodensee (Hat Club) is Countess Diana Bernadotte.
"The thought of starting a hat club has been appealing to me for many years. I love hats, I love wearing hats and that's why I want to create opportunities and occasions for them. Everyone who has this passion is welcome at the Hut Club Bodensee As a founding member, I have reached out to some hat-loving members of my family, friends, and clients for support."
The founding members of the Hut Club Bodensee are:
Countess Diana Bernadotte
Paulina Marie Grawe
Count Eric Hagen Lennart Bernadotte
Countess Bettina Bernadotte
Count Björn Bernadotte
etc.
Home _ Hutclub Bodensee
 
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