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Countess Bettina Bernadotte, the Chair of the Board of Mentor Foundation Germany, attended of course the Mentor Weeks November 13 - December 3.
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On Mainau two weeks ago:
Working together for spring: Our gardeners are currently planting thousands of tulip bulbs in the meadows and hillsides along Spring Street, receiving enthusiastic support from colleagues in all departments. Mainau's managing directors, count Björn Bernadotte and Michael Roensch, were also there, fully committed – true teamwork for a colorful sea of blossoms in 2026!
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Swedish Christmas tradition, singing, and candlelight: On Friday, December 12, and Saturday, December 13, the traditional Swedish Lucia Festival will take place in the Christmas Garden on Mainau Island. Between 18:30 and 19:00, the singing of "Luciatåg" will fill the Palm House – a radiant celebration of light amidst the winter darkness. Guests of the Christmas Garden on Mainau Island are warmly invited to attend the Lucia Festival and enjoy a moment of quiet beauty and Swedish Christmas tradition.
A member of the Bernadotte family opens the performance and introduces the history and meaning of the Lucia Festival.
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Countess Bettina Bernadotte's husband Philipp Haug as a qualified agricultural engineer, is responsible for the experimental vineyard on the Mainau Island. Not far from the famous rose gardens, 800 grapevines were planted again in 2006. Haug relies on fungus-resistant (Piwi) varieties such as Johanniter, Solaris, and Monarch, which "help to reduce the need for plant protection to a certain extent."
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Countess Bettina Bernadotte attended the Nobel Prize award ceremony with her stepson Valentin Rickert (Obviously he uses his mother's last name). Valentin is pursuing his doctorate at the University of Konstanz on narratives of climate change.
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Working together for spring: Our gardeners are currently planting thousands of tulip bulbs in the meadows and hillsides along Spring Street, receiving enthusiastic support from colleagues in all departments. Mainau's managing directors, count Björn Bernadotte and Michael Roensch, were also there, fully committed – true teamwork for a colorful sea of blossoms in 2026!
Insel Mainau on Instagram: "Gemeinsam für den Frühling: Unsere Gärtnerinnen und Gärtner bringen derzeit in den Wiesen- und Hangflächen entlang der Frühlingsstraße tausende Tulpenzwiebeln in die Erde und werden dabei von Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus a
825 likes, 26 comments - inselmainau on November 24, 2025: "Gemeinsam für den Frühling: Unsere Gärtnerinnen und Gärtner bringen derzeit in den Wiesen- und Hangflächen entlang der Frühlingsstraße tausende Tulpenzwiebeln in die Erde und werden dabei von Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus allen...
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Swedish Christmas tradition, singing, and candlelight: On Friday, December 12, and Saturday, December 13, the traditional Swedish Lucia Festival will take place in the Christmas Garden on Mainau Island. Between 18:30 and 19:00, the singing of "Luciatåg" will fill the Palm House – a radiant celebration of light amidst the winter darkness. Guests of the Christmas Garden on Mainau Island are warmly invited to attend the Lucia Festival and enjoy a moment of quiet beauty and Swedish Christmas tradition.
A member of the Bernadotte family opens the performance and introduces the history and meaning of the Lucia Festival.
Luciafest im Christmas Garden am 12. und 13. Dezember im Palmenhaus
Am 12. und am 13. Dezember 2025 findet im Christmas Garden das traditionelle schwedische Luciafest statt. Gäste des Christmas Garden sind herzlich zum Besuch des Luciafestes im Palmenhaus eingeladen, um zwischen 18.30 und 19.00 Uhr die schwedische Weihnachtstradition zu erleben.
Countess Bettina Bernadotte's husband Philipp Haug as a qualified agricultural engineer, is responsible for the experimental vineyard on the Mainau Island. Not far from the famous rose gardens, 800 grapevines were planted again in 2006. Haug relies on fungus-resistant (Piwi) varieties such as Johanniter, Solaris, and Monarch, which "help to reduce the need for plant protection to a certain extent."
Paradies vor der Haustür: Diese Ecken am Bodensee neu entdecken
Am Bodensee gibt es so manche schönen Ecken, die auch Einheimische neu entdecken können. Weinliebhaber kommen ebenfalls auf ihre Kosten.
Countess Bettina Bernadotte attended the Nobel Prize award ceremony with her stepson Valentin Rickert (Obviously he uses his mother's last name). Valentin is pursuing his doctorate at the University of Konstanz on narratives of climate change.
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The Mainau Island yesterday in Facebook about Countess Bettina Bernadotte:
25 years full of ideas and dedication: With the departure of Countess Bettina Bernadotte from Mainau's management, a defining chapter comes to an end. In a new constellation with Count Björn Bernadotte and Michael Roensch, our journey continues, because the vision remains: Together we want to grow, seize new opportunities, and actively shape the future. To mark this new chapter for Mainau, we take a look back at some special moments. Let's take a look back at the last quarter-century on Mainau Island and reminisce with us about some milestones, such as:
1. The passing of the torch from Countess Sonja to Countess Bettina and Count Björn ...
5. The passing of the torch from Countess Bettina to Count Björn and Michael Roensch - nice and touching video!
25 years full of ideas and dedication: With the departure of Countess Bettina Bernadotte from Mainau's management, a defining chapter comes to an end. In a new constellation with Count Björn Bernadotte and Michael Roensch, our journey continues, because the vision remains: Together we want to grow, seize new opportunities, and actively shape the future. To mark this new chapter for Mainau, we take a look back at some special moments. Let's take a look back at the last quarter-century on Mainau Island and reminisce with us about some milestones, such as:
1. The passing of the torch from Countess Sonja to Countess Bettina and Count Björn ...
5. The passing of the torch from Countess Bettina to Count Björn and Michael Roensch - nice and touching video!
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The legendary Coca-Cola Christmas truck made a stop at the Christmas Garden on Mainau Island. Managing Directors count Björn Bernadotte and Michael Roensch took a photo with the truck.
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Insel Mainau on Instagram: "Nächster Halt: Magische Weihnachten 🎅✨🎄 Der legendäre Coca-Cola Weihnachtstruck macht im Rahmen seiner Sleep-Over-Sonderaktion seinen letzten Stopp der Saison beim Christmas Garden Insel Mainau! Noch bis 21. Dezember 202
590 likes, 18 comments - inselmainau on December 19, 2025: "Nächster Halt: Magische Weihnachten 🎅✨🎄 Der legendäre Coca-Cola Weihnachtstruck macht im Rahmen seiner Sleep-Over-Sonderaktion seinen letzten Stopp der Saison beim Christmas Garden Insel Mainau! Noch bis 21. Dezember 2025, 12 Uhr...
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Insel Mainau on Instagram: "Ein Stück Weihnachtsmagie: Der Coca-Cola Weihnachtstruck bringt leuchtende Augen, Nostalgie und echtes Festtagsgefühl an den Christmas Garden Insel Mainau. ✨🎄 Nur noch bis 21. Dezember, 12 Uhr, habt ihr die Chance, den i
488 likes, 9 comments - inselmainau on December 19, 2025: "Ein Stück Weihnachtsmagie: Der Coca-Cola Weihnachtstruck bringt leuchtende Augen, Nostalgie und echtes Festtagsgefühl an den Christmas Garden Insel Mainau. ✨🎄 Nur noch bis 21. Dezember, 12 Uhr, habt ihr die Chance, den ikonischen Truck...
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I do wonder why Bettina is stepping down. Looking for ‘new challenges’ sounds rather vague and doesn’t make much sense if the alternative is continuing a family heritage.
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Co-operation Bodensee Philharmonie and Mentor Germany
What moves young people today? What worries, dreams and wishes do they carry within them? The stage program “wir_jetzt_hier”, which will be performed on October 7 and 8, 2026 at the Bodenseeforum Konstanz, explores these questions.
Countess Bettina Bernadotte, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Mentor Foundation Germany:
“This works particularly well when young people and adults work together on a project and create something together. We are delighted that Oliver Wnuk, together with filmmaker Teresa Renn and theater educator Saskia Junggeburth, has taken on the project management. Together with the teachers of the Geschwister-Scholl-School and volunteer mentors, an intergenerational project is being created – entirely in keeping with the Mentor idea: to foster positive contact between young people and adults outside the parental home.”
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What moves young people today? What worries, dreams and wishes do they carry within them? The stage program “wir_jetzt_hier”, which will be performed on October 7 and 8, 2026 at the Bodenseeforum Konstanz, explores these questions.
Countess Bettina Bernadotte, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Mentor Foundation Germany:
“This works particularly well when young people and adults work together on a project and create something together. We are delighted that Oliver Wnuk, together with filmmaker Teresa Renn and theater educator Saskia Junggeburth, has taken on the project management. Together with the teachers of the Geschwister-Scholl-School and volunteer mentors, an intergenerational project is being created – entirely in keeping with the Mentor idea: to foster positive contact between young people and adults outside the parental home.”
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The European Cultural Forum Mainau has had an eventful 2025:
With concerts under palm trees, in the wine cellar of the historic gatehouse, and in the baroque White Hall, the European Cultural Forum Mainau offered unique spaces for exceptional musical experiences in 2025.
At the long-established Anneliese Rothenberger Competition in May, young vocal talents impressed the distinguished jury with their skill and stage presence.
More extraordinary musical experiences await in the coming year. Jazz under the Palms returns with three concerts – for connoisseurs and newcomers alike.
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Count Christian Bernadotte is the President of the European Cultural Forum Mainau and Countess Bettina's husband Philipp Haug the 1st Vice President.
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With concerts under palm trees, in the wine cellar of the historic gatehouse, and in the baroque White Hall, the European Cultural Forum Mainau offered unique spaces for exceptional musical experiences in 2025.
At the long-established Anneliese Rothenberger Competition in May, young vocal talents impressed the distinguished jury with their skill and stage presence.
More extraordinary musical experiences await in the coming year. Jazz under the Palms returns with three concerts – for connoisseurs and newcomers alike.
Europäisches KulturForum Mainau on Instagram: "Ein ereignisreiches Jahr 2025 liegt hinter dem Europäischen KulturForum Mainau: Mit Konzerten unter Palmen, im Weinkeller des historischen Torbogengebäudes und im barocken Weißen Saal bot das Europäisc
11 likes, 0 comments - kulturforum.mainau on December 30, 2025: "Ein ereignisreiches Jahr 2025 liegt hinter dem Europäischen KulturForum Mainau: Mit Konzerten unter Palmen, im Weinkeller des historischen Torbogengebäudes und im barocken Weißen Saal bot das Europäische KulturForum Mainau 2025...
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Count Christian Bernadotte is the President of the European Cultural Forum Mainau and Countess Bettina's husband Philipp Haug the 1st Vice President.
Über uns – Europäisches KulturForum Mainau e.V.
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On January 5, the Christmas Garden on Mainau Island closed its gates for its fifth season, once again welcoming more guests than the previous year. For the first time, the magical mark of over 100,000 tickets sold was reached. As an event format, the Christmas Garden on Mainau Island thus underscored its importance as a tourism driver during the winter season for Mainau Island, the Lake Constance region, and beyond.
Mainau Managing Director count Björn Bernadotte: “The very positive development of the Christmas Garden Mainau Island confirms our shared path and impressively demonstrates what is possible when strong partners work together towards a common goal. We sincerely thank Christmas Garden Deutschland GmbH and C²Concerts GmbH for their commitment, professionalism, and excellent collaboration – together we have created an outstanding foundation for future projects.”
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Mainau Managing Director count Björn Bernadotte: “The very positive development of the Christmas Garden Mainau Island confirms our shared path and impressively demonstrates what is possible when strong partners work together towards a common goal. We sincerely thank Christmas Garden Deutschland GmbH and C²Concerts GmbH for their commitment, professionalism, and excellent collaboration – together we have created an outstanding foundation for future projects.”
Der Christmas Garden Insel Mainau blickt auf bislang stärkste Saison zurück
Am vergangenen Montag, den 5. Januar 2026, schloss der Christmas Garden Insel Mainau die Tore seiner fünften Saison und konnte erneut mehr Gäste als im Vorjahr begrüßen. Über rund sieben Wochen hinweg begeisterte das farbenprächtige Lichtkunst-Event auf der Blumeninsel zahlreiche Besucherinnen...
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