Wollmatinger Ried is a nature reserve on the north bank of Lake Constanse and Reichenau is an island in the lake. Â
In 724, the first monastery was built on the Reichenau island by the bishop Pirmin, and Reichenau quickly developed into an influential religious, cultural, and intellectual centre. During the Early and High Middle Ages, the Reichenau Abbey was one of the significant monasteries across the Frankish Empire. Because of its historical importance and the exceptional quality of the architecture and artwork found in the island's three churches and abbey, Reichenau was declared a World Heritage Site in 2000. In other words the place is packed with history. Today the island is also famous for its vegetable farms. I really loved the atmosphere on Reichenau.Â
The Wollmatinger Ried next to the island is a large nature reserve, a wetland area of reeds which is used by many birds as a stopover during their annual migration.
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