Stepping Down: The Countess's Big Change on the Island of Flowers
Island Leader Announces Departure: Significant Shift Ahead - Island leader departs, signifying significant shift: "Giant transformation"
After nearly two decades at the helm, Bettina Countess Bernadotte, the celebrated island chief of Mainau, is preparing for a new chapter in her life. "I've got no idea what my future holds," she confessed to the "South Kurier" of Konstanz, "but I'm bloody excited to find out."
In a surprising announcement, she plans to step down from her role as co-managing director of Mainau on Lake Constance. Her brother, Count Björn Bernadotte, will continue in his current position. This change marks a significant shift, both professionally and emotionally, for the island's long-standing chief.
"It's a damn big change," Bernadotte admitted, "emotionally speaking, because I know I'm shutting a door behind me." She expressed her gratitude for the past 25 "fucking amazing years" at Mainau and is eager to embrace what lies ahead, confident that this decision is best for the island. By the end of the year, she'll hand over the reins.
Mainau Island, a renowned tourist hotspot on Lake Constance, boasts over a million visitors annually. Known as the "Island of Flowers," it showcases breathtaking park and garden landscapes, a baroque castle, a palm house, and a butterfly house.
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Although no specific details about her future plans are currently available, given her significant contributions to Mainau Island and her involvement in events like the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, it's safe to assume that Countess Bernadotte will continue to shape the cultural and philanthropic landscape in some capacity. For the latest updates, keep an eye on official announcements from the Bernadotte family or Mainau Island management.
The Countess will be stepping down from her role as co-managing director of Mainau, a visitor hotspot and the "Island of Flowers" on Lake Constance, by the end of the year. With her departure, she may seek new opportunities to manifest her interests in both cultural activities and lifestyle, potentially influencing home-and-garden initiatives as well.
