| Friedrichshafen | ||
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| State | Germany | |
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| Federated state | Baden-Württemberg | |
| Altitude | 400 m a.s.l. | |
| Inhabitants | 58.848 (December 2008) | |
| Prefix tel | 49 7541, 7544, 7546 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 88045–88048 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Friedrichshafen is a center in the Baden-Württemberg, a federated state in the southeast of Germany.
To know
Friedrichshafen (pronunciation: friːdrɪçshaːfən or frɪdrɪçsˈhaːfən) offers a wide range of aviation-related attractions and museums. It also has one of the longest riverside walks on the lake.
Geographical notes
Friedrichshafen is located on the northeastern corner of the Lake Constance (Bodensee), near the widest point of the lake in the German federal state of Baden-Württemberg. It also has nice views of Austria, Switzerland and the alps on a clear day beyond the lake.
When to go
Friedrichshafen is a town that lives mainly in the summer. It attracts for Lake Constance, attracting many Germans due to the fact that the average temperatures are among the highest in Germany. While in the winter the city is less active.
Background
The city played a pivotal role in aviation history, as Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin developed and built his famous airships that ruled the skies in the early 20th century and where similar small airships have still been made today. In addition, the Dornier company which after several mergers and acquisitions is now part of the Airbus company.
The mostly modern city was almost completely rebuilt after the bombings in World War II.
How to orient yourself
Friedrichshafen: full screen map.The highlights of the city are the three museums and the Schlosskirche (the main church) with its dome, the main reminder of Friedrichshafen's Baroque past.
The reference of the city is undoubtedly the position of the station located a short distance from the riverside, with branches there is also a beautiful marina.
How to get
By plane
- 1 Friedrichshafen Airport (Bodensee-Airport Friedrichshafen - IATA: FDH) (in suburbs). It is a small international airport with direct flights to Toulouse, London--Gatwick and Frankfurt.
- From the airport train station (Friedrichshafen Flughafen), there are regular commuter trains to the city, or in the opposite direction to Ravensburg is Ulm. It is also possible to take a taxi to the center for € 10-15, depending on the distance.
- 2 Zurich airport (Flughafen Zürich - ZRH) (11 km north of the city). The most important Swiss airport with over 20 million passengers per year.
- From Zurich take one of the frequent trains to Romanshorn, and then take the ferry on the Lake Constance. As the last ferry leaves around 7:30 pm during the low season, this is not an option for late arrivals. Alternatively, take a train to Zurich main station and take the Flixbus from there.
- 3 Memmingen airport (Allgäu Airport Memmingen - FMM). A cheaper alternative could be this airport located in Bavaria. To reach the airport take the train from Memmingen in Friedrichshafen. The train journey takes between 2 and 3 hours.
By car
22 km west of Lindau, 20 km south of Ravensburg.
- 4 Friedrichshafen harbor (Friedrichshafen Hafen). There are several ferries that connect the shores of the lake. In 45 minutes by ferry you can reach it Romanshorn on the Swiss side of the lake. From there, you can board express trains to Swiss cities such as Zurich, Lamp is Bern. Or by taking the catamaran which in 40 minutes (Bodensee Katamaran) (pedestrians and cyclists only) connects Friedrichshafen with Constance. There is a train station there where you can take trains to many Swiss destinations, including Basel and Zurich.
- Ships Bodensee-Schiffsbetriebe GmbH (BSB) - connections for people and cars.
On the train
- 5 Friedrichshafen station. This is the main station in the city which is connected with a regular train service from Stuttgart is Ulm. Another railway line runs along the Lake Constance (although mainly inland and not very scenic) from Lindau via Friedrichshafen a Radolfzell, Schaffhausen is Basel. In summer, the trains to and from Friedrichshafen may be crowded with groups of cyclists.
- 6 Friedrichshafen Hafen station. It is a secondary station in the city.
- 7 Friedrichshafen Landratsamt station. A station on the western outskirts of the city.
- 8 Friedrichshafen-Manzell station (under the flyover of the main road).
- 9 Friedrichshafen-Fischbach station.
- 10 Friedrichshafen-Kluftern station.
- 11 Friedrichshafen Ost station.
- 12 Löwental station.
- 13 Friedrichshafen flughafen station. Connects with the airport and the Dornier Museum
By bus
- 14 Friedrichshafen bus station (Friedrichshafen Stadt train terminal), Bahnhofplatz (Station square). Links offered by various companies including Flixbus for various cities of the Germany, for Zurich (2 hours and 20 mins) e Salzburg.
How to get around
The city of Friedrichshafen covers a fairly large area along the lake side and inland. There is public transportation, including a fairly expensive night bus system, but the best way to get around is by bike or car. During the high season in the summer and for large exhibitions (eg Eurobike or Interboot) the streets can get quite busy and traffic jams for those entering and exiting Friedrichshafen are frequent. In particular on the B31 (Lindau-Friedrichshafen-Immenstaad-Hagnau-Meersburg-Überlingen).
By public transport
There are gods in the city city buses.
By taxi
- Taxi Alex, ☎ 49 7541 599959.
- Taxi Fuhrmann & Schmid, ☎ 49 7541 33333, 49 7541 55555.
- Kohle taxi, ☎ 49 7541 71888.
- Lutz taxi, ☎ 49 7541 71700, 49 7541 32222.
- Schildknecht taxi, ☎ 49 7541 6699.
- Speedway taxi, ☎ 49 7541 207777, 49 152 22978777.
- Taxi Zeren, ☎ 49 7541 304848, 49 176 61795805.
By bike
There are several shops that rent bikes in the city.
What see
- 1 Zeppelin Museum, Seestraße 22.
€ 8 full, € 4 reduced (May 2018). Located in the historic port station building, this museum features the world's largest collection of airship history, construction and travel. Under the same roof it is possible to visit an important collection of art dating from the late Middle Ages to the present day. The main attraction is the 33-meter-long reconstruction of part of the LZ 129 Hindenburg in its original size, so visitors can board just like the original passengers did in the 1930s. The authentically equipped passenger lounges give an impression of how people traveled during the time of the "silver giants". Two entire floors of the Zeppelin Museum are dedicated to different aspects of Zeppelin history and technology. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum organizes special events and temporary exhibitions.
€ 8 full, € 4 reduced (May 2018). Located in the historic port station building, this museum features the world's largest collection of airship history, construction and travel. Under the same roof it is possible to visit an important collection of art dating from the late Middle Ages to the present day. The main attraction is the 33-meter-long reconstruction of part of the LZ 129 Hindenburg in its original size, so visitors can board just like the original passengers did in the 1930s. The authentically equipped passenger lounges give an impression of how people traveled during the time of the "silver giants". Two entire floors of the Zeppelin Museum are dedicated to different aspects of Zeppelin history and technology. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum organizes special events and temporary exhibitions..jpg/150px-N25_(27001391275).jpg)
- 2 Dornier Museum, Claude-Dornier-Platz 1 (Close to the airport, accessible via the airport train station), ☎ 49 7541 48736 11, @[email protected]. € 9.50 full, € 4.50 children, € 7.50 reduced. (May 2018).
May-Oct: Mon-Sun 09: 00-17: 00; Nov-Apr: Tue-Sun 10 am-5pm. Museum of the aeronautical company of the same name. Everyone can be a pioneer - this is the central message of the Dornier Museum. Located near Friedrichshafen Airport, the museum opened in the summer of 2009, offering a 100-year experience of aviation and aerospace as a fascinating experience. The extraordinary architecture houses nearly 400 exhibits on 5000 m², including 12 original aircraft, 7 space travel exhibits and a life-size model. A pioneering spirit at hand for all those interested in technology and history, families and friends of aviation.
May-Oct: Mon-Sun 09: 00-17: 00; Nov-Apr: Tue-Sun 10 am-5pm. Museum of the aeronautical company of the same name. Everyone can be a pioneer - this is the central message of the Dornier Museum. Located near Friedrichshafen Airport, the museum opened in the summer of 2009, offering a 100-year experience of aviation and aerospace as a fascinating experience. The extraordinary architecture houses nearly 400 exhibits on 5000 m², including 12 original aircraft, 7 space travel exhibits and a life-size model. A pioneering spirit at hand for all those interested in technology and history, families and friends of aviation.
- 3 Schlosskirche (Evangelical Church). The Schlosskirche with its two 55 m high domed towers made of Rorschach sandstone is the landmark of Friedrichshafen. It was built by Christian Thumb from 1695 to 1701 and belongs to the famous Baroque buildings of Upper Swabia. Since 1812 it has been a Protestant church. In 1944 it was partially destroyed by air raids, rebuilt from 1947 to 1951 and then returned to the Protestant community.
- 4 Schulmuseum (School museum), Friedrichstraße 14 (A few steps from the main station), ☎ 49 7541 32622, @[email protected]. € 3.50 full, € 1.50 reduced (May 2018). Apr-Oct: Mon-Sun 10: 00-17: 00; Nov-Mar: Tue-Sun 14: 00-17: 00. At the Schulmuseum Friedrichshafen (school museum) it's like going back to school. During your visit you will find out how schools developed and what classrooms were like in the 1850s, 1900s and 1930s. Historical teaching materials and picturesque exhibits such as old slate pencil boxes, folders and large cardboard cones filled with sweets and small gifts received on the first day of school, brings back fond memories of the old school days. On the two-seater school bench you can try to write. Negative aspects of previous school life are also represented, such as how discipline and obedience were applied to pupils by force, shaming them with a wooden donkey or having them kneel on a three-sided piece of wood.
- 5 Lookout tower on the pier (Moleturm). A 22 meter high building that offers a nice view over the city, the palace church and the waterfront.
Events and parties
- Eurobike. First week of September. International bicycle fair.
What to do
- 1 Walk along the lakefront. Walk along the lakefront from the east of the harbor to the Evangelist church (to the west).
- Go cycling. Rent a bicycle (see Gasthof Rebstock below) or bring your own and cycle along the lake to Meersburg (west) or Lindau (east). The cycle path to Lindau is more pleasant, since it is not necessary to follow the main road. It is also quite popular to take a tour around the entire lake in one (for a sportsman with shortcuts), two (a reasonable amount of time), or three or more days.
- Boating, Käthe-Paulus-Straße 1, ☎ 49 07542 951 55 19, @[email protected]. Mon-Fri 9: 30-13: 00 and 14: 00-18: 30. Sat 9: 30-14: 00. There are probably other scenic locations along the lake where rowing is possible, but in Friedrichshafen there is a canoe rental and they also organize excursions on one of the small tributaries in Lake Constance.
- 2 Climbing. In addition to an indoor climbing facility managed by the DAV (Deutscher Alpenverein)[link not working] for its members and affiliates, there is an adventure park in nearby Immenstaad (about 12km from Friedrichshafen) which is more suitable for families, children or groups in a team building exercise.
- 3 Flights, Messestraße 132 (At the airport, near the exhibition center), ☎ 49 7541 5900 0, @[email protected]. € 200 - € 765 (May 2018). You can board the Zeppelin airship and get a bird's eye view of the lake and surrounding area, depending on the tour. Tours last between 30 minutes and 2 hours.
- 4 Swim in the lake, Königsweg 11, ☎ 49 7541 28078. May-Sep. If you happen to be in Friedrichshafen during the hot time of the year, it is worth going to Strandbad, the local outdoor swimming pool.
- 5 Go to the protected area near Friedrichshafen (Eriskircher Ried). Easily accessible by bicycle, this green area with large trees is a pleasant place to find shade in the summer and to see the birds from a platform overlooking the lake.
Shopping
- 1 Bodensee Center, Meistershofener Straße 14, @[email protected]. Mon-Sat 7:00 am-10:00pm. Relatively large mall with all kinds of shops.
- 2 REWE City (Supermarket), Bahnhofpl. 3 (Station clearing), ☎ 49 7541 3003452. Mon-Sat 06: 00-24: 00.
- 3 Direct breeder (Suburbs of Friedrichshafen). On this small farm it is possible to buy fresh milk. Just ask the breeders (they don't necessarily speak English). There is a room near the cow manger where you take milk (you will have to bring a container) from a small tank, leaving the money.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
- 1 Lukullum, Friedrichstraße 21, ☎ 49 7541 6818.
- 2 Spicy-Grill, Zeppelinstraße 140, ☎ 49 7541 31077.
- Hotel Restaurant Maier, Poststraße 1-3, ☎ 49 7541 4040.
Where stay
Moderate prices
- 1 Graf-Zeppelin-Jugendherberge Friedrichshafen, Lindauer Straße 3, ☎ 49 7541 72404. Youth hostel.
Average prices
- 2 Pension Wurster, Georgstr. 14, ☎ 49 7541 72694, fax: 49 7541 33970, @[email protected]. €50. A pleasant and well-kept place within walking distance of the center. A double room with shower, toilet and TV
- 3 Hotel Restaurant Maier, Poststraße 1-3, ☎ 49 7541 4040.
- 4 Gasthof Rebstock, Werastraße 35, ☎ 49 7541 9501640. € 85 (Aug 2018). In this B&B, besides the possibility of accommodation, there is the possibility of renting bicycles for € 8 per day.
High prices
- 5 Traube am See, Meersburger Str. 11, ☎ 49 7541 9580.
Safety
Friedrichshafen is a rather quiet city, the only part a little more degraded is the station square, often a meeting place for stragglers and time wasters, with frequent police interventions although everything is always kept at a rather high level of security.
How to keep in touch
Keep informed
- 15 Information Office, Bahnhofplatz 2, ☎ 49 7541 20355444, fax: 49 7541 20355450, @[email protected]. May-Sep: Mon-Fri 09: 00-18: 00, Sat 09: 00-14: 00; Apr-Oct: Mon-Fri 09: 00-17: 00, Sat 09: 00-14: 00; Nov-Mar: Mon-Thu 09: 00-16: 00, Fri 09: 00-12: 00.
Around
A few kilometers from Friedrichshafen there is the playground Ravensburger and in front there is Minimundus, the world in miniature.
In the surroundings, there are the towns of Ravensburg, Lindau is Meersburg of tourist interest. You can consider a visit to Ulm or on the other side of the Lake Constance to Constance.
- 16 Affenberg Salem, Mendlishauser Hof, 88682 Salem, ☎ 49 7553 381, @[email protected]. € 9 full, € 6 reduced (Jun 2018). Mon-Sun 09: 00-18: 00. A park with barbary monkeys suitable for children.
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