Holiday in Friedrichshafen
City in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to September, Zeppelin flights: March to November
Budget/day
90-140 EUR
Getting there from Germany
Own airport with connections to holiday regions, by train about 3-4 hours from Munich or Stuttgart
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What makes Friedrichshafen special as a destination?
Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance is the city of zeppelins and uniquely combines technical history with lakeside idyll. The world-famous Zeppelin Museum in the former harbor train station houses the largest collection in the world on the history and technology of airship travel, including a walkable partial reconstruction of the Hindenburg. German technology enthusiasts and families come here to float over Lake Constance in the Zeppelin NT - an unforgettable experience that can only be found in Friedrichshafen. The long lakeside promenade with its palm trees and views of the Swiss Alps invites for a stroll, while the city garden with its castle church tower forms the landmark of the city. As the second-largest city on Lake Constance, Friedrichshafen offers good infrastructure with its own airport, exhibition grounds, and a vibrant gastronomy scene.
What are the top highlights in Friedrichshafen?
The top highlights in Friedrichshafen include Zeppelin Museum, Zeppelin Flight, Lakeside Promenade, Dornier Museum.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Zeppelin Museum
World's largest collection on airship travel with a walkable Hindenburg reconstruction in the historic harbor train station
Zeppelin Flight
Float over Lake Constance in the Zeppelin NT - a unique flight experience starting from the Zeppelin hangar
Lakeside Promenade
Palm-lined lakeside promenade from the harbor to the castle with alpine panorama and boat docks
Dornier Museum
Aerospace museum with original aircraft, helicopters, and a replica of the Dornier flying boat
Hotels in Friedrichshafen
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Friedrichshafen?
The best time to visit Friedrichshafen is May to September, Zeppelin flights: March to November. 22-28°C, warm and sunny, perfect for lake activities and Zeppelin flights In winter: 0-5°C, cold with fog by the lake, but Christmas market at the harbor and museums as bad weather programs
Recommended travel time
May to September, Zeppelin flights: March to November
Summer
22-28°C, warm and sunny, perfect for lake activities and Zeppelin flights
Winter
0-5°C, cold with fog by the lake, but Christmas market at the harbor and museums as bad weather programs
How much does a holiday in Friedrichshafen cost?
Budget travellers: 50-70 EUR/day, mid-range: 90-140 EUR/day, luxury: 200-400 EUR/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
50-70 EUR
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
90-140 EUR
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
200-400 EUR
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Friedrichshafen?
Own airport with connections to holiday regions, by train about 3-4 hours from Munich or Stuttgart
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Book Zeppelin flights at least weeks in advance - starting from about 250 EUR for 30 minutes, but worth every cent
The Lake Constance ferry from Friedrichshafen to Romanshorn in Switzerland is a nice shortcut
Rent a bike and cycle along the lakeside promenade towards Immenstaad - flat path with lake views
Use the free audio guide app at the Zeppelin Museum - it provides much more detail than the panels alone
What should you eat in Friedrichshafen?
Typical specialities in Friedrichshafen: Lake Constance whitefish Müllerin Art - the local delicacy fried in butter with almond slivers and lemon, Maultaschen - Swabian dumplings filled with meat and spinach, in broth or sautéed, Onion cake with cider - savory yeast cake with onions and bacon, served with fresh apple cider, Lake pike perch prepared in Lake Constance style - with herb crust and seasonal vegetables from the region.
These specialties you must try!
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