Here you will find practical tips and further information for your stay.
Friedrichshafen is a city known for its numerous attractions. Whether you're interested in history, culture, or sports, there's something for everyone to discover here. One highlight of the city is the various hiking trails and paths that lead through the picturesque landscape. Particularly recommended are the History Trail, the Maybach Trail, and the Zeppelin Trail. The latter leads directly to the Zeppelin Museum, which offers insight into the history of airship travel.
Friedrichshafen also has a lot to offer for museum visitors. The Dornier Museum is dedicated to aircraft technology, while the Fire Brigade Museum provides an insight into the work of firefighters. The School Museum, on the other hand, shows the development of education over time. Particularly impressive is the Zeppelin Museum, which deals with the history of the famous airship.
If you want to experience
Friedrichshafen from above, you can take a round trip with the Zeppelin NT over Lake Constance. Boat trips are also a popular way to explore the region.
In addition to its many attractions,
Friedrichshafen also has a lot to offer culturally. Nine music associations and several orchestras shape the city's music scene. Particularly well-known are the Seehasen Fanfare Corps and the New Jazzport Orchestra. Regular events such as Kulturufer, Seehasenfest and Theater Days on Lake Constance provide variety in the event calendar.
Friedrichshafen also has a lot to offer architecturally. The Castle Church and St. Nikolaus, St. Petrus Canisius, Zum Guten Hirten and St. Columban parish churches are just a few examples of impressive buildings in the city. The Zeppelin Village as well as Winz and Niederberger villas and town hall are listed buildings of special interest.
For congresses and cultural events,
Friedrichshafen Cultural Center offers a variety of options. The Graf-Zeppelin-Haus is the largest cultural and congress center in the city.
Sports enthusiasts also get their money's worth in
Friedrichshafen. The successful volleyball club VfB
Friedrichshafen plays in the Bundesliga and Champions League. But there are also lacrosse, badminton, sailing, football, karate, cycling and swimming offers available. VfB even has a ski and mountain sports department, while TSG Ailingen offers not only football and beach volleyball but also skiing and gymnastics.
If you want to relax after an eventful day in
Friedrichshafen, you will find comfortable accommodation at
Hotel Merian. The
hotel is only 4.7 km from the exhibition grounds and offers a garden as well as free private parking. A terrace invites you to linger.
Overall,
Friedrichshafen offers a variety of attractions and activities for every taste. Whether you're culturally interested or prefer to be active in sports - everyone gets their money's worth here!
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