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Travel Guide
Friedrichshafen
02 Quick view 05 Phone calls & Internet 09 Nightlife
02 Germany 05 Top 10 sights 09 Calendar of events
04 Travel etiquette 07 Shopping in Friedrichshafen 11 Hotels
04 Health 08 Restaurants
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Quick view
Friedrichshafen – a brief overview
In European terms, Friedrichshafen, on the shores of Lake Constance, is a modern
city, having only been founded in 1811 by King Friedrich I of Württemberg, who
named it in his own honour. In the 20th century it played an important role in
Germany’s aeronautical history: Zeppelin airships were developed here before
WWI (and were once launched from a floating hangar on the lake), while Dornier
seaplanes were built and tested here in the 1920s and 1930s.
Consequent wartime raids on its factories flattened the city, and most of what
stands today is modern. Despite that, this is a warm and friendly place with a lively
atmosphere.
Germany
General Information
Country overview
Once mockingly referred to as the “land of schnitzels and leather pants,” Germany
has acquired a much more modern image in recent decades. International visitors
are attracted to the big cities, especially the capital, Berlin. Since the fall of the
Berlin Wall in 1989, in particular, the city with its many cultural and entertainment
attractions has become a major tourist destination. But other German cities also
know how to celebrate and enjoy life.
Hamburg’s annual Hafengeburtstag port anniversary festival attracts around two
million visitors every year, the Rhineland is famous for its carnivals, and Munich’s
Oktoberfest is famous the world over.
Germany also has a variety of natural landscapes: for example, from the Wadden
Sea and lowland plains of the northwest, the lakelands in the northeast of the
country, numerous low mountain ranges and heathlands, to the central highlands
and Alpine regions.
Geography
Germany borders Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France,
Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland. The northwest has a
coastline on the North Sea, while the Baltic coastline in the northeast stretches
from the Danish to the Polish border.
The country is divided into 16 states (Bundesländer) and has an exceedingly
varied landscape. In what was once known as West Germany, the Rhine, Bavaria
and the Black Forest stand as the three most famous features, while in the east, the
country is lake-studded with undulating lowlands.
River basins extend over a large percentage of the region, and some of Europe’s
most prominent rivers flow through the country. These include the Elbe, the
Danube and the Rhine.
The highest point in the country is the 2962m (9718ft) peak of Zugspitze Mountain
in the Bavarian Alps. Cable cars run to the summit, which can also be climbed.
General Information
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Key facts
Population: 82,79 million (2017)
Capital: Berlin.
Language
German is the official language. Regional dialects often differ markedly from
standard German.
Currency
Euro (EUR; symbol €) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100,
50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and
1 cents.
Electricity
230 volts AC, 50Hz. European-style round two-pin plugs are in use.
Public holidays
The public holidays for the January 2018 – December 2019 period are listed
below.
Note:
* In catholic regions only
** Sachsen only
*** only in Brandenburg, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Sachsen, Sachsen-
Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, Thüringen
2018
New Year’s Day: 1 January 2018
Epiphany: 6 January 2018*
Good Friday: 30 March 2018
Easter Sunday: 1 April 2018
Easter Monday: 2 April 2018
Labour Day: 1 May 2018
Ascension Day: 10 May 2018
Whit Sunday: 20 May 2018
Whit Monday: 21 May 2018
Corpus Christi: 31 May 2018*
Assumption: 15 August 2018*
Day of German Unity: 3 October 2018
Day of Reformation: 31 October 2018***
All Saints’ Day: 1 November 2018*
Repentance Day: 21 November 2018**
Christmas: 25 and 26 December 2018
2019
New Year’s Day: 1 January 2019
Epiphany: 6 January 2019*
Good Friday: 19 April 2019
Easter Sunday: 21 April 2019
Easter Monday: 22 April 2019
Labour Day: 1 May 2019
Ascension Day: 30 May 2019
Whit Sunday: 9 June 2019
Whit Monday: 10 June 2019
Corpus Christi: 20 June 2019*
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Assumption: 15 August 2019*
Day of German Unity: 3 October 2019
Day of Reformation: 31 October 2019***
All Saints’ Day: 1 November 2019*
Repentance Day: 21 November 2019**
Christmas: 25 and 26 December 2019
All information subject to change.
Travel etiquette
How to fit in
Handshaking is customary in Germany, and it is considered rude to address
people by their first name unless invited to do so. Normal courtesies should be
observed. Before eating, it is normal to say “guten Appetit” to the other people at
the table to which the correct reply is “danke, gleichfalls” (“Thank you, the same to
you”). If you’ve been invited to eat at a German house, it is customary to present
the hostess with unwrapped flowers (according to tradition, you should always give
an uneven number, and it is worth noting that red roses are exclusively a lover’s
gift).
In shops and other businesses, courtesy dictates that visitors should utter a
greeting, such as “guten Tag” (or “grüß Gott” in Bavaria) before saying what it is
that they want; to leave without saying “auf Wiedersehen” or “tschüss” can also
cause offence.
Similarly, when making a telephone call, asking for the person you want to speak
to without stating first who you are is impolite. Casual wear is widely acceptable,
but more formal dress is required for some restaurants, the opera, theater, casinos
and important social functions. Smoking is prohibited where notified, on public
transportation and in most public buildings.
Health
Health
Main emergency number: 112
Food & Drink
There’s nothing to mark out German products as particularly risky to general health
(although it has a partly founded reputation for being high in fat). Tap water is safe
to drink.
Other Risks
Tick-borne encephalitis is present in forested areas of southern Germany;
vaccination is advisable. Rabies is present; look out for ‘Tollwut’ signs. For those
at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered.
During the summer months, sunburn can be a problem. The southwest generally
has the highest temperatures. The usual precautions apply: Use a generous
amount of sunscreen and be sensible about how long you spend in direct sunlight.
Be aware that a breezy day can sometimes mask high temperatures.
If walking over a long distance in warm weather, it’s advisable to drink – and carry
– plenty of water and wear appropriate clothing, including a sun hat. Blisters can
be another problem for hikers. These can often occur if new walking shoes are
being worn over a long distance. Ideally, footwear should be worn in before the
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trip.
As a counterpoint to the balminess of the summer, German winters can be fairly
severe. This is generally truer the further east you travel. If you’re arriving during
the coldest months of the year, make sure you have adequate clothing. At any time
of year, in fact, temperatures can be unpredictable – even in July and August it
makes sense to have a sweater (and maybe an umbrella, too) to hand.
Other health problems that inexperienced travelers might reasonably encounter
are the various knock-on effects of consuming too much alcohol. The risk,
unsurprisingly, is particularly prevalent among those attending Munich’s
Oktoberfest. Be aware that some beers have ABV levels of as much as 6 or 7%
and should therefore be treated with respect.
Phone calls & Internet
Phone calls & Internet
Telephone
Country code:+49
Mobile telephony and Internet
Since June 2017, EU citizens traveling within the EU, and also in Iceland, Norway
and Liechtenstein have been able to use their cell phones and surf the Net without
incurring any extra charges: In other words, customers pay the same price for
phone calls, text messages and data volume as they do at home. Restrictions do
apply to the constant use of SIM cards abroad, however, and caps may be set on
data packages. For full details, contact your mobile telephony provider in your
country. Travelers using a SIM card from a non-EU state do not benefit from the
new arrangement.
Free Internet access via Wi-Fi is possible in many busy tourist spots. When using
public Wi-Fi networks, it is a wise precaution to ensure encryption of all
passwords, credit card details and banking credentials entered. Use of a VPN app
or security software to check the safety of a hotspot is recommended.
Top 10 sights
Top 10 sights in Friedrichshafen
Bodensee (Lake Constance)
Friedrichshafen sits on the northern shore of a 500-sq-km lake on the Swiss
border. The promenade that stretches along the city’s waterfront is a great place to
stroll and admire the views. There are also plenty of cafés for distraction.
Uferpromenade
88045 Friedrichshafen
Germany
Dornier Museum
Dedicated to one of Germany’s most famous aeronautical engineering companies,
this hangar museum has displays outside and in, tracing Dornier’s history from
pioneering pre-war days to the space age.
Claude-Dornier-Platz 1 Opening times:
88046 Friedrichshafen Daily 0900-1700 (May-Oct)
Germany Tue-Sun 1000-1700 (Nov-Apr)
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Tel: +49 7541 487 3600
www.dorniermuseum.de
Viewing Tower
There are great views of the city, the lake, and the Swiss and Austrian mountains
on the far shore, from the viewing platform atop this 22m-high tower. It’s built at the
end of a pier in the harbour.
Seestraße
Friedrichshafen
Germany
Zeppelin flights
For a unique perspective and experience, book a scenic flight out of
Friedrichshafen airport aboard a modern Zeppelin airship; flights last 30 minutes to
two hours. Landlubbers can tour the Zeppelin NT (New Technology) moored in its
hangar.
Messestrasse 132 Opening times:
88046 Friedrichshafen By advance reservation (Mar-Nov)
Germany
Tel: +49 7541 59000 zeppelinflug.de
Zeppelin Museum
Graf von Zeppelin launched his first airship in Friedrichshafen in 1900. This
museum now houses the world’s biggest collection of Zeppelin-related artefacts,
including a part reconstruction of the ill-fated Hindenburg, which exploded
infamously in 1937.
Seestrasse 22 Opening times:
88045 Friedrichshafen Daily 0900-1700 (May-Oct)
Germany Tue-Sun 1000-1700 (Nov-Apr)
Tel: +49 7541 38010
www.zeppelin-museum.de
Schlosskirche and Castle
Beside a privately owned castle by the lakeshore, the twin-towered church is a
grand example of baroque architecture, and has a remarkable white stucco interior.
Schlossstrasse 2 Opening times:
88045 Friedrichshafen Thu and Sat-Tue 0900-1800 (Easter-
Germany Oct)
Tel: +49 7541 21308 Wed 1430-1800 (Easter-Oct)
Fri 1100-1800 (Easter-Oct)
Sun 0900-1800 (Nov-Easter)
www.schlosskirche-fn.de
Klangschiff
The ‘Sound Ship’ sculpture, created by Helmut Lutz in 2000, sits in the water by
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the shores of Lake Constance. The 40m wood and steel ‘ship’ was built to be an
ambassador for peace, and was inspired by the 1990s wars in the Balkans.
Uferstraße 1
88045 Friedrichshafen
Germany
School Museum
This small city centre museum shows how schools developed over time, and what
classrooms would have looked like in 1850, 1900 and 1930. Try your hand at
writing on slates.
Friedrichstrasse 14 Opening times:
88045 Friedrichshafen Daily 1000-1700 (Apr-Oct)
Germany Tue-Sun 1400-1700 (Nov-Mar)
Tel: +49 7541 32622
www.schulmuseum-fn.de
Zeppelin Fountain and Memorial
The city pays tribute to the famous industrialist and local resident with a fountain
and monument near the railway station. The fountain was created in 1909, and
escaped war damage despite everything around it being destroyed.
Uferstrasse 1
88045 Friedrichshafen
Germany
Haldenbergkapelle
Just north of Friedrichshafen in the village of Ailingen, the tiny Haldenberg chapel
is notable for its rural hilltop setting and its magnificent views of Lake Constance
and the Alps.
Kirchweg 10
88048 Friedrichshafen
Germany
Shopping in Friedrichshafen
Shopping in Friedrichshafen
Key Areas
Friedrichshafen’s central pedestrianised zone is the place to look for most needs
and desires. There are also several department stores here. The lakeside
promenade is a great place to find local food items, with fresh-caught fish playing a
central role.
Markets
Bargain hunters should head for the weekly market that sets up every Friday on
Adenauerplatz. Every Saturday a gourmet food market appears on the same spot.
Like most German cities, a Christmas market opens up in December;
Friedrichshafen’s centres on Buchhornplatz in the centre, usually with over 70
festively themed stalls and musical accompaniment.
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Shopping Centres
Most of the major shopping centres are located outside the city in the surrounding
suburbs. One convenient central mall is the Bodensee Center (Meistershofener
Strasse 14), with several hundred outlets. Medienhaus am See (Karlstrasse 42) is
by the harbour, and is home to a host of different retail outlets as well as cafés.
Restaurants
Restaurants in Friedrichshafen
Friedrichshafen is filled with great places to eat in every budget range. Many have
harbour or lakeside settings, and serve lake-caught fish. Most others focus on local
Swabian or more general classic German cuisine.
Goldenes Rad
High-class fish restaurant with large glass windows to maximise the lake views.
Karlstrasse 43 Price: Expensive
88045 Friedrichshafen
Germany
Buchhorner Hof
Classic German cuisine served in elegant surrounds.
Friedrichstrasse 33 Price: Moderate
88045 Friedrichshafen
Germany
Weinstube Glücker
Traditional German Weinstube with a strong emphasis on fish and seafood.
Olgastrasse 23 Price: Moderate
88045 Friedrichshafen
Germany
Zeppelin Museum Restaurant
Enjoy grand harbour views and classic Swabian food in this art deco eatery, part of
the Zeppelin Museum.
Seestrasse 22 Price: Moderate
88045 Friedrichshafen
Germany
Café Antonius
Friendly low-budget café – a great place for coffee and a cake or a light snack.
Karlstrasse 21 Price: Cheap
88045 Friedrichshafen
Germany
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Nightlife
Nightlife in Friedrichshafen
Friedrichshafen has a lively nightlife scene for all tastes, from a relaxed glass of
wine in a traditional Weinstube to a cocktail in a trendy lounge bar.For those
preferring something louder, there are a host of discos, clubs and music bars.
K42
A chic modern bar with a lakeside terrace, this is part of Felder’s Restaurant.
Karlstrasse 42
88045 Friedrichshafen
Germany
Tiffany’s Lounge Bar
Modern, trendy and bijou café, billing itself as the smallest cocktail bar in town.
Friedrichstrasse 73
88045 Friedrichshafen
Germany
Café Bar Belushi
Bustling, down-to-earth student bar that welcomes everyone.
Montfortstraße 3
88046 Friedrichshafen
Germany
Graf-Zeppelin-Haus
Cultural centre with regular musical performances covering everything from opera
and classical to rock and pop.
Olgastrasse 20
88045 Friedrichshafen
Germany
Calendar of events
Calendar of events
Street Magic Festival and Sunday Sales
(Verkaufsoffener mit Strassenzauberfestival)
Shoppers are enticed into town in early April with special Sunday openings
combined with enchanting magic shows outside on the street. While the conjurers
create illusions and cast their spells, local bands and musical groups entertain
crowds in Adenauer Platz.
15 April 2018
www.friedrichshafen.de/wirtschaft-verkehr/sta...
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Venue: City Centre
Bodenseefestival
Taking a new theme each year, this springtime arts festival offers a delightful mix of
classical concerts, literary events, theatrical productions and ballet performances
staged in castles, churches, theatres and museums. Other highlights include film
screenings and masterclasses from the artist in residence.
5 May - 27 May 2018
www.bodenseefestival.de
Venue: Various venues
Ham Radio: International Exhibition for Radio
Amateurs
Amateur radio geeks are in for a treat at this annual show featuring over 200
exhibitors from around 30 countries. As well as sharing tips with experts and
15,000 other hobbyists, visitors can dig around for spare and rare parts in Europe’s
biggest amateur radio flea market.
1 - 3 June 2018
www.hamradio-friedrichshafen.com
Venue: Messe Friedrichshafen
Interkulturelles Stadtfest
Visitors to this two-day lakeside festival can experience a flavour of numerous
different cultures. Groups from around the globe perform folk music and dances on
two stages, while visitors can wander between stalls to sample tasty international
cuisine or browse original handicrafts.
30 June - 1 July 2018
Venue: Uferpromenade
Seehasenfest
Founded in 1949 to entertain children during post-war reconstruction, this festival
is one of Friedrichshafen’s biggest events, featuring colourful parades and crazy
water activities (jousting on the lake anyone?). The guest of honour is the seehase,
the lake’s hare, a role taken on with gusto by a local resident.
12 - 16 July 2018
www.seehasenfest.de
Venue: Various venues
Kulturufer
On the go since 1985, Kulturufer transforms Friedrichshafen’s waterfront into a
massive performance space every July/August. Over 200 artists stage cabaret acts
and concerts, street circus and children’s theatre. There’s comedy, open-air
cinema and dancing too, with shows taking place outdoors and in huge tents.
27 July - 5 August 2018
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www.kulturufer.de
Venue: Uferpromenade
Night Flea Market (Nachtflohmarkt)
Rummaging around Friedrichshafen’s end-of-summer flea market can uncover
some real gems. Bric-a-brac, vintage clothing and mismatched crockery are
stacked high on stalls by the waterfront and it’s a great place to pick up unusual
curios, trinkets, books, paintings and ornaments.
September 2018
www.nz-seegockel.de/
Venue: Uferpromenade
Interboot
All manner of boats are crammed into the exhibition halls and on the lake for this
annual watersports marketplace. From stand-up paddleboards and sea kayaks to
sleek sailing boats and swanky yachts befitting a Russian oligarch, there’s an
incredible array of watercraft on show.
22 - 30 September 2018
www.interboot.de
Venue: Messe Friedrichshafen
City Festival and Sunday Sales (Verkaufsoffener
Sonntag mit Stadtfest)
Local shops present their latest products and winter collections in these special
Sunday openings coinciding with a city festival. As well as plenty of retail therapy
and food tastings, there are kids’ crafts, a Segway course, live entertainment and
competitions.
21 October 2018
www.friedrichshafen.de/wirtschaft-verkehr/sta...
Venue: City centre
Hotels
Hotels in Friedrichshafen
Friedrichshafen has no 5-star hotels, and few true budget options, but it does offer
a broad enough selection of mid-range options to more than compensate.Rooms
can be at a premium when a trade fair is in progress at the city’s Messe exhibition
hall however.
Ringhotel Krone
Large and sumptuous traditional spa hotel just west of the city.
Untere Mühlbachstraße 1 Category: Expensive
88045 Friedrichshafen
Germany
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City Krone
Comfortable and modern spa hotel with an ideal central location.
Schanzstrasse 7 Category: Expensive
88045 Friedrichshafen
Germany
Zeppelin
Modern, family-run, mid-sized option in a convenient central spot.
Eugenstrasse 41/1 Category: Moderate
88045 Friedrichshafen
Germany
Comfort Friedrichshafen
New-build design hotel with full comforts and conveniences.
Ailinger Strasse 128 Category: Moderate
88046 Friedrichshafen
Germany
Stadthotel Kleiner Berg
Simple but bright small hotel, just a five-minute walk from the lake.
Moltkestrasse 20 Category: Cheap
88046 Friedrichshafen
Germany
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