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About Friedrichshafen

Friedrichshafen is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany and the region. It is a great holiday destination as it is situated on the shores of Lake Constance, offering visitors a variety of extreme sports, especially watersports.   

The lake is also a great option for those who love to go swimming. Compared to other areas in Germany, Friedrichshafen experiences a temperate climate, making it very popular in the summers. However the city is ideal for vacation year-round. Enjoy a great stroll around the historic harbor and dine at one of the many harbor restaurants. The city offers some of the finest examples of German cuisine as well as delicious alternatives from international cuisine.

While not many, there are some decent hotels in the region. At the Dornier-Museum you can enjoy artifacts and get information related to the history of aviation in the city and its surroundings. You can easily get to Berlin and other German cities from Friedrichshafen. 

Transportation to Friedrichshafen City Center from Airport

Friedrichshafen Airport

Friedrichshafen is a wonderful holiday destination for nature lovers. The city is situated on the shore of Lake Constance (the Bodensee), against the breathtaking landscape of the Alps. Friedrichshafen is the city where Ferdinand von Zeppelin established the dirigible factory, so the city is also renowned in the field of aviation. There are many vehicles in the city that make up urban transportation.

There is a dock built on Lake Constance that operates ferry and passenger ships for those who want to go to different parts of Switzerland or Germany by sea. Great importance is placed on bicycle routes in order to provide bicycle access to all parts of the city. The use of bicycles in Friedrichshafen is quite advanced when compared to other European cities. Taxis are also used extensively in order to alleviate some of the city’s traffic, especially during the summer months.

Friedrichshafen is one of Germany’s most important holiday destinations. Therefore the airport is always crowded. There are a variety of transportation alternatives available, which operate with great frequency throughout the day, to get to the city center from the airport. You can get to the city center by bus and taxi. For those who want to escape the busy tempo of certain transportation alternatives, consider renting a car at the airport. Renting a car is a convenient and comfortable way to get to the city center.

Taxi

Friedrichshafen Airport, also known as Bodensee Airport, is located in very close proximity to the city center. You can get to the city center from the airport in about 10 minutes by taxi. Taxis are readily available at the airport 24 hours day. Most taxi drivers speak English, which makes traveling by cab even more convenient.

Bus

There are 5 different bus lines that provide transportation from the airport to the city center. Buses 7586, 7394, 3, 8 and 18 provide transportation to the city center every hour of the day. Buses operate from 5:30 am to 11:30 pm. It takes 15 minutes to get to the city center from the airport by bus.

Rental Car

There are many rental car companies located in the airport terminal building. These companies provide rental car services 24 hours a day. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Europcar, Avis, Hertz and Enterprise.

Weather in Friedrichshafen

DayMin - Max
SundayMin -3ºC - Max 1ºC
MondayMin -3ºC - Max -1ºC
TuesdayMin -3ºC - Max 1ºC
WednesdayMin -2ºC - Max 8ºC
ThursdayMin 0ºC - Max 8ºC

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