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No. 8901 · Germany · Western Europe

Friedrichshafen

47.65°N 9.48°E · 400 m

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Overview

Friedrichshafen is a city at the northeastern corner of Lake Constance (Bodensee) in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, with a population of about 61,000 people. The city is famous as the birthplace of Zeppelin airships, where Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin developed and built his famous airships in the early 20th century, and similar smaller airships are still produced here today.

Architecture · Cycling · Day Trips · History · Museums

Before you go

Accommodation

Budget options include Pension Wurster (double €50) and a youth hostel. Hotels available for higher budgets.

Food

Various restaurants and fast food options around the city center. Skybar offers views with drinks.

Transport

Public transport includes night buses; best explored by bike or car. The B31 road gets congested during summer and exhibitions.