Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Friedrichshafen, Germany
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2.2 km
44 m
Experience Friedrichshafen in Germany in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in FriedrichshafenSight 1: Schloss Friedrichshafen
Hofen Abbey, also known as Friedrichshafen Castle, is a former Benedictine monastery on Lake Constance in the area of today's city of Friedrichshafen. It bears the name castle because it fell into the possession of the House of Württemberg after secularization in the 19th century.
Sight 2: Schlosskirche
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The Evangelical Lutheran Castle Church is located at the end of Klosterstraße in Friedrichshafen and on the Lake Constance circular route and is an important building in the course of the Upper Swabian Baroque Road. Its two 55 m high towers are a striking landmark of the city of Friedrichshafen. At the time of its construction in 1702, it was the largest baroque church building on Lake Constance.
Sight 3: Marinefliegergeschwader 3 Graf Zeppelin
Naval Aviation Squadron 3 "Graf Zeppelin" is a flying squadron of the German Navy, which is based at Nordholz Air Base and is subordinate to the Naval Aviation Command. The squadron is equipped with Lockheed P-3C Orion and Dornier 228 LM aircraft.
Sight 4: Katholische Pfarrkirche St. Nikolaus
The Friedrichshafen History Trail offers information on historically significant sites and buildings in the Baden-Württemberg city of Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance in Germany.
Sight 5: St. Nikolaus
The Catholic Church of St. Nicholas is a cultural monument and stands in Schanzstraße or at Adenauerplatz in the city of Friedrichshafen. Due to its proximity to Lake Constance, its bell tower is a landmark of the city.
Sight 6: Zeppelin Museum
The Zeppelin Museum Friedrichshafen is a museum in Friedrichshafen in Germany, the birthplace of the Zeppelin airship. The museum houses the largest collection on airship travel in the world, and chronicles the history of the Zeppelin airships. In addition, it is the only museum in Germany that combines technology and art. The museum has been in its current location at the Hafenbahnhof since it was reopened in 1996. The exhibition was designed by HG Merz.
Sight 7: Schussen - Grillhaus am See
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The Schussen motor ferry was a railway and automobile ferry on Lake Constance, which was used from 1929 to 1983 on the ferry line between Friedrichshafen and Romanshorn. After the ferry was retired, the superstructures were set up on land and serve as the clubhouse of the Sailing Motor Boat Club Friedrichshafen.
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