Car Hire Friedrichshafen Airport, Germany

Car Hire from Friedrichshafen Airport

Friedrichshafen Airport is an airport located just 3km (1.9 miles) north of the town of Friedrichshafen in Germany. It is served by a number of low cost budget airlines offering cheap flights to people wishing to visit the town and its surrounding areas. The availability of these discount flights have meant a great increase in the number of budget tourists traveling to the area for a cheap holiday.

The town of Friedrichshafen is situated on the northern shores of Lake Constance in the south of Germany, very close to the borders with both Switzerland and Austria. It is by and large a modern city, having been completely rebuilt after World War II, and is known for it's long lakeside promenade.

Things to see in Friedrichshafen

Many people may fly to Friedrichshafen to avail of the cheap flights offered by budget airlines, before moving on to locations in Austria or Switzerland. There are a number of excellent ski resorts within an hour's drive of the airport, and even more within 2 hours drive. The low cost flights to Friedrichshafen coupled with the town's proximity to popular ski resorts make it an ideal starting point for those looking for a cheap ski/snowboarding holiday.

Things to do in Friedrichshafen

Friedrichshafen itself is an interesting town with a number of sights and attractions for tourists. The Zeppelin Museum is probably the town's most notable attraction, and is a tribute to Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, creator of the famous Zeppelin aircrafts. Admission to the museum is cheap at just €7.80 for adults. A trip around Lake Constance in a Zeppelin Aircraft is a unique and remarkable experience. Costing upwards of €335 per flight, it is certainly not cheap and probably won't make it onto the itinerary of a budget traveler.

The lakeside promenade of Friedrichshafen is a gorgeous esplanade that affords fantastic views of both the lake and the surrounding Swiss and Austrian alpine landscape. The lookout tower at the entrance to the harbour in Friedrichshafen is one of the city's new major landmarks. Climbing six levels up the steel staircase will bring you to a viewing platform that provides a spectacular panoramic vista of the Lake, the harbour, the Alps, and the town itself.

Eating out/nightlife in Friedrichshafen

Friedrichshafen is home to a number of restaurants, bistros and cafés where local and seasonal cuisine can be enjoyed at reasonable prices. If the regional cooking is not to your taste, there is plenty of international cuisine available. Lakeside restaurants allow for a beautiful lake view while you eat and will really add to your dining experience.

Nightlife in Friedrichshafen

Cheap eats can be found in Friedrichshafen, and budget dining will not prove too difficult. For those not too restricted by budget, there are a number of fine haute cuisine establishments to choose from serving delicious local and international dishes.

Nightlife here is not known for being particularly wild, however there are a number of bars, pubs and clubs where you can enjoy a drink and some entertainment.

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