Car Hire in Friedrichshafen West - Mini guide to Friedrichshafen West

On Lake Constance, southern Germany, is the town of Freidrichshafen. It is close to the Swiss and Austrian borders, and is most famous for the zeppelin. The town is connected to some towns in Germany and Switzerland by rail links, and ferry routes run across the lake. The local airport offers domestic flights as well as flights to and from the UK. Car rental in Freidrichshafen West is an ideal way to travel.

The town is world-famous for its connection with the zeppelin. It was in Freidrichshafen that many zeppelins were manufactured. Count von Zeppelin built and kept his zeppelins in a floating hangar on the lake. Though expensive, an experience that not many people have is to fly in a zeppelin airship. These trips can be organised in the town.

The main museum in town is the Zeppelin Museum. This museum exhibits various models and artefacts connected with the famous airships, as well as the history of the zeppelin. At the boat harbour, there is a large tower which you can ascend for views of the lake, the Alps and the town itself.

Car hire in Freidrichshafen West is a great way to go shopping in the nearby big cities. You can easily drive into Munich and Zurich as well as Konstanz from Freidrichshafen for a day at the shops. In these cities you will find a large number of chain stores as well as boutiques and small shops selling local crafts, and cute cafés.

Drive around the Lake Constance using the cheap car hire in Freidrichshafen West and you will reach Eriskircher Ried Nature Reserve. The trail is a pleasant way to spend a morning, and you will learn much about the wildlife in the area. After lunch, spend a while strolling the lake's promenade, breathing the fresh air.

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