Friedrichshafen, founded in the 5th century, sits on Lake Constance, on the border of Germany and Switzerland. Whether you enjoy indoor or outdoor activities, the historic or the modern, there is something for everyone in or close to Friedrichshafen. You'll see historical buildings, such as the city's castle, throughout the city. Visit the Zeppelin museum and take a Zeppelin ride over Lake Constance, where the first Zeppelin ride was taken in 1900. For outdoor adventure, the Alps and Lake Constance are nearby. In or around Friedrichshafen, there are many hotels to use as your base for exploration.
Less than seven miles from Friedrichshafen, in the town of Markdorf, the Hotel Wirthshof is about five miles from Lake Constance. The hotel offers single, double and family rooms, as well as suites. Most rooms have balconies or terraces with panoramic views of the Alps. All rooms have private bathrooms, A/C, cable TVs and direct-dial phones. A complimentary breakfast buffet is included. There are daily exercise classes, including yoga, aerobics and Nordic walking. For relaxation, there are massage services and a sauna. The restaurant, with a terrace, serves international cuisine and local wines.
Hotel Wirthshof
10 Steibensteg
Markdorf, 88677
011-49-7544-5099
wirthshof.de
The Max Hotel, in Lindau, 15 miles from Friedrichshafen, is about 200 yards from Lake Constance. The hotel, completely redecorated in 2007, offers small and simple rooms--single, standard, comfort and Avantgarde--with private bathrooms, satellite-LCD TVs, Wi-Fi, mini-bars and phones. The on-site restaurant serves a morning buffet breakfast and local and international cuisine for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is for guests only. For more variety, there are several restaurants in the nearby town.
Max Hotel
1 Giebelbach Street
Lindau, 88131
011-49-8382-6066
max-hotel.de
The Bodensee Hotel, located in Kressbronn, is nine miles from Friedrichshafen. The 100-year-old villa sits on a hill overlooking the lake. The bright, single and double rooms and suites offer private bathrooms, climate control, LCD TVs, Wi-Fi and free calls within Germany. Local, fresh cuisine is served in the restaurant or on its terrace. Check out the view of the lake from the indoor pool, warm up in the sauna or relax with a spa treatment.
Bodensee-Hotel Sonnenhof
8 Sonnenhof
Kressbronn, 88079
011-49-7543-500-220
sonnenhof-bodensee.de
