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Friedrichshafen

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Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Friedrichshafen is the summer, between May and September, as you can enjoy both the outdoor activities as well as many events during that perios. However, the autumn can be nice for having a walk along the lake, whereas the winter is often dominated by heavy fog due to high humidity.

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Bodensee Airport

Bodensee Airport is located three kilometres north-east of the city. By far, the easiest way to travel to central Friedrichshafen is by train, and the journey takes approximately 5-10 minutes depending on your final stop. A taxi ride will take about 8 minutes, and there are also car rental companies and shuttles available at the airport.

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Passport / Visa

Germany can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

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Public Transport

Friedrichshafen has an excellent infrastructure with an extensive network of buses and some train connections that can both be checked on the same website. Travelling by bike is a popular alternative, and many visitors rent bicycles for the duration of their stay.

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Taxi

There are plenty of taxis in Friedrichshafen, and they are usually called by phone. One of them is Taxi Lutz but there are also other companies: Taxi Friedrichshafen +49 754 124 099 Taxi Furhmann Allmannsweiler Straße 112 +49 754 155 555

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Pharmacy

Pharmacies are located over the whole town, and a main one is the Bodensee Apotheke. Other pharmacies can be found here: Seehas Apotheke Metzstraße 2, Friedrichshafen +49 754 137 775 99 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am-7pm. Sat 8am-4pm Apotheke am hafen Karlastraße 57, Friedrichshafen +49 754 123 136 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-6pm. Sat 9am-2pm

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Post

Post offices are located over the whole town, just look for the yellow signs to find a letter box or post office. The main post office is at Ailinger Straße but there are other shops as well: Post Office Eckmähde 64, Friedrichshafen +49 754 195 204 23 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm. Sat 8am-12pm Post Office Zeppelingstraße 296, Friedrichshafen +49 180 233 33

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Telephone

Country code: +49 Area code: 7541

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Electricity

230 V, 50 Hz, C/F

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