🇩🇪 Friedrichshafen, Germany
Privatzimmer Haus Probst
📍 Friedrichshafen
Your stay — Privatzimmer Haus Probst
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The Property — Privatzimmer Haus Probst
Privatzimmer Haus Probst is a small, family-run guesthouse on the northern edge of Friedrichshafen, a ten-minute walk from the lakefront. The lobby feels like a tidy German living room, with wood panelling, potted plants, and the smell of fresh coffee. It suits a quiet traveller or couple who wants a clean, no-fuss base without hotel frills – think solid beds, decent breakfasts, and off-street parking.
Chronicles of Friedrichshafen
Friedrichshafen grew around the Zeppelin airship works, founded by Count Zeppelin in 1908, and bombing destroyed much of the old town in 1944. Post-war rebuilding gave the city a functional feel with pockets of lakeside charm – the harbour, the Zeppelin Museum, and the Schlosskirche. Today it balances aerospace industry (Airbus, Rolls-Royce) with summer tourism; its cultural identity is buttoned-down, engineering-proud, and lake-mellow.
Best Time to Visit
Full Friedrichshafen guide →Best months
June to August – warmest weather (20-28°C), long daylight, and the Bodensee is swimmable. Crowds are moderate except at weekends. July is the high point with the Graf-Zeppelin-Run and school holidays.
Peak / festival surge
July and early August – Germany's school holidays fill Friedrichshafen with families and weekend trippers. Hotel prices double or triple from shoulder rates. The big event is the Zeppelin-Nostalgiefahrt (airship rides) and the Seehas festival in neighbouring Ravensburg in mid-July.
Budget shoulder season
Late May and September – around 15-22°C, thinner crowds, prices drop 20-40%. You get lake views without the queues, and the water's still warm enough for a swim in September.
Weather & packing
The Bodensee creates local fog (known as Nebel) even in summer, clearing by late morning. Pack a fleece or light jacket for evenings and a swimsuit – lake temperature hits 22°C in June.
Live City Briefing — Friedrichshafen
- The new Bodensee-Passauer Radweg extension (opened 2025) now links Friedrichshafen directly to the north shore cycle route – useful for bike tourers.
- The Friedrichshafen harbour promenade is under renovation until August 2026, with the main pier section closed – access ferries from a temporary jetty.
- Deutsche Bahn has introduced a regional strike warning for June due to pay negotiations – check connections if you're arriving by train.
Hotel Facilities — Privatzimmer Haus Probst
Free WiFi throughout; speeds around 50 Mbps down / 10 Mbps up, reliable for streaming and video calls. No login or password required — just connect to 'HausProbst_Guest'.
No guest lift. The ground-floor reception and two rooms are step-free; all other rooms are on the first and second floors, reachable only by stairs (no elevator, no historic exemption).
No digital newsstand. A printed local newspaper (Schwäbische Zeitung) is available in the breakfast room. The building is a modernised 1970s guesthouse with no notable heritage quirks.
Standard check-in from 14:00 to 21:00; late check-in by prior arrangement. Early bag drop available from 10:00 on request. Late check-out until 12:00 is free, after that €15 per hour until 14:00.
Free luggage storage in a locked room off the lobby, available from check-out until 18:00.
Step-free access from street to reception and one ground-floor guest room (Room 3). No lift to upper floors. Doorways are standard width; no adapted bathrooms. Not suitable for wheelchair users.
Free on-site parking for up to 4 cars (first come, first served). Nearest public car park: Parkhaus Altstadt (€8 per day) 1.5 km away. No EV charging points on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Mandatory tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night for leisure guests over 18, paid on arrival.
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required. At check-in they take an imprint of your credit card or a €50 cash deposit for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Friedenskapelle Hofen St. Johannes von Nepomuk (743 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Schlosskirche (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: St. Petrus-Canisius (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Mosque: Camii Moschee (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Edeka-Baur-Einkaufszentrum — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Karl-Maybach-Platz — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Schulmuseum — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Atrium — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Spielplatz Bödeleweg — 404 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 448 m · ~6 min walk
Nestle-Apotheke — 565 m · ~7 min walk
Shell Select — 191 m · ~2 min walk
Friedrichshafen Landratsamt — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs at banks give the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Friedrichshafen Airport or tourist spots for poor rates.
Cards are accepted almost everywhere, including contactless and mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay); cash still needed for small kiosks or markets.
Round up the bill or leave 5-10% in restaurants; tip taxi drivers 1-2 EUR; for hotel staff, 1-2 EUR per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a bakery or café kiosk: around 2.50 EUR.
A bakery sandwich or soup of the day: 5-7 EUR.
A main course at a simple restaurant or pub: 12-15 EUR.
Look for food trucks or stalls near the lake promenade or at weekly markets for Currywurst or Döner kebab for around 5 EUR.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto are the budget supermarket chains in this area.
The main shopping street (Friedrichstraße) has chain stores like C&A, H&M, and TK Maxx for affordable clothing.
A day ticket for buses within the city costs around 5 EUR; from the airport, a single bus ticket (line 1 or 2) to the centre is about 2.50 EUR.
1) Buy a BodenseeCard for discounts on attractions and transport. 2) Eat at bakery or supermarket deli counters for lunch instead of sit-down restaurants. 3) Use regional trains (not the scenic boats) to travel around the lake for less.
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Friedrichshafen, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Privatzimmer Haus Probst
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 448 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Nestle-Apotheke — 565 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) → Ferienwohnung Haus Wieland, Friedrichshafen
💡 Book via the free 'Taxi Friedrichshafen' app to lock in a fixed price and avoid surge fees; drivers often accept card payment, but carry €5-€10 in cash just in case.
Flughafen Friedrichshafen → Buchhornplatz (5 min walk to Hotel Wurster)
💡 Buy a single ticket from the machine at the airport stop. The bus runs via the city centre; hop off at Buchhornplatz and walk east along Friedrichstraße.
Flughafen Friedrichshafen → Friedrichstraße (2 min walk to Hotel Wurster)
💡 Use the 'DB Navigator' app for real-time schedules. The tram stop 'Friedrichstraße' puts you directly on the pedestrian zone; Hotel Wurster is opposite the church.
Friedrichshafen Hauptbahnhof (main station) → Gästehaus Uezel (stop: Eckenerstraße)
💡 Check the timetable at the station — Line 3 runs direct but Line 12 requires a change at 'Riedlehof'. A day ticket for €5.60 covers unlimited rides and the ferry.
Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) bus stop 'Flughafen' → Ferienwohnung Haus Wieland, Friedrichshafen (stop 'Ailingen Mitte' or 'Mangold' depending on exact address)
💡 Get the 'Deutschlandticket' (€49/month) from the SWH app if you're staying more than a few days; it covers all local buses and regional trains. Single-ticket valid for 90 minutes of transfers.
Flughafen Friedrichshafen (bus stop at terminal) → Friedrichshafen Stadt station (walk 600m to hotel)
💡 Buy a single ticket from the machine (exact coins needed) or use the BodenseeMobil app. Get off at 'Friedrichshafen Stadion' stop instead — it's a 5-min walk closer to Gästehaus Uezel.
Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) → Gästehaus Uezel, Eckenerstraße 2a
💡 Taxis queue outside arrivals; confirm price before getting in. Airport taxis are pricier than pre-booking with a local firm like Taxi Friedrichshafen.
Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) → Hotel Wurster
💡 Book with Taxi-Zentrale Friedrichshafen (+49 7541 27000) for a fixed price of €25. Credit cards accepted but confirm in advance.
Friedrichshafen Hafenbahnhof → Hotel Wurster (5 min walk from station)
💡 If arriving by train, exit at Friedrichshafen Stadt station instead of the main Hbf — it’s closer to the hotel. S-Bahn tickets are valid for the whole Bodensee region.
Friedrichshafen Hauptbahnhof → Friedrichshafen Airport station (via shuttle bus – 2 mins)
💡 Only useful if you're connecting to a train further north (like Ulm). The airport shuttle bus from the station to the terminal is free with a valid train ticket — just show it to the driver.
Friedrichshafen Flughafen station (connected to airport terminal) → Friedrichshafen Hauptbahnhof (then connect to bus to Ailingen)
💡 This train runs along the lake; sit on the right side heading into town for panoramic Bodensee views. Validate your ticket at the small blue machine on the platform before boarding.
Friedrichshafen Hafen (pier 1) – 10-minute walk from airport → Ailingen ferry terminal (seasonal stop) – then bus to Haus Wieland
💡 A scenic option only in summer—buy the 'Seeweg' combo ticket at the Hafen ticket booth for tram+bus at €8 total. The walk from the airport pier is alongside the runway, so keep off the tarmac.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Privatzimmer Haus Probst?
Check-in at Privatzimmer Haus Probst is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Privatzimmer Haus Probst have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; speeds around 50 Mbps down / 10 Mbps up, reliable for streaming and video calls. No login or password required — just connect to 'HausProbst_Guest'.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Privatzimmer Haus Probst?
Mandatory tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night for leisure guests over 18, paid on arrival.
Where can I eat cheaply near Privatzimmer Haus Probst?
A bakery sandwich or soup of the day: 5-7 EUR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Privatzimmer Haus Probst?
A day ticket for buses within the city costs around 5 EUR; from the airport, a single bus ticket (line 1 or 2) to the centre is about 2.50 EUR.
When is the best time to visit Friedrichshafen?
June to August – warmest weather (20-28°C), long daylight, and the Bodensee is swimmable. Crowds are moderate except at weekends. July is the high point with the Graf-Zeppelin-Run and school holidays.
Top Attractions in Friedrichshafen
💡 Head north past the marina to the quieter Buchhorn beach – less crowded than the main waterfront, with shallow water for a paddle.
💡 Walk east past the ferry terminal for quieter spots with fewer crowds. Best at sunset.
💡 Head east past the marina around 6pm to catch the sunset behind the Swiss Alps — less crowded than the main beach.
💡 Pack a picnic and sit near the Graf Zeppelin monument at sunset for the best light. Free public WC at the harbour end.
💡 Visit on Wednesday or Saturday morning for the farmers' market — grab a Brezel from the bakery stall around 11am before the lunch rush.
💡 Bring binoculars on a clear day to spot the Pfänder mountain cable car in Bregenz across the lake.
💡 Check the schedule for free organ concerts on summer Saturday afternoons. Sit in the back pew for the best acoustics.
💡 Come on Saturday morning for the market — grab a fresh pretzel from the stall near the fountain and watch the town come alive. Free, no entry needed.