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Themed tour of Lake Constance shipping - then and now

Friedrichshafen, Germany

Did you know that until 1976 railways were loaded onto ships? This so-called trajectory traffic existed between Friedrichshafen and Romanshorn. Learn curious stories like these and interesting facts about shipping on Lake Constance, from the cargo sailing ships and the steamship fleet to today's excursion ships of the "White Fleet".

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Opening hours

May–October
Sun 16 May
Sun 19 September
Sun 17 October (open Sunday)

each at 11:15 am

Recommended time
90 Minutes
Price
Adults
7.00 €

One-time free guided tour with the Bodensee Card PLUS

only available in German

Kids
0.00 €
Additional information

Registration & Meeting point

No reservations required | Subject to availability, max. 25 persons.
Meeting point in front of the BSB counter, Seestraße 23 (sales office White Fleet).

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