Robert von Zeppelin- und Fliegermuseum
Association museum in Wittmund's city center on the aviation history of the region, with Zeppelin exhibits, bicycles with auxiliary motors and printing presses.
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About the museum
The idea of showing the history of the aviation town of Wittmund and its airfield Wittmundhafen in a museum existed as early as the early 1990s. A first step came in 1998 with a small exhibition of models by the town archivist Johannes Mennen in Ardorf, which ended after five years for personnel reasons. From 2006 contact was established with Robert von Zeppelin, a great-nephew of the airship pioneer, who promised his support.
The breakthrough came through Friedrich Janssen, who bought the building on Drostenstraße and made it available to the association founded in 2013. After conversion and renovation by volunteers, the museum opened in June 2015, about a year before the airfield's 100th anniversary.
The collection ranges from zeppelins and bicycles with auxiliary motors to historic printing presses and military aviation at the Wittmund site. Among other things, a detailed model of the first German aircraft carrier is on display. The house is financed through donations, membership fees and admission charges.
Highlights
- Exhibits from the collection of Robert von Zeppelin
- Detailed model of the first German aircraft carrier
- Bicycles with auxiliary motors, forerunners of the Mofa and moped
- Historic printing presses
- History of the Wittmundhafen airfield and of airships
Permanent exhibition
- Luftfahrt- und Technikgeschichte – Zeppelin exhibits, an aircraft carrier model, bicycles with auxiliary motors and old printing presses show the technology and aviation of the region.
- Founded
- 2015
- Operated by
- Robert von Zeppelin- und Fliegermuseum Wittmund e.V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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Admission is €5 per person. Promotions and vouchers are announced on the website.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Playground / play area
In the entrance area there is a large stainless-steel Zeppelin play structure that children love.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking at the Marktplatz, at the Karl-Bösch-Platz and at the town hall (Rathaus).
The museum is in Wittmund's city center (pedestrian zone), Drostenstraße 13.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
For groups of eight or more, an East Frisian tea ceremony is possible in the house's tea room.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | Group visits outside opening hours are possible by arrangement. |
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