Zeppelin Museum Meersburg
Private museum in Meersburg's upper town with one of the largest collections of original components, documents and objects from the era of Zeppelin airships.
About the museum
The Zeppelin Museum Meersburg goes back to the collector and airship historian Heinz Urban, who was fascinated by zeppelins from a young age and gathered thousands of airship-related objects over decades. In 1989 he made his collection accessible to the public in Meersburg; to this day it remains a purely private museum, funded by admission fees and donations without public subsidies.
The exhibition is housed in the basement of a medieval building on Schlossplatz, on the stairway between Steigstraße and Burg Meersburg. According to the museum, it is the second-oldest house in town. Only historical originals are on display; the museum deliberately does without replicas.
On view are aluminum girders and other airship components, radio and navigation equipment, uniforms, onboard tableware, menus, letters and books from roughly 1900 to 1937. Besides civilian passenger flight, a key focus is the airships of the Imperial German Navy in World War I. A short film introduces the history of the zeppelins, and a friends' association devoted to zeppelin history supports the museum's work.
Highlights
- Original components and aluminum girders from historic airships
- Focus on naval airships in World War I
- Onboard china, cutlery and menus from passenger airship travel
- Radio equipment and navigation technology
- Introductory film on the history of the zeppelins
Permanent exhibitions
- Zeppelin-Sammlung Heinz Urban – Original objects on the history of airships from the beginnings to 1937 – from components and radio technology to onboard tableware and documents.
- Founded
- 1989
- Operated by
- Heinz Urban (Privatmuseum)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €4Spa guests with a Kurkarte (visitor's card) |
| Children & teens | €2free up to age 5 · Children up to 14 receive a zeppelin cut-out model sheet as a gift. |
| Groups (20+ people) | €3.50 per personGuided tours for groups of 30 or more are included in admission. |
| Film screening | €1 |
Cash only, no card payments.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The 13th-century building has no accessible entrance.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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On the website, the character "Zeppie" explains to children how zeppelins work. Children up to 14 receive a cut-out sheet to build their own zeppelin as a gift during their visit.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Up to 35 guests.
The video room with 35 seats is available for smaller group events; inquire by phone.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for school classes and groups of 30 or more are arranged individually and included in admission. Dogs are generally welcome; with larger dogs it is best to call ahead because of the narrow aisles. |
