Autobau Erlebniswelt

About the museum

The site on the Egnacherweg was once the tank depot of the Swiss federal Alkoholverwaltung (Federal Alcohol Administration), built around 1880 to store industrial alcohol. After the end of the state alcohol monopoly, it passed to the municipality of Romanshorn; in 2007 the entrepreneur and racing driver Fredy Lienhard bought the vacant, heritage-protected halls. After the conversion, the exhibition opened in May 2009.

The idea of showing his private vehicle collection to the public came to Fredy Lienhard when he led a fourth-grade class through his cars and experienced the children's enthusiasm. Today around 120 road-going sports cars, supercars, classics and racing cars are displayed in five exhibition halls with eight exhibition areas; the selection changes over the course of the year. The rooms include the Klassik-Salon in the basement, the Supersport-Galerie, the Racing-Halle with vehicles from rallying, Le Mans, IndyCar and Formula 1, and the Stahltank, a freestanding steel colossus 20 meters in diameter spread over three levels. The Lista Racing Box tells the career of Fredy Lienhard, and since 2021 the Clay Regazzoni Honor Room has been devoted to the most successful Swiss Formula 1 driver, with vehicles, trophies and mementos.

Besides the museum, the autobau AG also owns the Autobau Factory, a commercial center for automotive businesses, and the Carlounge with parking spaces. The halls also serve as an event venue. Visitors come to the museum on Sundays; the bistro in the Pitlane lobby is accessible even without a ticket.

Highlights

• Around 120 sports cars, racing cars and classics from the collection of Fredy Lienhard
• Stahltank: a freestanding steel colossus 20 meters in diameter across three exhibition levels
• Racing-Halle with rally, Le Mans, IndyCar and Formula 1 cars
• Clay Regazzoni Honor Room with the cars and trophies of the most successful Swiss Formula 1 driver
• Heritage-protected industrial site on Lake Constance
• Bistro in the Pitlane lobby, accessible without a ticket

Permanent exhibitions

• Fahrzeugsammlung Fredy Lienhard – Around 120 road-going sports cars, supercars, classics and racing cars in five exhibition halls; the vehicles on display change over the course of the year.
• Clay Regazzoni Honor Room – Vehicles, trophies and mementos of the most successful Swiss Formula 1 driver, in the house since 2021.

Founded

2009

Operated by

autobau AG

Director

Yvonne Stütz

Admission & discounts

Tickets booked online cost CHF 1 less than at the box office; tickets are also available on site. An annual pass and gift vouchers are offered. For groups of more than 70 people, the house recommends a free visit rather than a guided tour.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• 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

According to the entry on ginto.guide, which has been checked by the operator, the house has limited wheelchair access; the wheelchair-accessible unisex toilet and the visitor parking are also only partly accessible. Details on accessibility are available on ginto.guide.

Kids & families

Children up to 6 years old enter free; children up to 15 years pay a reduced price.

Getting there & parking

Reachable from Germany and Austria without a Swiss motorway vignette. The museum is near the harbor with the car ferry to Friedrichshafen and on the Lake Constance cycle path.

Amenities & dining

• Café

Bistro in the Pitlane lobby with snacks and meals, also accessible to guests without a ticket; breakfast is available to order on Sundays. Smoking is permitted in the Smokers Lounge.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 500 guests.

Central event hall with a seminar room, Smokers Lounge, several exhibition halls, an outdoor area with its own circuit and summer terrace, and a catering kitchen; capacity from two to 500 people; also bookable as a photo and film location.

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