FFA Museum
Large aviation and vehicle museum at St. Gallen-Altenrhein airfield, with airworthy historic aircraft and Rolls-Royce automobiles.
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About the museum
Altenrhein airfield on the southern shore of Lake Constance has a long aviation history: shortly after the First World War a plant of the aircraft manufacturer Dornier was established here, where flying boats were built. In 1994 a small group of enthusiasts founded the Fliegermuseum Altenrhein, and in July 2019, exactly 50 years after the first Moon landing, the new FFA Museum opened on the same site – a large, modern museum of aviation and automotive history.
The concept links aircraft and automobiles: the museum draws on Frederick Henry Royce, who developed the first aircraft engine out of automobile engineering, and on around 5,000 square metres it shows, alongside historic aircraft, high-quality Rolls-Royce models and other impressive vehicles of the 20th century. A large proportion of the aircraft and vehicles are still airworthy or roadworthy and are maintained on site, so visitors can watch the work being done.
The museum includes the Jet & Prop Heritage, which looks after the long-term preservation of historic Swiss jets and propeller aircraft and, as a competence centre for historic aircraft, passes on old expertise to younger staff. In addition to the exhibition there are flight and car simulators, a Carrera track and event spaces such as a roof terrace, an event hangar and a glass auditorium.
Highlights
- Historic aircraft, many of them still airworthy
- Rolls-Royce automobiles and other vehicles of the 20th century
- Live insight into aircraft maintenance (Jet & Prop Heritage)
- Flight and car simulator and a Carrera track
- Roof terrace with a view of the airfield
Permanent exhibition
- Flugzeug- und Fahrzeugsammlung – Historic aircraft, Rolls-Royce automobiles and other vehicles of the 20th century on around 5,000 square metres; a large proportion are still airworthy or roadworthy.
- Founded
- 2019
- Operated by
- FFA Museum Altenrhein GmbH
Admission & discounts
| Adults | CHF 15 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | CHF 12.50Students, apprentices and seniors with ID |
| Children & teens | CHF 8Children aged 6 to 14 |
| Seniors | CHF 12.50with valid ID |
| Students & apprentices | CHF 12.50Students and apprentices with ID |
| Groups (10+ people) | CHF 12.50 per person10 or more people, per person |
| School group up to age 14 (per person) | CHF 7 |
| School group age 14 and over (per person) | CHF 12.50 |
| Highlights tour for up to 20 people (in addition to admission) | CHF 150for 21 to 40 people CHF 300, for 41 or more people CHF 7.50 per person; also available in English |
| Flight simulator (60 minutes) | CHF 200 |
Members of the FFA Museum have free admission year-round.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
The museum advertises an experience for the whole family: flight and car simulator and a Carrera track; tours can be tailored to children and school classes.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Altenrhein, Flughafen
By train to Rorschach or Rheineck, then by bus to Altenrhein, Flughafen.
By car
Parking available
Car park P2 with a short walk to the entrance; parking tickets can be validated in the museum.
By car, leave the motorway at the sign "Appenzellerland / FFA Museum Altenrhein" and follow the signs to the airport.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Catering, a tearoom in the "Treasure Chamber" and a roof terrace are available for events; regular café service for day visitors is not described on the website.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
- Weddings / ceremonies
Up to 500 guests.
Conferences, seminars, concerts, gala dinners, Christmas parties and weddings in the event hangar, glass auditorium, tearoom and on the roof terrace; for up to over 500 people, enquiries via form.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Highlights tours for groups by registration (form), also in English and outside opening hours; tours can be tailored for children, school classes, specialist audiences and companies. Flight and car simulator and Carrera track on site. |
