Autobau Erlebniswelt
Autobau Erlebniswelt
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Keizer, OR23 contributions
Aug 2015 • Solo
I arrived on the train to Romanshorn and had to ask around as to how to find the Autobau. Tourist information told me that it was only a 10 minute walk down the road from the train station, and they were spot-on. The place is so unassuming from the outside that if you weren't looking for it, you'd never see it.
Inside, it was breathtaking! As a huge fan of open-wheel and sportscar racing, as well as general automotive exotics, it was so much more than I had anticipated! For some reason, I had assumed it was one big room with a few cars in it, but there was one whole section for racecars, one section for American classics, one section for Italian and British exotics, and another for German cars.
Guests have incredible access to the vehicles. There are no roped-off areas - you can get right up next to these amazing examples and have full 360 degree views. I visited the new Porsche Museum in Stuttgart the previous week, and while this was less "glitzy", it was in many ways more impressive because of the importance of the cars and the fact that they are so available to visitors. Absolutely loved it. Only open on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings. Entry price was 15 Swiss francs.
Inside, it was breathtaking! As a huge fan of open-wheel and sportscar racing, as well as general automotive exotics, it was so much more than I had anticipated! For some reason, I had assumed it was one big room with a few cars in it, but there was one whole section for racecars, one section for American classics, one section for Italian and British exotics, and another for German cars.
Guests have incredible access to the vehicles. There are no roped-off areas - you can get right up next to these amazing examples and have full 360 degree views. I visited the new Porsche Museum in Stuttgart the previous week, and while this was less "glitzy", it was in many ways more impressive because of the importance of the cars and the fact that they are so available to visitors. Absolutely loved it. Only open on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings. Entry price was 15 Swiss francs.
Written 28 August 2015
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Thank you for your feedback. We're looking for a better signalisation from the trainstation/harbour to the autobau. But anyway, we are lucky that you were our guest. Maybe you come back next year: we'll have a new part opend in autumn.
Written 1 September 2015
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Marc W
Weymouth, UK1,949 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
Whilst travelling through Europe on our #windy500 mystery tour I went had a look around this place.
Fortunately the day it was open (it only opens two days a week) was a day we were in town!
This museum is split into two parts, road and racing vehicles. I've no idea how many vehicles are inside but there's a lot!!!
From what I read the outside of the building couldn't be changed but the inside, especially the circular building have been adapted beautifully! Look out for the glass panels in the floor, ceilings strategically placed for better views of the vehicles.
My only criticism with this museum was the lack of English, there was none! From what info is written next to the cars you can work out the year, engine size, make, model etc but after that it was all in Swiss. I know I was in a different country but English info usually appears.
Either way, if you love shiny cars then do not miss this place!!!
Fortunately the day it was open (it only opens two days a week) was a day we were in town!
This museum is split into two parts, road and racing vehicles. I've no idea how many vehicles are inside but there's a lot!!!
From what I read the outside of the building couldn't be changed but the inside, especially the circular building have been adapted beautifully! Look out for the glass panels in the floor, ceilings strategically placed for better views of the vehicles.
My only criticism with this museum was the lack of English, there was none! From what info is written next to the cars you can work out the year, engine size, make, model etc but after that it was all in Swiss. I know I was in a different country but English info usually appears.
Either way, if you love shiny cars then do not miss this place!!!
Written 9 October 2018
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chickandbeast
Southgate, Canada8,687 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
Autobau AG is a specialty museum in Romanshorn Switzerland.
It says in their literature "Autobau AG is the "passion automobile". In the former tank farm in the harbor town of Romanshorn, a meeting place for car enthusiasts, people interested in knowledge, event planners and basically curious people emerged. The world of adventure houses a grand exhibition and offers perfect conditions for events. With the independent entrepreneurs in the factory are all kinds of cars in professional hands, from the classic car over the sports car to the everyday vehicle."
They truly are in love with their cars.
It says in their literature "Autobau AG is the "passion automobile". In the former tank farm in the harbor town of Romanshorn, a meeting place for car enthusiasts, people interested in knowledge, event planners and basically curious people emerged. The world of adventure houses a grand exhibition and offers perfect conditions for events. With the independent entrepreneurs in the factory are all kinds of cars in professional hands, from the classic car over the sports car to the everyday vehicle."
They truly are in love with their cars.
Written 26 June 2017
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Thank you for your feedback.
Written 21 September 2017
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Ingrid W
Chicago, IL288 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
This was a last minute addition to our trip and we were pleasantly surprised. We did not expect to see as many cars and get as close to them as we did. My son and I sat in one of Simone De Silvestro's race cars. It was a neat experience. There is a room dedicated to classic European cars, a room dedicated to American classics, and a room dedicated to race cars.
Written 26 August 2016
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Dear Ingrid. Thank you very much for your feedback. We love to surprise people.
Written 21 September 2017
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muditgoel304
New Delhi, India39 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
The Autobau is a short walk from the Romanshorn Railway station. The fee is around 15 CHF, and it is well worth it, even if you don't really know that much about cars. The museum showcases all kinds of cars, from vintage beauties to former F1 race horses, to even the normal Ferraris and Lamborghinis. It has many breathtaking cars, including one TESCA, vintage Jags, and even a concept car with butterfly doors. There is a placard next to each car that tells you the history of that particular car, and you can easily spend hours getting to know about each one of them. The cars belong to a Middle Eastern collector, and they are taken out for a spin once every year. Besides that, there are also some trophies, helmets, etc from some famous races. The museum also has a cafe, and you can pick up some pretty cool studd from the gift shop like books, Autobau pen drives, etc.
Written 8 February 2014
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Jane E
Paraparaumu, New Zealand23 contributions
Jul 2013
We arrived just after 4pm having driven around Lake Constance to find it closed at 2pm. So we looked through the glass instead.
Written 9 July 2013
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Hi. We are very sorry, that you couldn't visit our exhibition. As comunicated on our website, we're only open on sundays. This will chance after summer holidays: then also wednesday afternoon and evening is open. We hope, that you'll come back. Greetings
Written 12 July 2013
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Terry C
Meilen, Switzerland56 contributions
Aug 2012 • Family
Autobau is truly the best auto museum we have ever visited (have been to UK, Germany and US exhibitions) and it is well worth the easy hour-long trip from Zurich to get here. (There are also other nice villages and things to see in the area of Lake Constance which is near Southern Germany as well.) The Autobau collection is really extensive and unique with many extremely rare cars from a Bugatti to a Vector. Even more exciting is that the exhibitions include numerous racecars, several of them driven by the founder, retired Swiss professional racing driver Fredy Leinhard as well as some driven by other famous current and former racing drivers from Go-Karts to Formula One. The building (a historic former distillery and alcohol storage facility) and exhibits are beautiful and very interesting but the best thing is that you can get up close to the cars and even get into almost all of them! There are also concept cars and prototypes as well as supercars and classic sports cars. Autobau is a car and motorsport lover’s dream, but anyone can enjoy seeing the museum and learning about the science and history of the cars. Everything is sparkling clean and beautifully designed. Autobau has large spaces for entertainment, corporate events, weddings and such and also has a race circuit on the premises for private karting or Ferrari driving. There is also a racing simulator in one of the Formula cars. Autobau is on Lake Constance (Konstanz) in Romanshorn, Switzerland, a very scenic area about an hour by car or train from Zurich. The museum is open to the public on Sundays only but it is possible to schedule private visits at other times, something that is very worthwhile to do. Interesting fact that we learned on our visit – Every car on exhibit has to be driven the distance of a full tank of gas each year to maintain the integrity of its working condition. Every car in the museum actually runs. Autobau was a really great side trip and a lot of fun! Plan to spend at least two hours in the museum, more if you are able to arrange to drive one of karts or Ferrari 360 Challenge racecars. There is a lot to see here and there are very knowledgeable professional guides who can answer questions and tell stories about the cars, the people and their histories. www.autobau.ch.
Written 26 August 2012
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Thank you for your great review. We're happy to see you and your family soon again in Romanshorn.
Written 22 January 2013
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djspfc
Farnham, UK3 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
What an amazing place
Such a varied collection of cars ranging from F1 to family favourites
Lots of exotica and all of the cars are beautifully prepared too
A beautiful homage to Clay Regazzoni was included
The highlight for me was the ‘classic salon’ with a tribute to a fantastic british car from many years ago.
Such a varied collection of cars ranging from F1 to family favourites
Lots of exotica and all of the cars are beautifully prepared too
A beautiful homage to Clay Regazzoni was included
The highlight for me was the ‘classic salon’ with a tribute to a fantastic british car from many years ago.
Written 13 July 2024
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Brenda K
12 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Amazing collection, very accommodating as they weren’t open the day we arrived. Explained from Canada let us in anyway. Had the whole place to ourselves.
Written 27 July 2023
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Thomas L
Copenhagen, Denmark59 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Excellent museum with great variety of cars from classic to F1. Highlight was drive in BMW i8 around small on-prep track for my teenage son.
Written 29 July 2020
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