Car Museum

Autobau Erlebniswelt

Romanshorn • Switzerland

A car museum in Romanshorn displaying around 120 classic, sports and racing cars from Fredy Lienhard’s collection, with Formula 1 exhibits in a restored industrial setting.

About the venue

Sports cars and Swiss motorsport heritage in Romanshorn

autobau erlebniswelt is a car museum in Romanshorn, near Lake Constance in eastern Switzerland. Housed in the restored buildings of a former fuel depot, it brings together around 120 classic, sports and racing cars, drawn mainly from the collection of Swiss entrepreneur and racing driver Fredy Lienhard. The historic industrial architecture gives the exhibition a distinctive setting.

The displays connect road-car design with professional motorsport. The Racing Hall features cars from disciplines including rallying, endurance racing and IndyCar, while the converted steel tank provides a striking space for Formula 1 cars and racing prototypes. The Clay Regazzoni Honor Room adds a personal perspective through vehicles, trophies and memorabilia associated with the Swiss driver.

Visitors can explore during public opening hours or arrange a guided tour for a closer look at the cars and their stories. Private groups can also combine the collection with event spaces and activities, including separately arranged race-taxi rides and racing simulators.

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Around 120 vehicles

Explore a rotating display of classic cars, road-going sports cars, supercars and competition machinery.

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Formula 1 in the Stahltank

Discover Formula 1 cars and racing prototypes inside a former steel tank converted into a multilevel exhibition.

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Clay Regazzoni Honor Room

Vehicles, trophies and personal memorabilia tell the story of one of Switzerland’s best-known racing drivers.

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Historic industrial setting

Restored fuel-depot buildings provide a distinctive architectural backdrop to the cars and the venue’s event spaces.

Plan your visit

The practical details, in one place.

Egnacherweg 7

Opening hours

MondayClosed

TuesdayClosed

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SaturdayClosed

Sunday10:00 – 17:00

Opening hours may vary. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please check the venue's official Google Maps listing.

Frequently Questions People Ask

Do you have any questions?

The museum displays around 120 vehicles, including classics, sports cars, supercars and professional racing cars. The selection changes throughout the year, so individual vehicles may differ between visits.

Museum tickets are available online and at the ticket desk during public opening hours. Guided tours and special activities should be arranged separately in advance.

Yes. Standard guided tours last around 90 minutes and accommodate groups of 2–15 people. Tours are offered in German, English, French and Italian, and can also be arranged outside regular museum opening hours.

Free visitor parking is available at the museum. If you arrive by train, the walk from Romanshorn railway station takes approximately 15 minutes.

Yes. The museum welcomes children and offers child admission categories. Children aged 0–6 enter free of charge. Check the current ticket options when planning your family visit.

The Pitlane Lobby includes a bistro serving snacks and meals. The bistro is also accessible without purchasing museum admission.

The venue’s published accessibility profile describes the museum as partially wheelchair accessible. Access varies between areas, with some routes involving ramps or stairlifts. Check the detailed access information and discuss your requirements with the museum before visiting.

Dogs are generally not permitted inside the exhibition, except small dogs carried in a bag. An outdoor dog meadow is available on the grounds.