Germany is a large country; in fact, it is the seventh largest country in Europe. If you can manage it, a cross-country tour of Germany is highly recommended. Germany has sixteen states, and if you have time, you can spend time going from one state to another. You can start your trip in Southern Germany and end it in Northern Germany. In this case, you will begin your journey in Baden-Württemberg state; you can go there by purchasing a ticket to Friedrichshafen Airport. Friedrichshafen is the capital of the Bodensee district in Baden-Württemberg. From Friedrichshafen, you can work your way through towns, cities and states to the northernmost state, Schleswig-Holstein, and its capital city, Kiel.

Friedrichshafen Airport is around 6 kilometers from the city center of Friedrichshafen. Therefore, you will need to take a taxi, a bus or a train to the city center (or your desired destination, say the outskirts of the city or a neighboring city). Better yet, get a car hire in Friedrichshafen Airport. Avis, Hertz, Auto Europe, and Argus Car Hire have Friedrichshafen Airport car hire services. You can reserve your car beforehand and pick up your rental at Friedrichshafen Airport when you land. You can then stay in a downtown hotel and explore Friedrichshafen before leaving for another city or town and proceeding with your cross-country trip.