Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Fernweh and how it can help you plan your perfect road trip adventure.
How do I plan a road trip with multiple stops using Fernweh?
Fernweh makes multi-stop road trip planning incredibly simple. Just add locations to your trip by searching or tapping on the map, set your stay duration at each stop, and Fernweh automatically calculates travel times and dates. You can add unlimited stops, rearrange them with drag and drop, and view your entire journey on an interactive map.
What makes Fernweh different from Google Maps for trip planning?
While Google Maps is excellent for navigating from point A to B, Fernweh is specifically designed for multi-day itineraries with multiple stops. Fernweh offers features Google Maps doesn't have for trip planning: automatic date calculations based on stay duration, trip organization across multiple days or weeks, offline access to your itinerary, CarPlay integration, and the ability to export your trip in various formats. Fernweh is purpose-built for travelers planning complex journeys.
How can I collaborate on trip planning with friends?
Fernweh makes planning trips with friends and family easy. You can invite others to collaborate on your trip planning, allowing everyone to contribute ideas and suggestions. Each person can add or edit stops, and all changes sync in real-time across devices. You can also export and share your itinerary in various formats (PDF, GPX, KML, CSV, JSON, Markdown) for those who don't have the app.
Does Fernweh work offline?
Yes!* Once your trip is created, Fernweh stores all your trip data locally on your device, making it accessible offline. This is perfect for international travel or areas with poor connectivity. While searching for new locations requires an internet connection, all your saved trips and their details are available anytime, anywhere. *Note: Navigation and map data require an internet connection as they rely on Apple Maps services.
Can I export my trip to other apps or formats?
Absolutely! Fernweh offers extensive export options including PDF (for printing or sharing), GPX and KML (for GPS devices and other mapping apps), CSV and JSON (for data manipulation), and Markdown (for easy reading). This flexibility ensures your trip data works seamlessly with other tools in your travel planning workflow.
How does Fernweh work with Apple CarPlay?
Fernweh integrates with Apple CarPlay to make navigation during your road trip seamless. You can view your trip itinerary on your car's display, select any destination from your trip, and open it directly in Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. This integration ensures safe and convenient access to your trip details while driving.
Which Apple devices support Fernweh?
Fernweh is available for iPhone and iPad running iOS/iPadOS 18 or later. The app is optimized for both device types with layouts that take advantage of each screen size. With iCloud sync, your trips automatically stay up-to-date across all your devices.
How does Fernweh handle my data and privacy?
Fernweh is built with privacy as a core principle. We don't sell or rent your data, use third-party analytics, or include ad frameworks. Your trip data is stored locally on your device and, if you choose, synced through your personal iCloud account. This means your travel plans remain private and under your control at all times.
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