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Things to see in Altenburg (Germany): 35 places and when to go
Altenburg is a town in Germany, and this site lists 35 places in and around it, mainly History (11), With kids (9), Wildlife (6). The best known are Frohburg, Lindenau-Museum and Altenburg station. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.9893, 12.4375
- Places
- 35 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (11) · With kids (9) · Wildlife (6) · Food and drink (5) · Museums and art (4) · Nature (4)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- BER Berlin, 170 km as the crow flies
What to see in Altenburg
The places in and around Altenburg, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- FrohburgHistory11 km
- Lindenau-MuseumMuseum in Altenburg, Germany574 m
- Altenburg stationRailway station in Altenburg, Germany927 m
- Altenburg Castle (Thüringen)Museum in Germany163 m
- MauritianumNatural history museum in Germany693 m
- Gnandstein CastleCastle10 km
- Landestheater AltenburgGerman theatre242 m
- BrauereimuseumMuseum in Germany1.2 km
- Kohren CastleCastle in Frohburg, Saxony, Germany12 km
- Schloss ZedtlitzCastle14 km
- Inselzoo AltenburgWith kids · Wildlife1.2 km
- Rathaus AltenburgHistory576 m
- Eschefelder TeicheNature reserve in Sachsen, Germany9.3 km
- Hinteres StöckigtNature reserve in Sachsen, Germany9.0 km
- Kirche Mutter Gottes vom Berge KarmelChurch building in Rositz, Germany5.3 km
- Restloch ZechauNature reserve in Thuringia, Germany8.3 km
- Rote SpitzenArchitecture501 m
- StreitwaldNature reserve in Sachsen, Germany12 km
- Altenburger DestillerieDistillery1.1 km
- CentaurenbrunnenFountain in Frohburg, Saxony, Germany11 km
- Fernwanderweg Zittau – WernigerodeHiking15 km
- Freibad AltkirchenWith kids9.0 km
- Freibad Regis-BreitingenWith kids12 km
- Freibad SchelditzWith kids4.2 km
And the other 11, by what you come to do:
- With kids: Freizeitbad "Tatami", Miniaturen & Märchengarten, Naturfreibad Frohburg, Schwimmhalle Jahnbad Borna, Tierpark Köbe
- Hiking: Jakobsweg auf der «Via Imperii», Abschnitt Borna-Altenburg, Via Regia
- Food and drink: Kohrener Land Bräu, Kräcker-Bräu GbR, Triller Hofmanufaktur
- Diving: Tauchclub Wintersdorf e.V.
When to go to Altenburg
The best time to visit Altenburg is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:10
- FebPossible9:44
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:19
- JunBest time16:17
- JulBest time15:53
- AugBest time14:21
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:24
- NovPossible8:37
- DecBest time7:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. In June, 35 of the 35 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Altenburg
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 170 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Altenburg?
The best known: Frohburg, Lindenau-Museum, Altenburg station, Altenburg Castle (Thüringen), Mauritianum. In all, 35 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Altenburg?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43.
How do you get to Altenburg?
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 170 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Altenburg as the destination and these 35 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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