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Things to see in Aschaffenburg (Germany): 71 places and when to go
Aschaffenburg is a town in Germany, and this site lists 71 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (25), Food and drink (18), Nature (13). The best known are Schloss Johannisburg, Mespelbrunn Castle and St. Peter und Alexander. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 53. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 49.9749, 9.1473
- Places
- 71 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (25) · Food and drink (18) · Nature (13) · History (9) · Mountains (8) · Museums and art (4)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 43 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Steigkoppe, at 502 m.
What to see in Aschaffenburg
The places in and around Aschaffenburg, 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.
- Schloss JohannisburgPalace in Aschaffenburg, Germany423 m
- Mespelbrunn CastleCultural heritage monument D-6-71-141-7 (0) in Mespelbrunn, Bavaria14 km
- St. Peter und AlexanderChurch in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany159 m
- PompejanumCultural heritage monument D-6-61-000-232 (0) in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria841 m
- Basilika St. Marcellinus und PetrusChurch building in Seligenstadt, Hesse, Germany14 km
- HahnenkammNature · Mountains12 km
- SchanzenkopfHill in Bavaria, Germany11 km
- SteigkoppeMountain in Germany14 km
- SteinknücklNature · Mountains9.9 km
- Hohe-BergMountain in Germany7.7 km
- KauppenMountain in Germany12 km
- Stempel-HöheHill in Bavaria, Germany9.9 km
- GentilhausMuseum in Germany904 m
- Godels-BergHill in Germany2.2 km
- SchlossmuseumMuseum in Germany392 m
- Natural History Museum, AschaffenburgMuseum in Bavaria, Germany121 m
- Naturschutzgebiet Speckgraben bei MainflingenProtected area in Germany8.4 km
- Stiftsmuseum der Stadt AschaffenburgCultural heritage monument D-6-61-000-292 (0) in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria130 m
- RathausCultural heritage monument D-6-71-122-131 (0) in Großostheim, Bavaria12 km
- BackofenCultural heritage monument D-6-71-143-56 (0) in Mömbris, Bavaria12 km
- Schöne EicheOldest Quercus robur 'Fastigiata'12 km
- Naturschutzgebiet Ehemalige Tongrube von MainhausenProtected area in Germany9.0 km
- Ehemaliger Standortübungsplatz Aschaffenburg und AltenbachgrundNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany4.9 km
- Mainauen bei Sulzbach und KleinwallstadtNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany8.6 km
And the other 47, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Bratschweg, Degen-Weg, Diepoldspfad - Gebietswanderweg Roter Punkt Laufach - Rothenbuch, Dietz-Weg, Gebietswanderweg: Oberrodenbach => Alzenau (Hahnenkamm), Gebietswanderweg Rote Diagonale, Gebietswanderweg Roter Balken: Alzenau, Bahnhalt Burg => Hahnenkamm, Gebietswanderweg Roter Balken: Goldbach - Sulzbach, Gebietswanderweg Roter Balken: Hessenthal - Holzlege (bei Echterspfahl), Gebietswanderweg Roter Doppelbalken: Hörstein => Geiselbach, Gebietswanderweg Roter Doppelbalken: Rottenberg => Schimborn, Gebietswanderweg Roter Schrägbalken: Heimbacher Mühle - Feldkahl, Gebietswanderweg Roter Schrägstrich Aschaffenburg - Hohe Wart, Gebietswanderweg Roter Schrägstrich: Hohl - Rückersbacher Schlucht, Gebietswanderweg Rotes Dreieck: Aschaffenburg - Rückersacher Schlucht, Gebietswanderweg Rotes Dreieck: Haibach -> Straßbessenbach, Gebietswanderweg Rotes Dreieck: Hohl => Johannesberg, Gebietswanderweg Rotes Dreieck, Kleinwallstadt - Hohe Wart, Gebietswanderweg Rotes X: Kleinostheim(Wallstadt) - Rückersbach - Wasserlos, Josef-Braun-Weg, Lauf der Verrückten, Mainweg part 9, Toni-Welzbacher-Weg, WEstSPEssart (nördlicher Teil), WEstSPEssart (südlicher Teil)
- Food and drink: Brauerei Bergmann, Brennerei Rossmann, Edelbrennerei A. J. Dirker, Eder & Heylands Brauerei, Greg’s Distillers, Hohe-Wart-Bräu, Kelterei Stenger, Sudhaus, Weinbau Nils Hohnheit, Weinbau Theo Hubert, Weingut Giegerich, Weingut Gunther, Weingut Höfler, Weingut Höflich, Weingut Kapraun, Weingut Klaus Simon, Weinstube Simon, Winzerhof Staudt
- Hot springs: Honisch Beach
- Snow: Skigebiet am Engländer
- Stargazing: Sternwarte Kopernikusschule Freigericht
- With kids: Vitamar
When to go to Aschaffenburg
The best time to visit Aschaffenburg is April to October; also possible: November to March. 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.
- JanPossible8:19
- FebPossible9:49
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:31
- MayBest time15:11
- JunBest time16:07
- JulBest time15:44
- AugBest time14:16
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:27
- NovPossible8:45
- DecPossible7:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 53. In April, 69 of the 71 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 Aschaffenburg
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 43 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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Other towns nearby
- Höchst im Odenwald27 places22 km
- Messel35 places29 km
- Ronneburg37 places30 km
- Bad Orb40 places31 km
- Miltenberg65 places32 km
- Lohr am Main41 places33 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Aschaffenburg?
The best known: Schloss Johannisburg, Mespelbrunn Castle, St. Peter und Alexander, Pompejanum, Basilika St. Marcellinus und Petrus. In all, 71 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Aschaffenburg?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 53.
How do you get to Aschaffenburg?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 43 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Aschaffenburg as the destination and these 71 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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