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Things to see in Attendorn (Germany): 41 places and when to go
Attendorn is a town in Germany, and this site lists 41 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (13), Nature (10), Mountains (7). The best known are Atta Cave, Nordhelle and Bilstein Castle. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 51.1224, 7.9227
- Places
- 41 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (13) · Nature (10) · Mountains (7) · History (7) · With kids (4) · Food and drink (4)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 83 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Nordhelle, at 663 m.
What to see in Attendorn
The places in and around Attendorn, 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.
- Atta CaveDripstone cave in Germany643 m
- NordhelleMountain in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany12 km
- Bilstein CastleCastle7.3 km
- Schnellenberg CastleCastle248 m
- Haus BamenohlCastle in the town of Finnentrop (Olpe district), Germany6.3 km
- Hohe BrachtNature · Mountains9.3 km
- RüenhardtMountain in Germany8.9 km
- WaldbergMountain in Germany11 km
- Märkische Museum RailwayMuseum in Germany11 km
- Buchen- und Bruchwälder bei Einsiedelei und ApollmickeNature reserve in Olpe district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany7.9 km
- Burg BorghausenCastle ruin close to Attendorn, Germany5.9 km
- Elspe FestivalTheatre festival in Germany8.9 km
- Hem-BergHill in Germany15 km
- Hohe LeyMountain and nature reserve in Finnentrop, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany4.3 km
- PlattbergHill near Plettenberg in Sauerland, Germany7.9 km
- St.-Martinus-KircheParish church in Olpe, Germany12 km
- WaldenburgCastle ruins in Germany2.8 km
- X24 Möhne-Westerwald-WegHiking3.6 km
- X8 EhmsenwegHiking10 km
- AquaMagis PlettenbergWater park, water slides and sauna complex in Plettenberg, Germany13 km
- Bergbaumuseum SiciliaschachtMuseum in Germany9.8 km
- Museum „Heimatstube“ SchönholthausenMuseum in Finnentrop, Germany9.6 km
- Knochenmühle FretterArchitecture12 km
- Schloss BrüninghausenCastle in Plettenberg, Germany15 km
And the other 17, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Talsperrenweg, X5 Siegerlandweg, <4> Plettenberg - Attendorn - Olpe, Kammweg 10, Sauerland-Höhenflug, X12 Richard-Schirrmann-Weg (Werdohl-Drolshagen), [X22 Kurkölner Weg [Attendorn]](/paises/europa/alemania/x22-kurkolner-weg-attendorn/), [X22 Kurkölner Weg [Olpe]](/paises/europa/alemania/x22-kurkolner-weg-olpe/), X6 Robert-Kolb-Weg (Etappe: Attendorn bis Jagdhaus), X6 Robert-Kolb-Weg (Etappe: Haus Rhade bis Attendorn)
- Food and drink: Bräukels, Ilsen-Brauerei, Nicole Kost - Wein und Spirituosten, Repetaler Heldenbräu
- With kids: Freizeitbad Olpe, Pepa-Funpark
- Mountains: SGV Jugend- und Wanderheim Bamenohl
When to go to Attendorn
The best time to visit Attendorn 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.
- JanPossible8:09
- FebPossible9:44
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:35
- MayBest time15:20
- JunBest time16:18
- JulBest time15:54
- AugBest time14:22
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:23
- NovPossible8:36
- DecPossible7:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. In April, 41 of the 41 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 Attendorn
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 83 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
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- Reichshof52 places26 km
- Bad Berleburg43 places33 km
- Wilnsdorf45 places36 km
- Fröndenberg/Ruhr32 places40 km
- Hagen63 places40 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Attendorn?
The best known: Atta Cave, Nordhelle, Bilstein Castle, Schnellenberg Castle, Haus Bamenohl. In all, 41 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Attendorn?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41.
How do you get to Attendorn?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 83 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Attendorn as the destination and these 41 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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