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Things to see in Bad Arolsen (Germany): 45 places and when to go
Bad Arolsen is a town in Germany, and this site lists 45 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (23), History (10), Nature (10). The best known are Arolsen Castle, Escheberg and Isthaberg. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 51.3353, 9.0713
- Places
- 45 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (23) · History (10) · Nature (10) · Mountains (6) · Wildlife (3) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 150 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Isthaberg, at 523 m.
What to see in Bad Arolsen
The places in and around Bad Arolsen, 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.
- Arolsen CastleMuseum in Bad Arolsen, Germany6.1 km
- EschebergNature · Mountains14 km
- IsthabergMountain in Germany10 km
- OfenbergMountain in Hesse, Germany8.3 km
- SchützebergMountain of Hesse, Germany8.7 km
- Burgruine Großer GudenbergCastle ruin14 km
- Rodeser-BergNature · Mountains8.9 km
- Stöcke-BergMountain in Germany5.2 km
- Auf der Buchenlied bei WirmighausenNature reserve in Diemelsee, Hesse, Germany14 km
- Graner BergMountain in Germany7.6 km
- Schloss CansteinChâteau12 km
- Stiftskirche St. Peter und PaulChurch in Germany20 km
- Auf der EulenkircheNature reserve in Marsberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany13 km
- Burgruine RodersenCastle ruin7.7 km
- Felsenlandschaft HollenkammerCave and natural monument of Hesse, Germany5.8 km
- KlebbergNature reserve in Marsberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany13 km
- KugelsburgCastle ruin in Germany9.6 km
- WeidelsburgCastle ruin8.6 km
- Stadtkirche WolfhagenChurch building in Hesse, Germany6.8 km
- Schloss HöhnscheidChâteau in Bad Arolsen, Germany6.6 km
- Diemel-Eder-WegHiking9.7 km
- Eder-Elbe-WegHiking9.0 km
- EderseewegHiking13 km
- Ehringen - WaldschmiedeHiking2.7 km
And the other 21, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Habichtswaldsteig, Herkulesweg - Etappe 4, Hessenweg 4 (Teilstrecke Marsberg - Edersee), Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad, Etappe Naumburg - Wolfhagen, Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad, Etappe Wolfhagen - Zierenberg, Jakobsweg Höxter - Marburg, Jakobsweg Höxter - Marburg (Teilstrecke Volkmarsen - Fritzlar), Korbacher Straße, Märchenlandweg - Etappe 16, Märchenlandweg, Märchenlandweg - Etappe 18, Märchenlandweg - Etappe 19, Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Hann. Münden - Brilon, Nord Süd Trail, Aschnitt Falkenstein - Nieder-Werbe, Upland-Weserbergland-Weg, Volkmarsen - Viesebeck, Volkmarser Weg, Waldecker Weg, Wolfhagen, W2 - Um den Ofenberg
- History: Hotel Brunnenhaus Schloss Landau
- Diving: Twistesee (Twistestausee)
When to go to Bad Arolsen
The best time to visit Bad Arolsen 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.
- JanPossible8:07
- FebPossible9:43
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:36
- MayBest time15:21
- JunBest time16:21
- JulBest time15:56
- AugBest time14:23
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:22
- NovPossible8:34
- DecPossible7:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39. In June, 45 of the 45 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 Bad Arolsen
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 150 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
- Vöhl38 places21 km
- Fritzlar41 places27 km
- Borgentreich23 places29 km
- Kassel107 places30 km
- Willingen (Upland)52 places33 km
- Hofgeismar48 places39 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bad Arolsen?
The best known: Arolsen Castle, Escheberg, Isthaberg, Ofenberg, Schützeberg. In all, 45 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bad Arolsen?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39.
How do you get to Bad Arolsen?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 150 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bad Arolsen as the destination and these 45 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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