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Things to see in Bad Elster (Germany): 42 places and when to go

Bad Elster is a town in Germany, and this site lists 42 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (14), Nature (12), Mountains (6). The best known are Hoher Brand, Kapellenberg and Platzerberg. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Germany · 50.284, 12.2392
Places
42 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Hiking (14) · Nature (12) · Mountains (6) · History (6) · Wildlife (6) · With kids (6)
Best time
April to October.
Also possible
November to March.
Nearest airport
MUC Munich, 217 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Počátecký vrch, at 819 m.

What to see in Bad Elster

The places in and around Bad Elster, 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.

And the other 18, by what you come to do:

When to go to Bad Elster

The best time to visit Bad Elster 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.

  1. JanPossible8:17
  2. FebPossible9:48
  3. MarPossible11:33
  4. AprBest time13:32
  5. MayBest time15:13
  6. JunBest time16:10
  7. JulBest time15:47
  8. AugBest time14:17
  9. SepBest time12:21
  10. OctBest time10:26
  11. NovPossible8:42
  12. DecPossible7:50

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50. In April, 42 of the 42 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 Elster

The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 217 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.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Germany, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Bad Elster?

The best known: Hoher Brand, Kapellenberg, Platzerberg, Wirtsberg, Stein Castle. In all, 42 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Bad Elster?

April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50.

How do you get to Bad Elster?

The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 217 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Bad Elster as the destination and these 42 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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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.