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Things to see in Bad Gandersheim (Germany): 22 places and when to go
Bad Gandersheim is a town in Germany, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Nature (6), Mountains (4). The best known are Battle at the Harzhorn, Seboldshausen and Altendorfer Berg. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 51.8633, 10.06
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Nature (6) · Mountains (4) · Hiking (4) · Temples (2) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 197 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bad Gandersheim
The places in and around Bad Gandersheim, 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.
- Battle at the Harzhorn235 battle between Roman and Germanic troops (c.235)4.6 km
- SeboldshausenTemples4 m
- Altendorfer BergNature · Mountains11 km
- Kloster BrunshausenFormer monastery, now museum in Bad Gandersheim, Germany2.9 km
- Schloss OldershausenChâteau in Kalefeld, Germany8.2 km
- Burg SehusaBuilding in Seesen, Germany8.3 km
- StauffenburgHistory8.7 km
- Claus-BergHill in Lower Saxony, Germany9.5 km
- Drögen-BergHill in Germany13 km
- HeberbergNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany10 km
- SilberhohlNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany9.7 km
- Söhr-BergSummit12 km
- St. SixtiChurch building in Northeim, Lower Saxony, Germany18 km
- Städtisches Museum SeesenMuseum in Seesen, Germany8.4 km
- E11 European long distance pathWalking path in Europe9.4 km
- Freibad SudheimWith kids22 km
- Hallenbad NortheimWith kids18 km
- Harzklub-Weg 1KHiking11 km
- Harzklub-Weg 1OHiking10 km
- Königsweg Brüggen - Werla (Etappe 2 Graste - Königsturm)Hiking12 km
- WilhelmsbadHistory7.9 km
- Zum Alten FritzHistory7.9 km
When to go to Bad Gandersheim
The best time to visit Bad Gandersheim 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.
- JanPossible8:02
- FebPossible9:40
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:25
- JunBest time16:26
- JulBest time16:01
- AugBest time14:26
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:21
- NovPossible8:30
- DecBest time7:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. In April, 22 of the 22 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 Gandersheim
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 197 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
- Osterode am Harz84 places21 km
- Alfeld (Leine)28 places22 km
- Dassel19 places24 km
- Salzgitter24 places31 km
- Hildesheim34 places32 km
- Bad Harzburg117 places34 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bad Gandersheim?
The best known: Battle at the Harzhorn, Seboldshausen, Altendorfer Berg, Kloster Brunshausen, Schloss Oldershausen. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bad Gandersheim?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34.
How do you get to Bad Gandersheim?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 197 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bad Gandersheim as the destination and these 22 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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