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Things to see in Bad Sachsa (Germany): 67 places and when to go
Bad Sachsa is a town in Germany, and this site lists 67 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (51), Nature (5), Mountains (4). The best known are Unicorn Cave, Großer Knollen and Jordanshöhe. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 36. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 51.5962, 10.544
- Places
- 67 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (51) · Nature (5) · Mountains (4) · History (3) · Museums and art (3) · With kids (3)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- BER Berlin, 220 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Jordanshöhe, at 723 m.
What to see in Bad Sachsa
The places in and around Bad Sachsa, 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.
- Unicorn CaveCave in Germany11 km
- Großer KnollenMountain in the Harz, Germany11 km
- JordanshöheMountain in Germany14 km
- JagdkopfMountain next to Zorge, Harz, Germany6.5 km
- Scharzfels CastleRock castle10 km
- HundebergNature · Mountains6.0 km
- Roter Bär PitHistoric mine in Sankt Andreasberg, Harz13 km
- Steinkirche ScharzfeldCave in Germany12 km
- Burg SachsensteinCastle2.8 km
- Catharina NeufangMine in Sankt Andreasberg13 km
- Grenzlandmuseum Bad SachsaMuseum in Bad Sachsa, Germany467 m
- HarzfalkenhofWith kids · Wildlife1.5 km
- Harz-Hainleite-WanderwegHiking12 km
- Harzer Baudensteig Etappe 3Hiking10.0 km
- Harzer Baudensteig Etappe 4Hiking3.1 km
- Harzer Baudensteig Etappe 5Hiking4.1 km
- Harzer BaudenSteig Etappe 6Hiking5.3 km
- Harzklub-Weg 12FHiking8.7 km
- Harzklub-Weg 12GHiking6.0 km
- Harzklub-Weg 12KHiking4.1 km
- Harzklub-Weg 12LHiking6.4 km
- Harzklub-Weg 12MHiking6.5 km
- Harzklub-Weg 12NHiking4.8 km
- Harzklub-Weg 12RHiking6.8 km
And the other 43, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Harzklub-Weg 13D, Harzklub-Weg 13E, Harzklub-Weg 13F, Harzklub-Weg 13G, Harzklub-Weg 13H, Harzklub-Weg 13N, Harzklub-Weg 13P, Harzklub-Weg 13Q, Harzklub-Weg 15C, Harzklub-Weg 15E, Harzklub-Weg 15G, Harzklub-Weg 28A, Harzklub-Weg 28B, Harzklub-Weg 28J, Harzklub-Weg 28K, Harzklub-Weg 28L, Harzklub-Weg 29A, Harzklub-Weg 29B, Harzklub-Weg 29C, Harzklub-Weg 29D, Harzklub-Weg 29O, Harzklub-Weg 30L, Harzklub-Weg 30M, Harzklub-Weg 31B, Harzklub-Weg 31C, Harzklub-Weg 31L, Harzklub-Weg 31N, Harzklub-Weg 31Q, Harzklub-Weg 32N, Harzklub-Weg 32P, Harzklub-Weg 32Q, Harzklub-Weg 33B, Harzklub Weg 34L, Harzklub Weg 34M, Harzklub Weg 34O, Harzklub Weg 34P, Harzklub Weg 34Q, Harzklub Weg 36E, Holungen-Bockelnhagen
- Food and drink: Hercynian Distilling Co.
- With kids: Salztal Paradies, Waldbad Ellrich
- Hot springs: Waldfreibad Priorteich
When to go to Bad Sachsa
The best time to visit Bad Sachsa 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.
- JanPossible8:05
- FebPossible9:41
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:23
- JunBest time16:23
- JulBest time15:58
- AugBest time14:24
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:21
- NovPossible8:32
- DecPossible7:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 36. In April, 67 of the 67 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 Sachsa
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 220 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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And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bad Sachsa?
The best known: Unicorn Cave, Großer Knollen, Jordanshöhe, Jagdkopf, Scharzfels Castle. In all, 67 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bad Sachsa?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 36.
How do you get to Bad Sachsa?
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 220 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bad Sachsa as the destination and these 67 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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