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Things to see in Bischofsheim i.d.Rhön (Germany): 40 places and when to go
Bischofsheim i.d.Rhön is a town in Germany, and this site lists 40 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (14), Mountains (12), Nature (8). The best known are Wasserkuppe, Kreuzberg and Himmeldunkberg. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.3829, 9.9857
- Places
- 40 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (14) · Mountains (12) · Nature (8) · Food and drink (7) · History (4) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 109 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Wasserkuppe, at 950 m.
What to see in Bischofsheim i.d.Rhön
The places in and around Bischofsheim i.d.Rhön, 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.
- WasserkuppeHighest mountain of the Rhön Mountains in Hesse, Germany13 km
- KreuzbergMountain in the municipality of Bischofsheim in der Rhön, Bavaria, Germany1.5 km
- HimmeldunkbergNature · Mountains4.8 km
- MittelbergMountain in Germany; geonames ID = 28829135.9 km
- ArnsbergMountain in Bavaria, Germany2.2 km
- DammersfeldkuppeNature · Mountains8.9 km
- GangolfsbergNature · Mountains12 km
- Großer AuersbergNature · Mountains8.3 km
- Ostheim Fortress ChurchChurch building in Bavaria, Germany19 km
- Orgelbaumuseum Schloss HansteinMuseums and art20 km
- Ebersburg CastleCastle in Hesse, Germany14 km
- PfarrkircheCultural heritage monument D-6-73-183-10 (0) in Wollbach (Unterfranken), Bavaria17 km
- Kloster KreuzbergBuilding in Bischofsheim an der Rhön, Lower Franconia, Germany1.5 km
- KircheCultural heritage monument D-6-73-117-77 (0) in Bischofsheim in der Rhön, Bavaria1.5 km
- Würzburger Bergbund-HütteMountains · Hiking4.7 km
- AbtswegHiking14 km
- Badesee BurgwallbachHot spring bath10 km
- Berghaus RhönMountains · Hiking10 km
- Brauerei StreckBrewery19 km
- Dorfbrauhaus Schönau a. d. BrendBrewery8.3 km
- Frankfurter HütteMountains · Hiking6.1 km
- Freibad GersfeldWith kids8.3 km
- HeidelsteinwegHiking trail in Hesse and Lower Franconia, Germany8.8 km
- Hessenweg 3 (Teilstück Milseburg-Bad Brückenau)Hiking13 km
And the other 16, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Camino de Santiago, Klosterweg, Kreuzbergweg, Main-Werra-Weg HSN, Ortesweg, Segelfliegerweg Wasserkuppe, Von der Kuppenrhön zur Hochrhön
- Food and drink: Kreuzberger Klosterbrauerei, Neuschter Bräu - AltNeuscht, Pax Bräu, Will Bräu Brauerei
- Snow: Loipenpark Rotes Moor, Skigebiet Arnsberglifte, Skigebiet Zuckerfeld (Wasserkuppe)
- With kids: Wildpark Gersfeld
- Mountains: Würzburger Haus
When to go to Bischofsheim i.d.Rhön
The best time to visit Bischofsheim i.d.Rhön 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.
- JanPossible8:16
- FebPossible9:47
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:32
- MayBest time15:14
- JunBest time16:11
- JulBest time15:47
- AugBest time14:18
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:26
- NovPossible8:42
- DecPossible7:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49. In April, 37 of the 40 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 Bischofsheim i.d.Rhön
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 109 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 Bischofsheim i.d.Rhön?
The best known: Wasserkuppe, Kreuzberg, Himmeldunkberg, Mittelberg, Arnsberg. In all, 40 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bischofsheim i.d.Rhön?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49.
How do you get to Bischofsheim i.d.Rhön?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 109 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bischofsheim i.d.Rhön as the destination and these 40 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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