# Things to see in Bischofswerda (Germany): 35 places and when to go

> Bischofswerda is a town in Germany, and this site lists 35 places in and around it, mainly History (12), Nature (7), Mountains (7). The best known are Lichtenberg, Convent of St. Mariestern and Valtenberg. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/bischofswerda/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Germany · 51.1263, 14.1758
- **Places:** 35 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/historia/) (12) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/naturaleza/) (7) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/montana/) (7) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/senderismo/) (7) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/espiritual/) (4) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/familia/) (3)
- **Best time:** April to October and December.
- **Also possible:** January to March and November.
- **Nearest airport:** BER Berlin, 145 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Valtenberg, at 586 m.

## What to see in Bischofswerda

The places in and around Bischofswerda, 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.

- [Lichtenberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/eierberg/): Nature · Mountains · 14 km
- [Convent of St. Mariestern](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kloster-sankt-marienstern/): German monastery · 12 km
- [Valtenberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/valtenberg/): Nature · Mountains · 9.3 km
- [Burg Stolpen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/stolpen-castle/): Castle in Saxony, Germany · 11 km
- [Hochstein](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/hochstein/): Mountain in Germany · 7.7 km
- [Klosterberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/klosterberg/): Nature · Mountains · 5.2 km
- [Schwedenstein](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schwedenstein/): Mountain in Germany · 11 km
- [Barockschloss Rammenau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/barockschloss-rammenau/): Château in Rammenau, Germany · 4.9 km
- [Rüdenberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/rudenberg/): Hill in Germany · 4.5 km
- [St. Martin's Church, Nebelschütz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/sankt-martin/): Catholic church in Germany · 15 km
- [Gaussig House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schloss-gaussig/): Historic manor in Saxony, Germany · 9.8 km
- [Tanne-Berg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/tanneberg/): Mountain in Germany · 12 km
- [Schloss Oberlichtenau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schloss-oberlichtenau/): Château in Pulsnitz, Germany · 16 km
- [Lutheran St. Jacobs Church, Neustadt (Saxony)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/st-jakobi/): Church building in Saxony, Germany · 11 km
- [Tier- und Kulturpark Bischofswerda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/tier-und-kulturpark-bischofswerda/): Zoo in Germany · 3 m
- [Kleinwolmsdorf](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/distanzstein-grossharthau/): History · 6.5 km
- [Small Bee Museum Oberlichtenau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kleines-bienenmuseum-oberlichtenau/): Museum in Germany · 16 km
- [Ostroer Schanze](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/ostroer-schanze/): History · 10 km
- [Klosterkirche St. Annen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/sankt-annen/): Church building in Kamenz, Germany · 17 km
- [Schloss Helmsdorf (Stolpen)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schloss-helmsdorf/): Castle · 14 km
- ["Braukeller" Schützenhaus Pulsnitz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/braukeller-schutzenhaus-pulsnitz/): Brewery · 13 km
- [Inn with all parts of the building, including the hall Schloßstraße 12](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/burghotel-stolpen/): House in Stolpen, Germany · 11 km
- [Erlebnisbad Mariba](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/erlebnisbad-mariba/): With kids · 12 km
- [Fernwanderweg Ostsee–Saaletalsperren (Abschnitt Niesky – Freiberg)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/fernwanderweg-ostsee-saaletalsperren-abschnitt-niesky-freibe/): Hiking · 7.9 km

And the other 11, by what you come to do:

- **Hiking**: [Jakobsweg an der Frankenstraße, Bautzen-Bischofswerda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/jakobsweg-an-der-frankenstrasse-bautzen-bischofswerda/), [Jakobsweg an der Frankenstraße, Bischofswerda-Ullersdorf](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/jakobsweg-an-der-frankenstrasse-bischofswerda-ullersdorf/), [Kamenz - Stolpen - Kuhstall (Sächs. Schweiz)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kamenz-stolpen-kuhstall-sachs-schweiz/), [Oberlausitzer Bergweg (Abschnitt: Valtenberg – Butterberg)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/oberlausitzer-bergweg-abschnitt-valtenberg-butterberg/), [WaldHaus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/waldhaus/), [Westlausitz-Rundweg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/westlausitz-rundweg/)
- **History**: [Inn Am Markt 8](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/landhotel-zum-erbgericht-heeselicht/)
- **With kids**: [Masseneibad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/masseneibad/)
- **Snow**: [Ski Elstra](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/ski-elstra/), [Wintersport in Steina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/wintersport-in-steina/)
- **Diving**: [Steinbruch Haustein](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/steinbruch-haustein/)

## When to go to Bischofswerda

The best time to visit Bischofswerda 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.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 09 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 44 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 32 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 35 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 20 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 18 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 54 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 22 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 22 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 23 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 36 |
| December | Best time | 7 h 41 |

In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. In June, 33 of the 35 places are at their best.

When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Bischofswerda

The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 145 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.1263%2C14.1758)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.1263%2C14.1758)

## Other towns nearby

- [Sohland an der Spree](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/sohland-an-der-spree/): 60 places · 20 km
- [Radibor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/radibor/): 22 places · 20 km
- [Bad Schandau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/bad-schandau/): 65 places · 25 km
- [Dresden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/dresde/): 114 places · 31 km
- [Hoyerswerda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/hoyerswerda/): 16 places · 35 km
- [Quitzdorf am See](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/quitzdorf-am-see/): 20 places · 45 km

And all of Germany, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Bischofswerda?

The best known: [Lichtenberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/eierberg/), [Convent of St. Mariestern](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kloster-sankt-marienstern/), [Valtenberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/valtenberg/), [Burg Stolpen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/stolpen-castle/), [Hochstein](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/hochstein/). In all, 35 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Bischofswerda?

April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41.

### How do you get to Bischofswerda?

The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 145 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.1263%2C14.1758) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Bischofswerda as the destination and these 35 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.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).