Place to visit
Bockstein Cave, Germany: what it is and when to go
Bockstein Cave is a cave in Germany (Ulm). Interests: Nature and History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Cave in Germany · Nature, History
- Where
- Germany
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 122 km as the crow flies
- Website
- lonetal.net
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Coordinates
- 48.55428, 10.15481
What it is and where
Bockstein Cave is a cave in Germany (Ulm). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Ulm, where this site lists 74 more places to see, 21 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 48.55428, 10.15481; the nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 122 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
It is one of the Nature and History places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Bockstein Cave is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:31
- FebPossible9:56
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:27
- MayBest time15:01
- JunBest time15:54
- JulBest time15:32
- AugBest time14:09
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:32
- NovPossible8:55
- DecBest time8:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| History | April to October and December | January to March and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Bockstein Cave has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- HohlensteinNature · History1.5 km
- Jakobsweg Neresheim - UlmHiking2.4 km
- Vogelherd CaveCave in Niederstotzingen, Germany2.9 km
- Charlotte CaveCave in germany5.1 km
- Kaltenburg CastleCastle5.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Nature
- Recklinghausen
- Zugspitze: highest peak of the Wetterstein Mountains (Eastern Alps)
- Ore Mountains: mountain range in central Europe
- Sanssouci: Palace in Brandenburg, Germany
- Hohenzollern Castle: ancestral seat of the imperial House of Hohenzollern in the Swabian Alps of central Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Vaalserberg: mountain at the border of Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands
Every Germany place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bockstein Cave?
It is a cave in Germany. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Bockstein Cave?
April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06.
How do you get to Bockstein Cave?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 122 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hohlenstein, Jakobsweg Neresheim - Ulm, Vogelherd Cave. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Ulm74 places to see in and around Ulm, Germany: Ulm Minster, Hohle Fels, Geissenklösterle. Best time: April to October and December.
- Nature4690 places for nature in Germany, from Recklinghausen to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Bockstein Cave on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.