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Things to see in Braunfels (Germany): 37 places and when to go
Braunfels is a town in Germany, and this site lists 37 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (20), History (8), Nature (6). The best known are Braunfels Castle, Hühnerküppel and Stoppelberg. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.5138, 8.3874
- Places
- 37 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (20) · History (8) · Nature (6) · Mountains (4) · Wildlife (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 56 km as the crow flies
What to see in Braunfels
The places in and around Braunfels, 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.
- Braunfels CastleCastle in Germany2 m
- HühnerküppelMountain in Hesse, Germany13 km
- StoppelbergMountain in Hesse, Germany10.0 km
- Greifenstein CastleCastle in Greifenstein, Hesse, Germany14 km
- KoppeExtinct volcano in Germany14 km
- Schloss WeilburgGerman Baroque Palace located in Weilburg, Hesse9.4 km
- Burg BeilsteinWesterwald castle, Hesse, Germany15 km
- Fortuna mineMine in Germany7.2 km
- Philippstein CastleCastle ruins in Hesse, Germany2.7 km
- KirbergturmBuilding in Hesse, Germany9.3 km
- Mining- and Citymuseum WeilburgMuseum in Germany9.5 km
- Dianaburg (Greifenstein)National heritage site8.7 km
- Kubacher Crystal CaveCave and natural monument of Hesse7.9 km
- Schmids-KopfSummit11 km
- Wacholderheide bei WeilmünsterProtected area in Germany10 km
- Wildpark Tiergarten WeilburgWith kids · Wildlife4.9 km
- [8] HWW Westerwald Etappe 2 (Beilstein - Weilburg)Hiking9.8 km
- Elisabeth PathsHiking/pilgrimage route in Germany that leads to the grave of St. Elisabeth in Marburg13 km
- Hessenweg 1 (Etappe 8)Hiking12 km
- Hessenweg 1 (Etappe7)Hiking4.1 km
- Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad (Hauptweg - Teilstrecke Braunfels - Bad Endbach)Hiking13 km
- Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad (Schleife Daubhausen - Greifenthal)Hiking10 km
- Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad (Schleife Waldsolms)Hiking11 km
- HWW Westerwald Etappe 5 Mengerskirchen - WetzlarHiking7.3 km
And the other 13, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: HWW Westerwald Etappe 6 Knoten - Katzenfurt, Lahn-Camino, Lahn-Camino, Lahnwanderweg, Lahnwanderweg - 11. Etappe Wetzlar-Braunfels, Lahnwanderweg - 12. Etappe Braunfels-Weilburg, Lahnwanderweg - 13. Etappe Weilburg-Aumenau, Taunusklub Route 002 | Lahnhöhenweg (Ost), Taunusklub Route 090, Taunusklub Route 091, Taunusklub Route 092, Taunusklub Route 093
- Food and drink: Kelterei Reiter (Apfelwein)
When to go to Braunfels
The best time to visit Braunfels 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.
- JanPossible8:15
- FebPossible9:47
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:15
- JunBest time16:12
- JulBest time15:49
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:41
- DecPossible7:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48. In April, 37 of the 37 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 Braunfels
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 56 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
- Giessen41 places20 km
- Hadamar47 places26 km
- Bad Endbach41 places28 km
- Neu-Anspach123 places28 km
- Wölfersheim33 places33 km
- Wilnsdorf45 places40 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Braunfels?
The best known: Braunfels Castle, Hühnerküppel, Stoppelberg, Greifenstein Castle, Koppe. In all, 37 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Braunfels?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48.
How do you get to Braunfels?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 56 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Braunfels as the destination and these 37 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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