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Things to see in Buchen (Odenwald) (Germany): 37 places and when to go
Buchen (Odenwald) is a town in Germany, and this site lists 37 places in and around it, mainly History (12), Nature (10), Wildlife (7). The best known are St. Georg Walldürn, Eberstadt Stalactite Cave and Kinzert. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 57. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 49.5119, 9.2922
- Places
- 37 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (12) · Nature (10) · Wildlife (7) · Hiking (5) · Food and drink (4) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 78 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Markgrafenwald, at 585 m.
What to see in Buchen (Odenwald)
The places in and around Buchen (Odenwald), 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.
- St. Georg WalldürnBuilding in Walldürn, Karlsruhe Government Region, Bade-Württemberg, Germany9.7 km
- Eberstadt Stalactite CaveCave in Germany5.3 km
- KinzertMountain in Germany13 km
- Wildenberg CastleCastle in Kirchzell12 km
- Castra of OsterburkenRoman fort13 km
- JakobskircheChurch building in Baden-Württemberg, Germany14 km
- MarkgrafenwaldMountain in Germany14 km
- SalzlackenkopfMountain in Germany14 km
- Castle WaldleiningenCastle in Mudau, Germany14 km
- Castra of WalldürnRoman fort10 km
- Kleinkastell HönehausArchaeological site7.7 km
- Kleinkastell HolderbuschArchaeological site7.5 km
- Lappen und EiderbachgrabenNature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany6.8 km
- SeckachtalNature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany6.5 km
- Arnberg hutHiking2.4 km
- KirnautalNature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany14 km
- Castra of OberscheidentalRoman fort10 km
- Gallows MudauFormer high court of justice of the Mudauer Cent5.8 km
- Römermuseum OsterburkenMuseum in Germany13 km
- SchönheldenNature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany14 km
- St. Karl BorromäusHistoric building14 km
- Unteres HeimentalNature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany11 km
- Waldstetter TalNature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany14 km
- Adventon Histotainment-ParkWith kids16 km
And the other 13, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Alt Enderle Edelbrände Bauland Brennerei, Berberrische Rosenbrennerei Einbach, Obstbrennerei Heffner, Odenwalddestillerie Scheuermann
- Hiking: Baulandweg, Main-Neckar-Weg, Morre-Jagst-Weg, Westlicher Limesweg
- With kids: Freischwimmbad Adelsheim, Streicheltierpark Eberstadt
- History: Hotel Prinz Carl Buchen, Schloss Sennfeld
- Stargazing: Sternwarte Weisbach
When to go to Buchen (Odenwald)
The best time to visit Buchen (Odenwald) 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.
- JanPossible8:23
- FebPossible9:52
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:30
- MayBest time15:08
- JunBest time16:02
- JulBest time15:40
- AugBest time14:14
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:29
- NovPossible8:48
- DecBest time7:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 57. In April, 36 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 Buchen (Odenwald)
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 78 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 Buchen (Odenwald)?
The best known: St. Georg Walldürn, Eberstadt Stalactite Cave, Kinzert, Wildenberg Castle, Castra of Osterburken. 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 Buchen (Odenwald)?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 57.
How do you get to Buchen (Odenwald)?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 78 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Buchen (Odenwald) 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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