# Burg Wassenberg, Germany: what it is and when to go

> Burg Wassenberg is a castle in Germany (Gangelt). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 42. It has articles in 2 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.

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

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Castle · History
- **Where:** Germany · Kirchstraße 21, 41849, Wassenberg
- **Best time:** April to October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** DUS Düsseldorf, 47 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [limburg-bernd.de](http://www.limburg-bernd.de)
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 51.10043, 6.15775

## What it is and where

Burg Wassenberg is a castle in Germany (Gangelt). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Die Anlage hat einen annähernd quadratischen Grundriß, auf dessen höchster Punkt sich der Bergfried aus der ersten Hälfte des 15. Jahrhunderts befindet, als glatter viergeschossiger Backsteinturm

It is in [Gangelt](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/gangelt/), where this site lists 25 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 51.10043, 6.15775; the nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 47 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.100429%2C6.157755)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.100429%2C6.157755)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/historia/) places in Germany. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Burg Wassenberg is **April to October and December**.

| 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 19 |
| 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 42 |

In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 42. 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.

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).

## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Schloss Elsum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schloss-elsum/): Château in Germany · 2.3 km
- [Schaagbachtal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schaagbachtal/): Nature reserve in Germany · 2.6 km
- [Haus Wildenrath](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/naturschutzstation-haus-wildenrath/): Ensemble of buildings in Wegberg, Germany · 3.2 km
- [Helpensteiner Bachtal, oberes Schaagbachtal und Petersholz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/helpensteiner-bachtal-oberes-schaagbachtal-und-petersholz/): Nature reserve in Germany · 3.9 km
- [Maas-Niederrheinpfad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/maas-niederrheinpad-etappe-15/): Hiking trail (streekpad) in the Netherlands and Germany · 4.1 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/).

## More in Germany: History

- [Berlin Wall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/reststuck-der-berliner-mauer/): barrier constructed by the German Democratic Republic, enclosing West Berlin (1961–1989)
- [Lübeck](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/lubeca/)
- [Baden-Baden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/baden-baden-2/)
- [Bamberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/bamberg-2/)
- [Neuschwanstein Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/castillo-del-rey-loco/): castle in Bavaria, Germany, Europe
- [Cologne Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/catedral-de-colonia/): Roman-Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Germany

Every Germany place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Burg Wassenberg?

It is a castle in Germany. It has articles in 2 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 Burg Wassenberg?

April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 42.

### How do you get to Burg Wassenberg?

The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 47 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.100429%2C6.157755) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#moverse).

### 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 [Schloss Elsum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schloss-elsum/), [Schaagbachtal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schaagbachtal/), [Haus Wildenrath](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/naturschutzstation-haus-wildenrath/). The rest is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/258922031), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1014495), CC0. More about Burg Wassenberg on [Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Wassenberg). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).