Place to visit
Lordship of Broich, Germany: what it is and when to go
Lordship of Broich is a castle (Schloss Broich) in Germany (Duisburg). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38. It has articles in 6 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
- Castle · History
- Local name
- Schloss Broich
- Where
- Germany · Am Schloß Broich 28, 45479, Mülheim an der Ruhr
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 17 km as the crow flies
- Website
- schloss-broich-muelheim.de
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 51.4272, 6.87165
What it is and where
Lordship of Broich is a castle (Schloss Broich) in Germany (Duisburg). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Das Schloss Broich befindet sich im gleichnamigen Stadtteil Broich der Stadt Mülheim an der Ruhr am Westufer der Ruhr nahe der Innenstadt. Die Befestigungsanlage liegt an der historischen Ruhrfurt des alten Hellwegs und ist in Teilen der älteste erhaltene
It is in Duisburg, where this site lists 87 more places to see, 8.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 51.4272, 6.87165; the nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 17 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the 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 Lordship of Broich is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:06
- FebPossible9:42
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:36
- MayBest time15:22
- JunBest time16:22
- JulBest time15:57
- AugBest time14:23
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:22
- NovPossible8:34
- DecBest time7:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38. 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.
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
- Museum zur Vorgeschichte des FilmsHistory · Museums and art321 m
- Urban Trail MülheimHiking1.1 km
- Turtle Star ObservatoryObservatory1.9 km
- StyrumCastle in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany2.1 km
- Aspera Brauerei Riese GmbHBrewery2.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: History
- Berlin Wall: barrier constructed by the German Democratic Republic, enclosing West Berlin (1961–1989)
- Lübeck
- Baden-Baden
- Bamberg
- Neuschwanstein Castle: castle in Bavaria, Germany, Europe
- Cologne Cathedral: Roman-Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Germany
Every Germany place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lordship of Broich?
It is a castle (Schloss Broich in the local language) in Germany. It has articles in 6 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 Lordship of Broich?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38.
How do you get to Lordship of Broich?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 17 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 Museum zur Vorgeschichte des Films, Urban Trail Mülheim, Turtle Star Observatory. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
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- History4386 places for history in Germany, from Berlin Wall to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October and December. Each with its own season by altitude and da
- 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.
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