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Things to see in Coburg (Germany): 53 places and when to go
Coburg is a town in Germany with around 61,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 53 places in and around it, mainly History (15), Food and drink (15), Nature (12). The best known are Basilica of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, Veste Coburg and Ehrenburg Palace. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.2666, 10.9666
- Population
- About 61,000
- Places
- 53 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (15) · Food and drink (15) · Nature (12) · Wildlife (9) · Hiking (7) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 174 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Großer Gleichberg, at 679 m.
What to see in Coburg
The places in and around Coburg, 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.
- Basilica of the Fourteen Holy HelpersCultural heritage monument in Bavaria, Germany18 km
- Veste CoburgOne of the well-preserved medieval fortresses of Germany1.1 km
- Ehrenburg PalaceCastle in Coburg955 m
- MorizkircheCultural heritage monument D-4-63-000-238 (0) in Coburg, Bavaria1.0 km
- Callenberg CastleHilltop German Castle Callenberg3.3 km
- St. Augustin, CoburgCultural heritage monument D-4-63-000-74 (0) in Coburg, Bavaria699 m
- Heldburg FortressCastle in Germany17 km
- Großer GleichbergMountain in Thuringia, Germany30 km
- Landestheater CoburgTheater in Coburg, Germany758 m
- StraufhainMountain in Germany20 km
- Althellinger GrundNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany15 km
- Apothekerturm (Heldburg)History17 km
- Eckardts-TowerCultural heritage monument D-4-63-000-59 (0) in Coburg, Bavaria1.9 km
- Europäisches Museum für modernes GlasMuseum in Germany5.0 km
- Heiligenwiesen und HeiligenleiteNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany11 km
- Itztal und Effeldertal bei Weißenbrunn vorm WaldNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany11 km
- Judentor (Coburg)Cultural heritage monument D-4-63-000-182 (0) in Coburg, Bavaria929 m
- PalastCultural heritage monument D-4-63-000-452 (0) in Coburg, Bavaria748 m
- Vogelfreistätte Glender Wiesen mit Goldbergsee bei CoburgNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany3.2 km
- BanzbergMountain in Germany13 km
- Eichelberg und BischofsauNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany20 km
- Görsdorfer HeideNature reserve in Thuringia, Germany12 km
- Ketschendorfer Straße 2 CoburgHistory1.3 km
- Hühnerberg bei TiefenlauterNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany7.6 km
And the other 29, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Jura-Hütte, Carl-Escher-Weg, E3 European long distance path, Grünes Band Thüringen LK SON, Camino de Santiago, Pilgerweg Seßlach-Vierzehnheilligen, Sandweg
- Nature: Magerrasen bei Emstadt und Itzaue, Alstergrund mit Grenzstreifen
- History: Stadttor
- Hot springs: Autilus Naturbad Autenhausen
- Food and drink: Brauerei Hetzel, Brauerei Murmann, Brauerei Trunk, Brauhaus Kommunalbräu Bad Colberg, Brauhaus Lindenau, Brauhaus Ummerstadt, Brennerei Leicht, Bürgersolarbrauhaus Unterelldorf, Edelobstbrennerei Schulz, hopfenrebell, Kommunbräu Seßlach, Kommunbrauhaus Rossach, Metzgerbräu, Staffelberg-Bräu, Wachtelbräu Gossenberg
- With kids: Funtasy World, Obermain Therme
- Stargazing: Sternwarte Rotheul
When to go to Coburg
The best time to visit Coburg 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.
- JanPossible8:17
- FebPossible9:48
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:32
- MayBest time15:13
- JunBest time16:10
- JulBest time15:46
- AugBest time14:17
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:26
- NovPossible8:43
- DecBest time7:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50. In April, 52 of the 53 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 Coburg
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 174 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
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And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Coburg?
The best known: Basilica of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, Veste Coburg, Ehrenburg Palace, Morizkirche, Callenberg Castle. In all, 53 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Coburg?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50.
How do you get to Coburg?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 174 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Coburg as the destination and these 53 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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