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Things to see in Detmold (Germany): 37 places and when to go

Detmold is a town in Germany, and this site lists 37 places in and around it, mainly History (11), Hiking (9), Nature (7). The best known are Hermann Memorial, LWL-Freilichtmuseum Detmold - Westfälisches Landesmuseum für Volkskunde and Barnacken. The best time to come is April to October, December; also possible: January to March, November. In June there are 16 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 33. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Germany · 51.9313, 8.8518
Places
37 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (11) · Hiking (9) · Nature (7) · Mountains (6) · Museums and art (4) · With kids (4)
Best time
April to October, December.
Also possible
January to March, November.
Nearest airport
DUS Düsseldorf, 161 km as the crow flies

What to see in Detmold

The places in and around Detmold, 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.

And the other 13, by what you come to do:

When to go to Detmold

The best time to visit Detmold is April to October, December; also possible: January to March, 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.

  1. JanPossible8:02
  2. FebPossible9:40
  3. MarPossible11:31
  4. AprBest time13:38
  5. MayBest time15:26
  6. JunBest time16:27
  7. JulBest time16:02
  8. AugBest time14:26
  9. SepBest time12:23
  10. OctBest time10:20
  11. NovPossible8:30
  12. DecBest time7:33

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 16 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 33. 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 Detmold

The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 161 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.

Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)

Other towns nearby

And all of Germany, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Detmold?

The best known: Hermann Memorial, LWL-Freilichtmuseum Detmold - Westfälisches Landesmuseum für Volkskunde, Barnacken, Grotenburg, Preußische Velmerstot. 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 Detmold?

April to October, December; also possible: January to March, November. In June there are 16 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 33.

How do you get to Detmold?

The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 161 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Detmold 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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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.