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Things to see in Donaueschingen (Germany): 33 places and when to go
Donaueschingen is a town in Germany, and this site lists 33 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), History (8), Hiking (8). The best known are Magdalenenberg, Sources of the Danube and Fürstenberg Brewery. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 12. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 47.9498, 8.4875
- Places
- 33 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (10) · History (8) · Hiking (8) · Wildlife (6) · Temples (3) · With kids (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 231 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Wartenberg, at 844 m.
What to see in Donaueschingen
The places in and around Donaueschingen, 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.
- MagdalenenbergIron Age tumulus in Germany11 km
- Sources of the DanubeSource of the danube1.1 km
- Fürstenberg BreweryBrewery in Germany859 m
- TürnlebergMountain in Germany12 km
- WartenbergMountain in Baden-Württemberg, Germany10 km
- Wanne Observation TowerObservation tower in Villingen12 km
- BenediktinerkircheChurch building in Villingen-Schwenningen, Freiburg Government Region, Bade-Württemberg, Germany13 km
- Burgruine Neufürstenberg, Schwarzwald-BaarCastle13 km
- Burg EntenburgCastle5.0 km
- Museum Art.PlusArt museum in Donaueschingen, Germany1.1 km
- Ruine WarenburgCastle ruin11 km
- Ruine ZindelsteinCastle8.7 km
- Donaueschingen PalaceBuilding in Donaueschingen, Freiburg Government Region, Bade-Württemberg, Germany1.2 km
- St. FranziskusChurch building in Villingen-Schwenningen, Freiburg Government Region, Bade-Württemberg, Germany13 km
- Münster Unserer Lieben FrauChurch in Villingen-Schwenningen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany12 km
- Birken-MittelmeßNature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany6.4 km
- Hondinger ZisibergNature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany11 km
- Mühlhauser HaldeNature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany13 km
- PalmenbuckNature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany2.5 km
- Schwenninger MoosNature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany11 km
- TannhörnleNature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany11 km
- Freibad HubertshofenWith kids7.1 km
- Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad, Etappe Hondingen - ÖfingenHiking9.5 km
- Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad, Etappe Öfingen - SchwenningenHiking11 km
And the other 9, by what you come to do:
When to go to Donaueschingen
The best time to visit Donaueschingen 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.
- JanPossible8:36
- FebPossible9:59
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBest time13:25
- MayBest time14:57
- JunBest time15:48
- JulBest time15:27
- AugBest time14:06
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:34
- NovPossible8:59
- DecBest time8:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 12. In April, 33 of the 33 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 Donaueschingen
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 231 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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- St. Georgen26 places23 km
- Titisee-Neustadt44 places24 km
- Rottweil34 places26 km
- Beuron34 places42 km
- Hohentengen am Hochrhein22 places43 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Donaueschingen?
The best known: Magdalenenberg, Sources of the Danube, Fürstenberg Brewery, Türnleberg, Wartenberg. In all, 33 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Donaueschingen?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 12.
How do you get to Donaueschingen?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 231 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Donaueschingen as the destination and these 33 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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