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Things to see in Dorfen (Germany): 12 places and when to go
Dorfen is a town in Germany, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (6), Nature (3), Mountains (2). The best known are Krumbächlein, Wasserschloss Taufkirchen and Tann-Berg. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 09. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 48.2848, 12.1982
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (6) · Nature (3) · Mountains (2) · History (1) · Museums and art (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 31 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Tax-Berg, at 558 m.
What to see in Dorfen
The places in and around Dorfen, 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.
- KrumbächleinRiver in Germany15 km
- Wasserschloss TaufkirchenBavarian castle8.2 km
- Tann-BergMountain in Bavaria, Germany13 km
- Tax-BergSummit12 km
- Prehistory MuseumNatural history museum in Taufkirchen (Vils), Bavaria, Germany8.4 km
- Bräu z'LohBrewery2.6 km
- Brauerei StierbergBrewery7.8 km
- Hofbrennerei OberkorbDistillery3.7 km
- Kellerbräu DorfenBrewery3.6 km
- Taufkirchner BrauereiBrewery8.3 km
- Unertl Weißbier GmbHBrewery14 km
- Waldbad WaldkraiburgWith kids18 km
When to go to Dorfen
The best time to visit Dorfen 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.
- JanPossible8:33
- FebPossible9:57
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBest time13:26
- MayBest time14:59
- JunBest time15:51
- JulBest time15:30
- AugBest time14:08
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:33
- NovPossible8:57
- DecBest time8:09
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 09. In April, 12 of the 12 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 Dorfen
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 31 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
- Erding26 places22 km
- Steinhöring8 places25 km
- Landshut41 places28 km
- Amerang18 places33 km
- Altötting18 places36 km
- Dingolfing15 places44 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Dorfen?
The best known: Krumbächlein, Wasserschloss Taufkirchen, Tann-Berg, Tax-Berg, Prehistory Museum. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Dorfen?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 09.
How do you get to Dorfen?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 31 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Dorfen as the destination and these 12 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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