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Things to see in Eichstätt (Germany): 40 places and when to go
Eichstätt is a town in Germany, and this site lists 40 places in and around it, mainly History (14), Hiking (12), Food and drink (6). The best known are Limes, Eichstätt Cathedral and Jura Museum. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 48.8935, 11.1799
- Places
- 40 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (14) · Hiking (12) · Food and drink (6) · Nature (6) · Temples (3) · Wildlife (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 75 km as the crow flies
What to see in Eichstätt
The places in and around Eichstätt, 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.
- LimesBorder defence or delimiting system of Ancient Rome10 km
- Eichstätt CathedralParish church310 m
- Jura MuseumNatural history museum at the Willibaldsburg in Eichstätt, Bavaria, Germany843 m
- Neuburg CastleCastle in Neuburg an der Donau, Germany17 km
- Nassenfels CastleCastle11 km
- WillibaldsburgCastle751 m
- Benediktinerinnenabtei St. WalburgChurch building in Eichstätt, Upper Bavaria, Germany395 m
- Jagdschloss GrünauCastle18 km
- Privatbrauerei HofmühlBrewery in Germany867 m
- Pfünz Roman FortWas built in about 90 A. D6.2 km
- Altes Stadttheater EichstättCulture centre and cinema in Eichstätt, Germany, in the former municipal theatre409 m
- Burg KipfenbergCastle17 km
- Figurenfeld im HessentalSculptures by the artist Alois Wünsche-Mitterecker near Eichstätt, Bavaria, Germany2.8 km
- Kleinkastell BiebigHistory11 km
- Kleinkastell HegeloheHistory11 km
- Arnsberger LeiteNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany15 km
- GleßbrunnenNature12 km
- GrubschwartCave in Germany12 km
- Gungoldinger WacholderheideNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany13 km
- Mammuthöhle BuchenhüllCave in Germany6.8 km
- St. LuziaChurch21 km
- Trockenhänge bei DollnsteinNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany7.5 km
- Altmühl Panoramaweg Schlaufe 11 Dollnstein - WellheimHiking8.3 km
- Altmühl Panoramaweg Schlaufe 12 SchernfeldHiking7.2 km
And the other 16, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Altmühl Panoramaweg Schlaufe 14 Eichstätt, Altmühl Panoramaweg Schlaufe 15 Walting, E8 European long distance path – DE – Franconia, Geoweg Urdonautal, Urdonautalsteig, Urdonautalsteig Etappe 1 Dollnstein - Wellheim, Urdonautalsteig Etappe 5 Bergen - Wellheim, Urdonautalsteigzubringer Bahnhof Dollnstein, Wallfahrerweg
- With kids: Brandl Freibad
- Food and drink: Brauerei Gutmann, Brauerei Wimmer, Dorn-Bräu Inh. Karl Dorn e.K., Juliusbräu, Ritter St.Georgen-Brauerei
- Mountains: Kletterheim Aicha
When to go to Eichstätt
The best time to visit Eichstätt 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.
- JanPossible8:28
- FebPossible9:54
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:28
- MayBest time15:04
- JunBest time15:57
- JulBest time15:35
- AugBest time14:11
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:31
- NovPossible8:53
- DecBest time8:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03. In April, 40 of the 40 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 Eichstätt
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 75 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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- Hohenwart8 places36 km
- Gunzenhausen31 places39 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Eichstätt?
The best known: Limes, Eichstätt Cathedral, Jura Museum, Neuburg Castle, Nassenfels Castle. In all, 40 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Eichstätt?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03.
How do you get to Eichstätt?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 75 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Eichstätt as the destination and these 40 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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