# Things to see in Ellwangen (Jagst) (Germany): 28 places and when to go

> Ellwangen (Jagst) is a town in Germany, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Nature (7), Wildlife (7). The best known are St. Vitus, Castra of Buch and Halheim Fort. 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 02. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/ellwangen-jagst/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Germany · 48.9656, 10.1756
- **Places:** 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/historia/) (9) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/naturaleza/) (7) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/fauna/) (7) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/gastronomia/) (4) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/senderismo/) (4) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/espiritual/) (3)
- **Best time:** April to October and December.
- **Also possible:** January to March and November.
- **Nearest airport:** MUC Munich, 137 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Ellwangen (Jagst)

The places in and around Ellwangen (Jagst), 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.

- [St. Vitus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/st-vitus/): Church · 3.2 km
- [Castra of Buch](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kastell-buch/): Roman fort · 6.6 km
- [Halheim Fort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kastell-halheim/): Roman fort · 8.3 km
- [Limes Gate Dalkingen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/limestor-dalkingen/): Ancient Roman gate in southwest Germany · 4.6 km
- [Baldern Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schloss-baldern/): Castle in Germany · 12 km
- [Alamannenmuseum Ellwangen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/alamannenmuseum-ellwangen/): Museums and art · 3.5 km
- [Münster St. Georg Dinkelsbühl](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/catedral-de-san-jorge/): Building in Dinkelsbühl, Middle Franconia, Germany · 16 km
- [Schloss Kapfenburg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kapfenburg/): Castle in Lauchheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany · 11 km
- [Schönenbergkirche Ellwangen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schonenbergkirche/): Church building in Ellwangen (Jagst), Stuttgart Government Region, Bade-Württemberg, Germany · 2.3 km
- [Auweiher](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/auweiher/): Nature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany · 9.8 km
- [Birkenweiher mit Ober- und Unterholzweiher](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/birkenweiher-mit-ober-und-unterholzweiher/): Nature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany · 11 km
- [Ellwanger Schloßweiher und Umgebung](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/ellwanger-schlossweiher-und-umgebung/): Nature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany · 2.0 km
- [Feuchtfläche bei der Buchmühle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/feuchtflache-bei-der-buchmuhle/): Nature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany · 10 km
- [Muckental](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/muckental/): Nature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany · 4.2 km
- [Museum 3. Dimension](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/museum-3-dimension/): Museum in Dinkelsbühl, Bavaria, Germany · 16 km
- [Orbachtal mit Streuwiesen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/orbachtal-mit-streuwiesen/): Nature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany · 11 km
- [Schloss Rechenberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schloss-rechenberg/): Castle in Germany · 9.4 km
- [Vogelfreistätte Walk- und Gaisweiher](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/vogelfreistatte-walk-und-gaisweiher/): Nature reserve Southampton of Dinkelsbühl, Middle Franconia, Germany · 14 km
- [Brauerei Hauf KG](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/brauerei-hauf-kg/): Brewery · 17 km
- [Bühlertalwanderweg - Etappe 1](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/buhlertalwanderweg-etappe-1/): Hiking · 15 km
- [Erhardt Fruchtsäfte und Brennerei](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/erhardt-fruchtsafte-und-brennerei/): Distillery · 15 km
- [Freibad Westhausen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/freibad-westhausen/): With kids · 9.7 km
- [Karl Bux](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/karl-bux/): Distillery · 9.0 km
- [Limesfreibad Pfahlheim](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/limesfreibad-pfahlheim/): With kids · 5.4 km

And the other 4, by what you come to do:

- **Hiking**: [Lindenhalde](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/lindenhalde/), [Rundweg Dinkelsbühl – Segringen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/rundweg-dinkelsbuhl-segringen/), [Rundweg Dinkelsbühl – St. Ulrich](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/rundweg-dinkelsbuhl-st-ulrich/)
- **Food and drink**: [Stefansbräu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/stefansbrau/)

## When to go to Ellwangen (Jagst)

The best time to visit Ellwangen (Jagst) 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.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 28 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 54 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 34 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 28 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 04 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 57 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 35 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 11 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 20 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 30 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 52 |
| December | Best time | 8 h 02 |

In June there are 15 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 02. In April, 28 of the 28 places are at their best.

When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Ellwangen (Jagst)

The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 137 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=48.9656%2C10.1756)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.9656%2C10.1756)

## Other towns nearby

- [Oberkochen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/oberkochen/): 31 places · 20 km
- [Nördlingen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/nordlingen/): 30 places · 26 km
- [Satteldorf](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/satteldorf/): 20 places · 28 km
- [Schwäbisch Hall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schwabisch-hall/): 29 places · 36 km
- [Herrieden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/herrieden/): 17 places · 39 km
- [Kaisersbach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kaisersbach/): 50 places · 39 km

And all of Germany, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Ellwangen (Jagst)?

The best known: [St. Vitus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/st-vitus/), [Castra of Buch](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kastell-buch/), [Halheim Fort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kastell-halheim/), [Limes Gate Dalkingen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/limestor-dalkingen/), [Baldern Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schloss-baldern/). In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Ellwangen (Jagst)?

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 02.

### How do you get to Ellwangen (Jagst)?

The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 137 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.9656%2C10.1756) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Ellwangen (Jagst) as the destination and these 28 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.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).