Place to visit
Engelberg, Germany: what it is and when to go
Engelberg is a natural site in Germany (Weil der Stadt), at 481 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Natural site · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Germany
- Elevation
- 481 m
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 140 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 48.80217, 9.02462
What it is and where
Engelberg is a natural site in Germany (Weil der Stadt), at 481 m above sea level. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Weil der Stadt, where this site lists 54 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 48.80217, 9.02462; the nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 140 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Engelberg is April to October.
- JanPossible8:29
- FebPossible9:55
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:27
- MayBest time15:03
- JunBest time15:56
- JulBest time15:34
- AugBest time14:10
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:31
- NovPossible8:53
- DecPossible8:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Mountains | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Engelberg has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Arda's Grand CruWinery662 m
- BROW. modern breweryBrewery1.6 km
- Weingut SadloWinery2.4 km
- Via Sancti Martini HW-35-12c Leonberg - Stuttgart/SchlossplatzHiking3.2 km
- Solitude PalaceSchloss in Germany4.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Nature
- Recklinghausen
- Zugspitze: highest peak of the Wetterstein Mountains (Eastern Alps)
- Ore Mountains: mountain range in central Europe
- Sanssouci: Palace in Brandenburg, Germany
- Hohenzollern Castle: ancestral seat of the imperial House of Hohenzollern in the Swabian Alps of central Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Vaalserberg: mountain at the border of Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands
Every Germany place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Engelberg?
It is a natural site in Germany. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Engelberg?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04.
How do you get to Engelberg?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 140 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Arda's Grand Cru, BROW. modern brewery, Weingut Sadlo. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Weil der Stadt54 places to see in and around Weil der Stadt, Germany: Weissach, Hirsau Abbey, Engelberg. Best time: April to October and December.
- Nature4690 places for nature in Germany, from Recklinghausen to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. More about Engelberg on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.