Place to visit
Erichsburg, Germany: what it is and when to go
Erichsburg is a castle in Germany (Dassel). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October, December. In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. It has articles in 4 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
- Castle · History
- Where
- Germany
- Best time
- April to October, December.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 202 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 51.82258, 9.71822
What it is and where
Erichsburg is a castle in Germany (Dassel). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Dassel, where this site lists 19 more places to see, 7.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 51.82258, 9.71822; the nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 202 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the History 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 Erichsburg is April to October, December.
- JanPossible8:03
- FebPossible9:40
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:25
- JunBest time16:26
- JulBest time16:01
- AugBest time14:25
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:21
- NovPossible8:30
- DecBest time7:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. 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.
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
- Burgruine HunnesrückRuins2.4 km
- HeukenbergSummit4.9 km
- Badesee LauenbergWith kids7.8 km
- Weserberglandweg - Etappe 6Hiking8.0 km
- Wälder im Solling bei LauenbergProtected area8.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: History
- Reststück der Berliner Mauer: Memorial
- Lubeca
- Baden-Baden
- Bamberg
- Castillo del Rey Loco
- Catedral de Colonia
Every Germany place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Erichsburg?
It is a castle in Germany. It has articles in 4 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 Erichsburg?
April to October, December. In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34.
How do you get to Erichsburg?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 202 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 Burgruine Hunnesrück, Heukenberg, Badesee Lauenberg. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Dassel19 places to see in and around Dassel, Germany: Erichsburg, Burg Grubenhagen, Burg Hardeg. Best time: April to October, December.
- History4386 places for history in Germany, from Reststück der Berliner Mauer to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October, December. Each with its own season by a
- GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
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