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Things to see in Fritzlar (Germany): 41 places and when to go
Fritzlar is a town in Germany, and this site lists 41 places in and around it, mainly History (14), Nature (13), Hiking (9). The best known are Dom Sankt Peter, Altenburg and Eckerich. The best time to come is April to October, December; also possible: January to March, November. In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 51.1266, 9.2754
- Places
- 41 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (14) · Nature (13) · Hiking (9) · Mountains (8) · Wildlife (4) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- April to October, December.
- Also possible
- January to March, November.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 132 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Homberg, at 519 m.
What to see in Fritzlar
The places in and around Fritzlar, 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.
- Dom Sankt PeterHistory · Temples479 m
- AltenburgArchaeological site13 km
- EckerichSummit1.5 km
- HombergSummit13 km
- HundsburgSummit7.0 km
- JohanneskirchenkopfSummit5.2 km
- LotterbergSummit12 km
- SengelsbergSummit14 km
- BürabergSummit2.8 km
- BüraburgArchaeological site2.8 km
- Megalithic tomb (Züschen)History5.8 km
- Burg HeiligenbergCastle13 km
- Kartause EppenbergRuins13 km
- MosenbergSummit13 km
- Schloss FriedrichsteinCastle10 km
- Burgruine FalkensteinArchaeological site14 km
- Burgruine LöwensteinRuins13 km
- FelsburgCastle10 km
- HilgensteinArchaeological site3.6 km
- Mosenberg bei HombergProtected area13 km
- St. Johannes der TäuferTemples18 km
- Alte Kartause bei GensungenProtected area13 km
- Evangelische Stadtkirche Bad WildungenChurch11 km
- Ruine ObernburgHistory8.4 km
And the other 17, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Sauerbrunnen, Wichtelhoehlen Uttershausen
- With kids: Wildpark Knüll, Flamingo-Gehege, Frielo-Land
- Hiking: ARS NATURA, X8 Teilstrecke 11, X8b, Barbarossaweg (Teilstück Bad Wildungen - Reichenbach), Ederhöhenweg Etappe 10, Ederhöhenweg Etappe 9, European long distance path E1 - part Germany, Herkulesweg, Hessenweg 8 (Teilstück Bad Wildungen - Spangenberg), Studentenpfad (Abschnitt 3, Kassel - Bad Wildungen)
- Food and drink: Brauhaus 18*80
- Hot springs: Kurbad Bad Zwesten
- History: Lutherisches Jugendgästehaus
- Stargazing: Schulsternwarte Gudensberg
When to go to Fritzlar
The best time to visit Fritzlar is April to October, December; also possible: January to March, 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.
- JanPossible8:09
- FebPossible9:44
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:35
- MayBest time15:20
- JunBest time16:18
- JulBest time15:54
- AugBest time14:22
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:23
- NovPossible8:36
- DecBest time7:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. In April, 40 of the 41 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 Fritzlar
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 132 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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- Vöhl38 places26 km
- Bad Arolsen45 places27 km
- Gemünden (Wohra)32 places27 km
- Lichtenau23 places37 km
- Cornberg28 places38 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Fritzlar?
The best known: Dom Sankt Peter, Altenburg, Eckerich, Homberg, Hundsburg. In all, 41 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Fritzlar?
April to October, December; also possible: January to March, November. In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41.
How do you get to Fritzlar?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 132 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Fritzlar as the destination and these 41 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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