Place to visit
Archäologisches Freilichtmuseum Funkenburg, Germany: what it is and when to go
Archäologisches Freilichtmuseum Funkenburg is a museum in Germany (Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser). Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40. It has articles in 2 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
- Museum in Germany · History, Museums and art
- Where
- Germany · Rohnstedter Straße, 99718, Westgreußen
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 214 km as the crow flies
- Website
- funkenburg-westgreussen.de
- Coordinates
- 51.23918, 10.91519
What it is and where
Archäologisches Freilichtmuseum Funkenburg is a museum in Germany (Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Rekonstruktion einer germanischen Wehrsiedlung die sich auf einem an drei Seiten steil abfallenden flachen Bergsporn befindet. Sie war zwischen 200 v. Chr. und 50 n. Chr. besiedelt. Planmäßige Ausgrabungen wurden von 1974 bis 1980 durchgeführt.
It is in Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser, where this site lists 34 more places to see, 19 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 51.23918, 10.91519; the nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 214 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History and Museums and art 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 Archäologisches Freilichtmuseum Funkenburg is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:08
- FebPossible9:43
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:35
- MayBest time15:21
- JunBest time16:20
- JulBest time15:55
- AugBest time14:22
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:23
- NovPossible8:35
- DecBest time7:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| History | April to October and December | January to March and November |
| Museums and art | April to October and December | January to March and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Archäologisches Freilichtmuseum Funkenburg 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
- Tierpark ClingenWith kids · Wildlife1.4 km
- Stadtkirche St. MartiniChurch building in Germany2.5 km
- Lutherweg Thüringen - NordrouteHiking3.9 km
- Wanderweg Göllingen-OberbösaHiking10 km
- BilzingslebenArcheological site in Germany11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: History
- Berlin Wall: barrier constructed by the German Democratic Republic, enclosing West Berlin (1961–1989)
- Lübeck
- Baden-Baden
- Bamberg
- Neuschwanstein Castle: castle in Bavaria, Germany, Europe
- Cologne Cathedral: Roman-Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Germany
Every Germany place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Archäologisches Freilichtmuseum Funkenburg?
It is a museum in Germany. It has articles in 2 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 Archäologisches Freilichtmuseum Funkenburg?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40.
How do you get to Archäologisches Freilichtmuseum Funkenburg?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 214 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 Tierpark Clingen, Stadtkirche St. Martini, Lutherweg Thüringen - Nordroute. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Archäologisches Freilichtmuseum Funkenburg on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.