Place to visit
Observation Post Alpha, Germany: what it is and when to go
Observation Post Alpha is an observation Post overlooking the inner German border in Germany (Eiterfeld). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. 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
- Observation Post overlooking the inner German border · Museums and art
- Where
- Germany
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 125 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Apr-Oct: Mo-Su,PH 10:00-18:00; Mar,Nov: Mo-Su,PH 10:00-16:30; Dec-Feb: Tu-Su 10:00-16:30
- Website
- pointalpha.com
- Run by
- Point-Alpha-Stiftung
- Coordinates
- 50.72393, 9.93189
What it is and where
Observation Post Alpha is an observation Post overlooking the inner German border in Germany (Eiterfeld). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
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It is in Eiterfeld, where this site lists 45 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.72393, 9.93189; the nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 125 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)
- Run by
- Point-Alpha-Stiftung
It is one of the 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 Observation Post Alpha is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:13
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:17
- JunBest time16:14
- JulBest time15:50
- AugBest time14:20
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:39
- DecBest time7:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. 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
- GehilfersbergNature · Mountains3.3 km
- Gästehaus Napoleons RastHistory3.6 km
- Schloss ButtlarBuilding in Buttlar, Germany3.7 km
- Burg RockenstuhlCastle4.8 km
- German Green BeltGerman environmental project6.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Museums and art
- Pergamon Museum: museum building in Berlin, part of the Museumsinsel, presents the Vorderasiatisches Museum, the Museum für Islamische Kunst and parts of the Antikensammlung
- Deutsches Museum: museum of science and technology in Munich, Germany
- Town Musicians of Bremen: fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm
- Alte Pinakothek: art museum in Munich, Germany
- Sachsenhausen concentration camp: Nazi concentration camp in Oranienburg, Germany (1936-1945)
- Neues Museum: Name of one of the museum buildings on the Museum Island in Berlin, Germany
Every Germany place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Observation Post Alpha?
It is an observation Post overlooking the inner German border 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 Observation Post Alpha?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45.
How do you get to Observation Post Alpha?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 125 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 Gehilfersberg, Gästehaus Napoleons Rast, Schloss Buttlar. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Eiterfeld45 places to see in and around Eiterfeld, Germany: Fürsteneck Castle, Stoppelsberg, Dreienberg. Best time: April to October.
- Museums and art932 places for museums and art in Germany, from Pergamon Museum to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October and December. Each with its own season by alti
- 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, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Observation Post Alpha on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.