Place to visit
Gehrenberg Tower, Germany: what it is and when to go
Gehrenberg Tower is an observation tower on Gehrenberg mountain near Wittenhofen in Germany, at 704 m above sea level. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13. It has articles in 3 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 tower on Gehrenberg mountain near Wittenhofen · Architecture
- Where
- Germany
- Elevation
- 704 m
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 190 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- sunrise-sunset
- Price
- Gratis
- Run by
- Stadt Markdorf
- Coordinates
- 47.73605, 9.4039
What it is and where
Gehrenberg Tower is an observation tower on Gehrenberg mountain near Wittenhofen in Germany, at 704 m above sea level. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 47.73605, 9.4039; the nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 190 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Stadt Markdorf
It is one of the Architecture 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 Gehrenberg Tower is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:37
- FebPossible10:00
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBest time13:24
- MayBest time14:56
- JunBest time15:46
- JulBest time15:26
- AugBest time14:05
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:34
- NovPossible9:00
- DecBest time8:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13. 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
- GehrenbergMountain in the municipalities of Markdorf, Oberteuringen and Deggenhausertal in Baden-Württemberg, Germany1.7 km
- Jubiläumsweg BodenseekreisHiking2.3 km
- Markdorfer EisweiherNature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany3.2 km
- Weingut DilgerWinery3.9 km
- Hepbacher - Leimbacher RiedNature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany4.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Architecture
- Limes: border defence or delimiting system of Ancient Rome
- Ulm Minster: Gothic church in Germany
- Brocken: highest mountain of the Harz Mountains in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
- Weissach
- Buchheim
- Magdeburg Water Bridge: Large navigable aqueduct over the Elbe near Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, central Germany
Every Germany place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gehrenberg Tower?
It is an observation tower on Gehrenberg mountain near Wittenhofen in Germany. It has articles in 3 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 Gehrenberg Tower?
April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13.
How do you get to Gehrenberg Tower?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 190 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 Gehrenberg, Jubiläumsweg Bodenseekreis, Markdorfer Eisweiher. The rest is in the Germany guide.
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