Place to visit
Gotzenalm, Germany: what it is and when to go
Gotzenalm is a mountain hut in Germany (Berchtesgaden), at 1,685 m above sea level. Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15. 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
- Mountain hut · Mountains, Hiking
- Where
- Germany · Königssee 10, 83471, Schönau am Königssee
- Elevation
- 1,685 m
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 128 km as the crow flies
- Website
- gotzenalm.de
- Coordinates
- 47.53728, 12.99636
What it is and where
Gotzenalm is a mountain hut in Germany (Berchtesgaden), at 1,685 m above sea level.
It is in Berchtesgaden, where this site lists 67 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.53728, 12.99636; the nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 128 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 Mountains and Hiking 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 Gotzenalm is April to October.
- JanPossible8:39
- FebPossible10:00
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBest time13:23
- MayBest time14:55
- JunBest time15:45
- JulBest time15:24
- AugBest time14:04
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:35
- NovPossible9:02
- DecPossible8:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mountains | April to October | November to March |
| Hiking | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Gotzenalm 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
- St. Bartholomew's Church, BerchtesgadenKönigssee2.0 km
- OstwandlagerHiking2.1 km
- St. Bartholomä, BildstockHistory2.5 km
- Via Alpina Purple A41Hiking2.9 km
- AV Weg 424 (Röthsteig)Hiking4.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Mountains
- Recklinghausen
- Zugspitze: highest peak of the Wetterstein Mountains (Eastern Alps)
- Hohenzollern Castle: ancestral seat of the imperial House of Hohenzollern in the Swabian Alps of central Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Vaalserberg: mountain at the border of Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands
- Lorelei: rock on the eastern bank of the River Rhine in Germany
- Schwarzenberg, Saxony
Every Germany place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gotzenalm?
It is a mountain hut in Germany.
When is the best time to visit Gotzenalm?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15.
How do you get to Gotzenalm?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 128 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 St. Bartholomew's Church, Berchtesgaden, Ostwandlager, St. Bartholomä, Bildstock. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Berchtesgaden67 places to see in and around Berchtesgaden, Germany: Berchtesgaden National Park, Berghof, Kehlsteinhaus. Best time: April to October.
- Mountains2000 places for mountains in Germany, from Recklinghausen to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- 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. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.