# Boundary Stone 147, Germany: what it is and when to go > Boundary Stone 147 is a boundary stone at the tripoint of Bavaria, Germany, Voarlberg, Austria, and Tyrol, Austria, which is the southernmost point of Germany (Oberstdorf), at 1,883 m above sea level. Interests: History. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 17. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/grenzstein-147/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Boundary stone at the tripoint of Bavaria, Germany, Voarlberg, Austria, and Tyrol, Austria, which is the southernmost point of Germany · History - **Where:** Germany - **Elevation:** 1,883 m - **Best time:** July to September. - **Nearest airport:** MUC Munich, 170 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 47.27011, 10.17834 ## What it is and where Boundary Stone 147 is a boundary stone at the tripoint of Bavaria, Germany, Voarlberg, Austria, and Tyrol, Austria, which is the southernmost point of Germany (Oberstdorf), at 1,883 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Südlichster Punkt Deutschlands It is in [Oberstdorf](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/oberstdorf/), where this site lists 79 more places to see, 15 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 47.27011, 10.17834; the nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 170 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=47.270111%2C10.178342) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.270111%2C10.178342) It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/historia/) places in Germany. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Boundary Stone 147 is **July to September**, and the season is short because it sits at 1,883 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Better not | 8 h 41 | | February | Better not | 10 h 02 | | March | Better not | 11 h 36 | | April | Better not | 13 h 23 | | May | Better not | 14 h 53 | | June | Possible | 15 h 42 | | July | Best time | 15 h 22 | | August | Best time | 14 h 03 | | September | Best time | 12 h 19 | | October | Possible | 10 h 36 | | November | Better not | 9 h 03 | | December | Better not | 8 h 17 | In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 17. 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#cuando-ir). ## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Via Alpina Stage 52: Mindelheimer Hütte - Schröcken](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/via-alpina-stage-52-mindelheimer-hutte-schrocken/): Hiking · 1.9 km - [Geißhorn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/geisshorn/): Mountain of Allgäu Alps at border of Vorarlberg, Austria, and Bavaria, Germany · 2.0 km - [Angererkopf](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/angererkopf/): Subpeak of Elfer in the Allgäu Alps at border of Vorarlberg, Austria, and Bavaria, Germany · 2.7 km - [Mindelheim Hut](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/mindelheimer-hutte/): Mountain hut of the German Alpine Club in the Allgäu Alps in Bavaria, Germany · 2.8 km - [Kemptner Kopf](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kemptner-kopf/): Subpeak of Sechszinkenspitze in the Allgäu Alps at the border of Vorarlberg, Austria, and Bavaria, Germany · 3.4 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/). ## More in Germany: History - [Berlin Wall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/reststuck-der-berliner-mauer/): barrier constructed by the German Democratic Republic, enclosing West Berlin (1961–1989) - [Lübeck](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/lubeca/) - [Baden-Baden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/baden-baden-2/) - [Bamberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/bamberg-2/) - [Neuschwanstein Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/castillo-del-rey-loco/): castle in Bavaria, Germany, Europe - [Cologne Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/catedral-de-colonia/): Roman-Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Germany Every Germany place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Boundary Stone 147? It is a boundary stone at the tripoint of Bavaria, Germany, Voarlberg, Austria, and Tyrol, Austria, which is the southernmost point of Germany. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Boundary Stone 147? July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 1,883 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 17. ### How do you get to Boundary Stone 147? The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 170 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.270111%2C10.178342) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#moverse). ### 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 [Via Alpina Stage 52: Mindelheimer Hütte - Schröcken](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/via-alpina-stage-52-mindelheimer-hutte-schrocken/), [Geißhorn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/geisshorn/), [Angererkopf](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/angererkopf/). The rest is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2064621223), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1489790), CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).