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Things to see in Großefehn (Germany): 15 places and when to go
Großefehn is a town in Germany, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Nature (8), Wildlife (7), Temples (3). The best known are Kloster Ihlow, Holle Sand and Bagband Church. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 16. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
What to see in Großefehn
The places in and around Großefehn, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Kloster IhlowMonastery10 km
- Holle SandNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany9.2 km
- Bagband ChurchChurch building in Grossefehn, Germany3.6 km
- NikolaikircheChurch building in Weene, Germany7.8 km
- St.-Petri-Kirche (Aurich-Oldendorf)Church building in Aurich-Oldendorf, Germany3.6 km
- Brockzeteler MoorNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany9.3 km
- Heseler WaldNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany9.2 km
- Kollrunger MoorNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany11 km
- Neudorfer MoorNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany12 km
- Veenhuser KönigsmoorNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany12 km
- Wiesmoor-KlingeNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany8.8 km
- Ems-Jade-WegHiking7.8 km
- Ostfriesland-WanderwegHiking5.3 km
- StörtebekerwegHiking9.1 km
- Wasserpark HasseltNature · With kids12 km
When to go to Großefehn
The best time to visit Großefehn is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:47
- FebPossible9:32
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:43
- MayBest time15:38
- JunBest time16:43
- JulBest time16:16
- AugBest time14:34
- SepBest time12:24
- OctBest time10:15
- NovPossible8:17
- DecPossible7:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 16. In April, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Großefehn
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 160 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Jever31 places29 km
- Dornum23 places32 km
- Papenburg33 places36 km
- Jade15 places39 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Großefehn?
The best known: Kloster Ihlow, Holle Sand, Bagband Church, Nikolaikirche, St.-Petri-Kirche (Aurich-Oldendorf). In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Großefehn?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 16.
How do you get to Großefehn?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 160 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Großefehn as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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