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Things to see in Hadamar (Germany): 47 places and when to go
Hadamar is a town in Germany, and this site lists 47 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (18), History (9), Nature (7). The best known are Limburg Cathedral, Hadamar killing centre and Schloss Oranienstein. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.4447, 8.0361
- Places
- 47 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (18) · History (9) · Nature (7) · With kids (5) · Mountains (4) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 60 km as the crow flies
What to see in Hadamar
The places in and around Hadamar, 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.
- Limburg CathedralRoman-catholic cathedral in Limburg, Hesse, Germany6.6 km
- Hadamar killing centreNazi extermination centre in Hesse, Germany (1941-1945)774 m
- Schloss OraniensteinPalace in Diez, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany7.0 km
- Runkel CastleCastle in Hesse, Germany9.6 km
- St. Lubentius, DietkirchenChurch building in Limburg an der Lahn, Hesse, Germany6.3 km
- Burg ArdeckCastle in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany10 km
- Elzer BergMountain in Germany5.7 km
- HeidenhäuschenHill in Hesse, Germany5.3 km
- Schloss MontabaurBuilding in Montabaur (Germany)15 km
- Schloss WesterburgCastle14 km
- Waldmannshausen CastleCastle in Germany7.7 km
- Schadeck CastleCastle in Hesse, Germany9.4 km
- Mensfelder KopfMountain in Germany12 km
- Westerwälder DomChurch in Rhineland-Palatine, Germany17 km
- Dehrn CastleCastle complex in Dehrn in the Limburg-Weilburg district in Hesse, Germany5.2 km
- Lahn Bridge RunkelBridge in Germany9.7 km
- DornburgProtected area in Germany8.7 km
- Erlebnisbahnhof WesterwaldMuseum in Germany13 km
- HolzbachdurchbruchNature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany13 km
- Steimels-KopfSummit12 km
- Steinbruch FachingenNature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany9.2 km
- [4] HWW Westerwald Etappe 4 (Montabaur - Dies)Hiking14 km
- [5] HWW Westerwald Herdorf - DiezHiking7.0 km
- Baggersee DiezDive site8.8 km
And the other 23, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Fante´s-Finest, Schnapsbrennerei Meckel
- With kids: Freibad Birlenbach, Freibad Elz, Mons-Tabor-Bad, Schwimmbad Hadamar, Wildpark Westerwald
- Hiking: Hessenweg 1 (Etappen 5+6), HWW Westerwald Etappe 3 Vielbach - Wallmerod, HWW Westerwald Etappe 4 Wallmerod - Mengerskirchen, [[III] HWW Westerwald (Neuwied - Wetzlar)](/paises/europa/alemania/iii-hww-westerwald-neuwied-wetzlar/), [[IV] HWW Westerwald Etappe 2 (Köppel - Nomborn)](/paises/europa/alemania/iv-hww-westerwald-etappe-2-koppel-nomborn/), [[IV] HWW Westerwald (Vallendar - Weilburg)](/paises/europa/alemania/iv-hww-westerwald-vallendar-weilburg/), Lahn-Camino, Lahn-Camino, [Lahnhöhenweg [Westerwald]](/paises/europa/alemania/lahnhohenweg-westerwald/), Lahnwanderweg - 14. Etappe Aumenau-Villmar, Lahnwanderweg - 15. Etappe Villmar-Limburg, Lahnwanderweg - 16. Etappe Limburg-Balduinstein, Taunusklub Route 002 | Lahnhöhenweg, Taunusklub Route 104, Taunusklub Route 108, Wanderweg rotes S
When to go to Hadamar
The best time to visit Hadamar 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.
- JanPossible8:15
- FebPossible9:47
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:15
- JunBest time16:11
- JulBest time15:48
- AugBest time14:18
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:26
- NovPossible8:41
- DecPossible7:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48. In June, 47 of the 47 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 Hadamar
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 60 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
- Rettert36 places25 km
- Braunfels37 places26 km
- Hachenburg56 places28 km
- Koblenz148 places33 km
- Neu-Anspach123 places39 km
- Wilnsdorf45 places42 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hadamar?
The best known: Limburg Cathedral, Hadamar killing centre, Schloss Oranienstein, Runkel Castle, St. Lubentius, Dietkirchen. In all, 47 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hadamar?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48.
How do you get to Hadamar?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 60 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hadamar as the destination and these 47 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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