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Things to see in Hagen (Germany): 63 places and when to go
Hagen is a town in Germany, and this site lists 63 places in and around it, mainly History (27), Hiking (16), Nature (14). The best known are Hagen Hauptbahnhof, Altena Castle and Osthaus-Museum Hagen. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 51.3496, 7.4754
- Places
- 63 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (27) · Hiking (16) · Nature (14) · Mountains (11) · Wildlife (4) · Food and drink (4)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 50 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Homert-Tower, at 538 m.
What to see in Hagen
The places in and around Hagen, 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.
- Hagen HauptbahnhofRailway station in Hagen, Germany1.7 km
- Altena CastleCastle in Altena, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany15 km
- Osthaus-Museum HagenMuseum in Germany737 m
- Hagen Open-air MuseumOpen-air museum in Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany2.7 km
- Hardenstein CastleRuined castle in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany14 km
- Burg VolmarsteinCastle in Germany7.0 km
- Burg WetterCastle6.8 km
- Maste-BarendorfHistory17 km
- HohenhofModernist villa in Hagen designed by Henry van de Velde2.8 km
- KlusenbergMountain in Germany7.9 km
- SybergMountain in Germany7.9 km
- Christuskirche (Lüdenscheid)Church18 km
- Homert-TowerObservation tower on Homert mountain near Lüdenscheid22 km
- Hostreich-BergMountain in Germany9.8 km
- Humboldt VillaVilla in Lüdenscheid, Germany18 km
- KaisbergMountain in Germany5.7 km
- Maria KöniginChurch17 km
- BurgbergHill in Iserlohn, Germany11 km
- RaffenburgCastle ruin5.6 km
- Rathaus Wetter (Ruhr)Town hall of Wetter (Ruhr), North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany6.8 km
- Hohenlimburg CastleHistory6.6 km
- Hagen TheatreTheatre and opera hosue in Hagen, Germany1.2 km
- Villa KluteHouse in Iserlohn, Germany16 km
- Burg HoltzbrinckCastle in Altena, Germany15 km
And the other 39, by what you come to do:
- History: Danzturm, Haus Harkorten, Ruhr-Viadukt, Villa Bönnhoff, Schloss Werdringen, Haus Hove, Epscheider Mühle, Eversbusch, Haus Böving, Schiller's Hotel und Bistro
- Nature: Hageböllinger Kopf, Kluterthöhle, Krägeloher Berg, Bachtal Saure Epscheid, Wengeberg, Die Emst, Sonderhorst, Volkssternwarte Ennepetal
- Temples: St. Kilian (Iserlohn)
- Stargazing: Volkssternwarte Hagen
- Hiking: Residenzenweg, <1> Hagen-Haspe - Ennepetalsperre, Drahthandelsweg, Gersteinweg, Camino de Santiago, Camino de Santiago, Rechteck Dortmund - Wetter, Ruhrhöhenweg, Urban Trail Hagen, Volme-Hang-Weg (Wolfsangel), [X17 Harkortweg [Velbert-Werdohl]](/paises/europa/alemania/x17-harkortweg-velbert-werdohl/), X4 Höhlenweg, X6 Robert-Kolb-Weg (Etappe: Hagen bis Haus Rhade), Ruhrhöhenweg
- Mountains: DAV-Hütte Tinghausen, SGV Heim
- Food and drink: Märkische Spezialitätenbrennerei, Vormann Brauerei, Waldstadt-Braumanufaktur GmbH i.G.
When to go to Hagen
The best time to visit Hagen is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. 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.
- JanPossible8:07
- FebPossible9:43
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:36
- MayBest time15:21
- JunBest time16:21
- JulBest time15:56
- AugBest time14:23
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:22
- NovPossible8:34
- DecBest time7:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39. In April, 62 of the 63 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 Hagen
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 50 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
- Dortmund83 places20 km
- Wuppertal68 places24 km
- Fröndenberg/Ruhr32 places26 km
- Essen62 places34 km
- Lindlar104 places39 km
- Attendorn41 places40 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hagen?
The best known: Hagen Hauptbahnhof, Altena Castle, Osthaus-Museum Hagen, Hagen Open-air Museum, Hardenstein Castle. In all, 63 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hagen?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39.
How do you get to Hagen?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 50 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hagen as the destination and these 63 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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