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Things to see in Hamburg-Insel Neuwerk (Germany): 22 places and when to go
Hamburg-Insel Neuwerk is a town in Germany, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly History (10), Nature (5), Wildlife (4). The best known are Heligoland Bight, Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park and Scharhörn. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 10. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 53.9152, 8.4959
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (10) · Nature (5) · Wildlife (4) · Diving (4) · Architecture (2) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 103 km as the crow flies
What to see in Hamburg-Insel Neuwerk
The places in and around Hamburg-Insel Neuwerk, 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.
- Heligoland BightBay in the Germany1.4 km
- Hamburg Wadden Sea National ParkNational park in Germany6.7 km
- ScharhörnUninhabited German island6.4 km
- NigehörnArtificial island in the North Sea5.7 km
- KugelbakeArchitectural structure13 km
- Great Tower NeuwerkFormer beacon, watchtower and lighthouse in Germany6 m
- Friedrich Clemens Gerke Tower230 metre tall telecommunication tower of reinforced concrete in Cuxhaven in Germany14 km
- Cuxhavener KüstenheidenNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany11 km
- Leuchtfeuer CuxhavenLighthouse in Lower Saxony, Germany15 km
- Ritzebüttel CastleChâteau15 km
- St.-JacobiChurch building in Cuxhaven, Germany22 km
- Zwölf ApostelChurch building in Cuxhaven, Germany16 km
- Eichenkrattwälder bei BerenschNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany13 km
- Joachim-Ringelnatz-MuseumMuseum in Cuxhaven, Germany15 km
- SchweizerhausBuilding in Cuxhaven, Germany15 km
- Alte Liebe CuxhavenBrewery14 km
- Amalie C. ErtelShipwreck13 km
- BirckShipwreck7.7 km
- GiselaShipwreck12 km
- GnomeShipwreck12 km
- Max-Koch-Sternwarte (GvA e.V.)Observatory14 km
- Waldfreibad SahlenburgWith kids9.1 km
When to go to Hamburg-Insel Neuwerk
The best time to visit Hamburg-Insel Neuwerk 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.
- JanPossible7:42
- FebPossible9:29
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:45
- MayBest time15:43
- JunBest time16:50
- JulBest time16:22
- AugBest time14:37
- SepBest time12:24
- OctBest time10:13
- NovPossible8:13
- DecBest time7:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 10. In April, 21 of the 22 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 Hamburg-Insel Neuwerk
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 103 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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And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hamburg-Insel Neuwerk?
The best known: Heligoland Bight, Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park, Scharhörn, Nigehörn, Kugelbake. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hamburg-Insel Neuwerk?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 10.
How do you get to Hamburg-Insel Neuwerk?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 103 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hamburg-Insel Neuwerk as the destination and these 22 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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