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Things to see in Holzminden (Germany): 35 places and when to go
Holzminden is a town in Germany, and this site lists 35 places in and around it, mainly Nature (12), History (10), Wildlife (8). The best known are Princely Abbey of Corvey, Amelungsborn Abbey and Moosberg. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 51.7988, 9.468
- Places
- 35 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (12) · History (10) · Wildlife (8) · Hiking (8) · Temples (5) · With kids (5)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 195 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Große Blöße, at 528 m.
What to see in Holzminden
The places in and around Holzminden, 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.
- Princely Abbey of CorveyAbbey in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany4.6 km
- Amelungsborn AbbeyLutheran monastery in Negenborn, Lower Saxony, Germany14 km
- MoosbergMountain in Lower Saxony, Germany7.4 km
- KöterbergMountain in Germany12 km
- Herstelle AbbeyAbbey18 km
- Große BlößeNature · Mountains8.9 km
- Großer AhrensbergNature · Mountains7.8 km
- St. Stephanus und Vitus (Corvey)Roman-Catholic church in Corvey, Germany4.6 km
- Emperor William TowerTower in Germany1.5 km
- St. KilianiChurch building in Höxter, Germany6.4 km
- Tom RodenArchaeological site4.9 km
- Moore und Wälder im HochsollingNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany9.4 km
- In den EichenNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany12 km
- Schloß BevernHistory6.8 km
- Fürstenberg CastleMuseum8.9 km
- Teiche am Erz- und Finkenbruch im SollingNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany6.9 km
- Wälder im südlichen SollingNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany13 km
- Buchenwälder zwischen Ziegenberg und Langer BergNature reserve in Germany10 km
- Polle CastleCastle ruin in Polle, Lower Saxony, Germany12 km
- Holy Family and Saint Stephen Church (Wehrden, Beverungen)Church11 km
- NethemündungNature reserve in Germany12 km
- TonenburgCastle in Höxter, Germany4.8 km
- Wildpark NeuhausWith kids · Wildlife7.3 km
- Corbie-ThermeWith kids6.5 km
And the other 11, by what you come to do:
- With kids: Frei und Hallenbad Beverungen Die Batze, Freibad Holzminden, Hallenbad Holzminden
- Hiking: Camino de Santiago, Naturparktrail Weserhöhen "NaturZeitReise", Rundweg Holzminden H1, Rundweg Holzminden H2, Weserberglandweg, Weserberglandweg - Etappe 5, Weserberglandweg - Etappe 6, X16 Egge-Weser-Weg
When to go to Holzminden
The best time to visit Holzminden 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.
- JanPossible8:03
- FebPossible9:40
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:25
- JunBest time16:25
- JulBest time16:00
- AugBest time14:25
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:21
- NovPossible8:31
- DecPossible7:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. In April, 35 of the 35 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 Holzminden
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 195 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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- Bad Pyrmont47 places25 km
- Hofgeismar48 places29 km
- Borgentreich23 places30 km
- Bad Driburg36 places31 km
- Alfeld (Leine)28 places31 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Holzminden?
The best known: Princely Abbey of Corvey, Amelungsborn Abbey, Moosberg, Köterberg, Herstelle Abbey. In all, 35 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Holzminden?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34.
How do you get to Holzminden?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 195 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Holzminden as the destination and these 35 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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