# Castra of Mainhardt, Germany: what it is and when to go > Castra of Mainhardt is a Roman fort in Germany (Wüstenrot). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kastell-mainhardt/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Roman fort · History - **Where:** Germany - **Best time:** April to October and December. - **Nearest airport:** FRA Frankfurt am Main, 128 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 49.08092, 9.55627 ## What it is and where Castra of Mainhardt is a Roman fort in Germany (Wüstenrot). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Kleinkastell als Erhebung erkennbar It is in [Wüstenrot](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/wustenrot/), where this site lists 52 more places to see, 7.1 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 49.08092, 9.55627; the nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 128 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=49.080923%2C9.556267) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.080923%2C9.556267) It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/historia/) places in Germany. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Castra of Mainhardt is **April to October and December**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 8 h 27 | | February | Possible | 9 h 54 | | March | Possible | 11 h 34 | | April | Best time | 13 h 28 | | May | Best time | 15 h 05 | | June | Best time | 15 h 58 | | July | Best time | 15 h 36 | | August | Best time | 14 h 11 | | September | Best time | 12 h 20 | | October | Best time | 10 h 30 | | November | Possible | 8 h 51 | | December | Best time | 8 h 01 | In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Germany To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Germany checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Mineralfreibad Mainhardt](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/mineralfreibad-mainhardt/): With kids · 339 m - [HW 6 - Limes-Wanderweg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/hw-6-limes-wanderweg/): Hiking · 1.0 km - [Kleinkastell Hankertsmühle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kleinkastell-hankertsmuhle/): History · 3.0 km - [Hohe Brach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/hohe-brach/): Mountain of the Mainhardt Forest in Baden-Württemberg, Germany · 4.9 km - [Burg Maienfels](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/burg-maienfels/): Castle · 5.4 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/). ## More in Germany: History - [Berlin Wall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/reststuck-der-berliner-mauer/): barrier constructed by the German Democratic Republic, enclosing West Berlin (1961–1989) - [Lübeck](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/lubeca/) - [Baden-Baden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/baden-baden-2/) - [Bamberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/bamberg-2/) - [Neuschwanstein Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/castillo-del-rey-loco/): castle in Bavaria, Germany, Europe - [Cologne Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/catedral-de-colonia/): Roman-Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Germany Every Germany place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Castra of Mainhardt? It is a Roman fort in Germany. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Castra of Mainhardt? April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01. ### How do you get to Castra of Mainhardt? The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 128 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.080923%2C9.556267) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Mineralfreibad Mainhardt](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/mineralfreibad-mainhardt/), [HW 6 - Limes-Wanderweg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/hw-6-limes-wanderweg/), [Kleinkastell Hankertsmühle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kleinkastell-hankertsmuhle/). The rest is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1523743648), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1735393), CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).