# Kloster Gräfinthal, Germany: what it is and when to go

> Kloster Gräfinthal is a monastery in Mandelbachtal, Germany (Walsheim). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 59 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/kloster-grafinthal/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Monastery in Mandelbachtal, Germany · History
- **Where:** Germany
- **Best time:** April to October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** FRA Frankfurt am Main, 142 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 49.16042, 7.12044

## What it is and where

Kloster Gräfinthal is a monastery in Mandelbachtal, Germany (Walsheim). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Walsheim](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/walsheim/), where this site lists 28 more places to see, 8.1 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 49.16042, 7.12044; the nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 142 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=49.160416%2C7.120444)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.160416%2C7.120444)

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 Kloster Gräfinthal is **April to October and December**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 26 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 53 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 34 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 28 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 05 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 59 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 37 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 12 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 21 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 30 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 51 |
| December | Best time | 8 h 01 |

In June there are 15 h 59 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

- [Naturschutzgebiet "Umgebung Gräfinthal" (N 6808-304)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/umgebung-grafinthal/): Protected area in Germany · 444 m
- [St. Lucas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/sankt-lukas/): Parish church in Bliesransbach, Germany · 2.4 km
- [Château de Frauenberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/chateau-ruines/): Ruined castle in Grand Est, France · 3.0 km
- [Naturfreundehaus Koppelwaldhütte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/naturfreundehaus-koppelwaldhutte/): Mountains · Hiking · 3.0 km
- [Haus Lochfeld](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kulturlandschaftszentrum-haus-lochfeld/): Nature · 3.1 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 Kloster Gräfinthal?

It is a monastery in Mandelbachtal, 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 Kloster Gräfinthal?

April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01.

### How do you get to Kloster Gräfinthal?

The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 142 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.160416%2C7.120444) 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 [Naturschutzgebiet "Umgebung Gräfinthal" (N 6808-304)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/umgebung-grafinthal/), [St. Lucas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/sankt-lukas/), [Château de Frauenberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/chateau-ruines/). The rest is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/352950833), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1775281), CC0. More about Kloster Gräfinthal on [Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Gr%C3%A4finthal). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).