# Tom Roden, Germany: what it is and when to go > Tom Roden is an archaeological site in Germany (Holzminden). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. 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/klosterruine-tom-roden/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Archaeological site · History - **Where:** Germany - **Best time:** April to October and December. - **Nearest airport:** DUS Düsseldorf, 190 km as the crow flies - **Opening hours:** 24/7 - **Coordinates:** 51.78652, 9.3995 ## What it is and where Tom Roden is an archaeological site in Germany (Holzminden). 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 [Holzminden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/holzminden/), where this site lists 35 more places to see, 4.9 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 51.78652, 9.3995; the nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 190 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=51.786516%2C9.399502) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.786516%2C9.399502) 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 Tom Roden is **April to October and December**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 8 h 03 | | February | Possible | 9 h 40 | | March | Possible | 11 h 31 | | April | Best time | 13 h 37 | | May | Best time | 15 h 25 | | June | Best time | 16 h 25 | | July | Best time | 16 h | | August | Best time | 14 h 25 | | September | Best time | 12 h 23 | | October | Best time | 10 h 21 | | November | Possible | 8 h 31 | | December | Best time | 7 h 34 | In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. 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 - [Princely Abbey of Corvey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/corvey/): Abbey in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · 1.1 km - [St. Stephanus und Vitus (Corvey)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/abteikirche-st-stephanus-und-vitus/): Roman-Catholic church in Corvey, Germany · 1.2 km - [Corbie-Therme](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/corbie-therme/): With kids · 1.7 km - [St. Kiliani](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kilianikirche/): Church building in Höxter, Germany · 1.8 km - [X16 Egge-Weser-Weg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/x16-egge-weser-weg/): Hiking · 3.0 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 Tom Roden? It is an archaeological site 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 Tom Roden? April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. ### How do you get to Tom Roden? The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 190 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.786516%2C9.399502) 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 [Princely Abbey of Corvey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/corvey/), [St. Stephanus und Vitus (Corvey)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/abteikirche-st-stephanus-und-vitus/), [Corbie-Therme](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/corbie-therme/). The rest is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/228829977), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2440045), CC0. More about Tom Roden on [Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Roden). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).