# Königsturm, Germany: what it is and when to go

> Königsturm is a tower in Schwäbisch Gmünd in Germany (Kaisersbach). Interests: History and Architecture. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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/konigsturm/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Tower in Schwäbisch Gmünd · History, Architecture
- **Where:** Germany · Königsturmstraße 17, 73525, Schwäbisch Gmünd
- **Best time:** April to October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** MUC Munich, 154 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 48.79888, 9.80067

## What it is and where

Königsturm is a tower in Schwäbisch Gmünd in Germany (Kaisersbach). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Kaisersbach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kaisersbach/), where this site lists 50 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 48.79888, 9.80067; the nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 154 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=48.798882%2C9.80067)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.798882%2C9.80067)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/historia/) and [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/arquitectura/) 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 Königsturm is **April to October and December**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 29 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 55 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 34 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 27 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 03 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 56 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 34 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 10 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 20 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 31 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 53 |
| December | Best time | 8 h 04 |

In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04. 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.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History | April to October and December | January to March and November |
| Architecture | April to October and December | January to March and November |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Königsturm has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

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

- [Glockenturm Schwäbisch Gmünd](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/glockenturm/): Building in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Stuttgart Government Region, Bade-Württemberg, Germany · 299 m
- [Holy Cross Minster](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/heilig-kreuz-munster/): Church in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Bade-Württemberg, Germany · 310 m
- [Leonhardskapelle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/st-leonhardskirche/): Temples · 550 m
- [Bud Spencer Bad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/bud-spencer-bad/): With kids · 1.5 km
- [Maria Königin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/maria-konigin-rehnenhof/): Church building in Rehnenhof-Wetzgau (Schwäbisch Gmünd), Germany · 2.4 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 Königsturm?

It is a tower in Schwäbisch Gmünd in Germany. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Königsturm?

April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04.

### How do you get to Königsturm?

The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 154 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.798882%2C9.80067) 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 [Glockenturm Schwäbisch Gmünd](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/glockenturm/), [Holy Cross Minster](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/heilig-kreuz-munster/), [Leonhardskapelle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/st-leonhardskirche/). The rest is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/88910634), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q26990050), CC0. More about Königsturm on [Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%B6nigsturm_(Schw%C3%A4bisch_Gm%C3%BCnd)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).