# Things to see in Köthen (Anhalt) (Germany): 25 places and when to go

> Köthen (Anhalt) is a town in Germany, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly History (13), Wildlife (6), Nature (5). The best known are Schloss Mosigkau, Schloss Großkühnau and Schloss Köthen. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kothen-anhalt/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Germany · 51.7488, 11.9686
- **Places:** 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/historia/) (13) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/fauna/) (6) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/naturaleza/) (5) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/espiritual/) (3) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/museos/) (2) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/familia/) (2)
- **Best time:** April to October and December.
- **Also possible:** January to March and November.
- **Nearest airport:** BER Berlin, 125 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Köthen (Anhalt)

The places in and around Köthen (Anhalt), 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.

- [Schloss Mosigkau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schloss-mosigkau/): Castle in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany · 14 km
- [Schloss Großkühnau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schloss-grosskuhnau/): Palace in Dessau-Roßlau, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany · 19 km
- [Schloss Köthen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schloss-kothen/): German schloss · 787 m
- [St. Jakob, Köthen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/stadt-und-kathedralkirche-st-jakob/): Church building in Köthen, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany · 452 m
- [Kloster Petersberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/stiftskirche-st-petrus/): History · Temples · 17 km
- [Kornhaus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kornhaus/): Restaurant in Dessau-Roßlau, Germany · 21 km
- [Wulfener Bruchwiesen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/wulfener-bruchwiesen/): Nature reserve in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany · 11 km
- [Laubenganghaus, Dessau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/bauhaus-architektur-laubenganghaus/): Residential building in Dessau-Roßlau, Germany · 20 km
- [Carl-Loewe-Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/carl-loewe-museum/): Museum in Löbejün, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany · 13 km
- [Dessauer Torturm](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/dessauer-torturm/): City gate · 13 km
- [Diebziger Busch](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/diebziger-busch/): Nature reserve in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany · 13 km
- [Gerlebogker Teiche](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/gerlebogker-teiche/): Nature reserve in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany · 10 km
- [Großsteingrab Drosa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/grosssteingrab-drosa/): History · 9.7 km
- [Großsteingrab Schortewitz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/grosssteingrab-schortewitz/): Archaeological site · 11 km
- [megalithic tomb "Steinerne Hütte"](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/grosssteingrab-steinerne-hutte/): Megalithic tomb in Nienburg (Saale) in Germany · 11 km
- [Museum Synagoge Gröbzig](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/museum-synagoge-grobzig/): Museum · 9.8 km
- [Neolith-Teich](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/neolith-teich/): Nature reserve in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany · 8.9 km
- [Pohlsberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/pohlsberg/): Tumulus in Nienburg (Saale) in Germany · 12 km
- [Schlosskirche St. Aegidien (Bernburg)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schlosskirche-st-aegidien/): History · Temples · 17 km
- [Vogtei](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/vogtei/): Nature reserve in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany · 15 km
- [Erlebnisbad "Saaleperle"](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/erlebnisbad-saaleperle/): With kids · 18 km
- [E11 European long distance path](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/europaischer-fernwanderweg-e11-sachsen-anhalt-o/): Walking path in Europe · 2.9 km
- [Lutherweg Sachsen-Anhalt](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/lutherweg-sachsen-anhalt/): Hiking · 9.9 km
- [Tauchclub Triton e.V.](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/tauchclub-triton-e-v/): Dive site · 464 m

And the other 1, by what you come to do:

- **With kids**: [Tierpark Köthen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/tierpark-kothen/)

## When to go to Köthen (Anhalt)

The best time to visit Köthen (Anhalt) is **April to October and December**; also possible: January to March and November. 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.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 03 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 41 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 31 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 37 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 24 |
| 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 35 |

In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. In June, 25 of the 25 places are at their best.

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).

## Getting to Köthen (Anhalt)

The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 125 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.7488%2C11.9686)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.7488%2C11.9686)

## Other towns nearby

- [Oranienbaum-Wörlitz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/oranienbaum-worlitz/): 26 places · 26 km
- [Bördeland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/bordeland/): 20 places · 27 km
- [Landsberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/landsberg/): 16 places · 28 km
- [Salzatal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/salzatal/): 25 places · 29 km
- [Aschersleben](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/aschersleben/): 32 places · 36 km
- [Merseburg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/merseburg/): 37 places · 44 km

And all of Germany, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Köthen (Anhalt)?

The best known: [Schloss Mosigkau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schloss-mosigkau/), [Schloss Großkühnau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schloss-grosskuhnau/), [Schloss Köthen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schloss-kothen/), [St. Jakob, Köthen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/stadt-und-kathedralkirche-st-jakob/), [Kloster Petersberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/stiftskirche-st-petrus/). In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Köthen (Anhalt)?

April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35.

### How do you get to Köthen (Anhalt)?

The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 125 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.7488%2C11.9686) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Köthen (Anhalt) as the destination and these 25 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.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).