# Kreuztor, Germany: what it is and when to go > Kreuztor is a was built in 1385, is the guard tower with seven small turrets and was the western gate of Ingolstadt Fortress in Germany. Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04. It has articles in 5 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/kreuztor/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Was built in 1385, is the guard tower with seven small turrets and was the western gate of Ingolstadt Fortress · History - **Where:** Germany · Kreuzstraße 15, 85049, Ingolstadt - **Best time:** April to October and December. - **Nearest airport:** MUC Munich, 53 km as the crow flies - **Protection:** Protected heritage - **Coordinates:** 48.76421, 11.4179 ## What it is and where Kreuztor is a was built in 1385, is the guard tower with seven small turrets and was the western gate of Ingolstadt Fortress in Germany. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Ingolstadt](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/ingolstadt/), where this site lists 26 more places to see, 2.5 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 48.76421, 11.4179; the nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 53 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=48.764206%2C11.417903) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.764206%2C11.417903) - **Protection:** Protected heritage 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 Kreuztor 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 55 | | 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 55 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. 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 - [Liebfrauenmünster](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/liebfrauenmunster/): Parish church in Ingolstadt, Germany · 183 m - [Duke's Chest Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/herzogskasten/): Was built in 1255 as the additional fortification to the southwest part of the city wall · 710 m - [Astronomiepark Ingolstadt](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/astronomiepark/): Park in Germany · 789 m - [Kleinzoo Wasserstern](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kleinzoo-wasserstern/): With kids · Wildlife · 1.1 km - [Donautherme](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/donautherme/): With kids · 1.5 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 Kreuztor? It is a was built in 1385, is the guard tower with seven small turrets and was the western gate of Ingolstadt Fortress in Germany. It has articles in 5 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 Kreuztor? April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04. ### How do you get to Kreuztor? The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 53 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.764206%2C11.417903) 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 [Liebfrauenmünster](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/liebfrauenmunster/), [Duke's Chest Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/herzogskasten/), [Astronomiepark Ingolstadt](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/astronomiepark/). The rest is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/19989420), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q322840), CC0. More about Kreuztor on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kreuztor_(Ingolstadt)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).