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Things to see in Marburg (Germany): 50 places and when to go
Marburg is a town in Germany, and this site lists 50 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (19), History (17), Temples (7). The best known are St. Elizabeth's Church, Marburg, Marburger Schloss and Wenkbach. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.8091, 8.7618
- Places
- 50 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (19) · History (17) · Temples (7) · Nature (7) · Mountains (4) · Architecture (4)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 88 km as the crow flies
What to see in Marburg
The places in and around Marburg, 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.
- St. Elizabeth's Church, MarburgChurch building in Marburg, Hesse, Germany866 m
- Marburger SchlossCastle in Marburg, Hesse, Germany393 m
- WenkbachRiver in Hesse, Germany7.4 km
- FrauenbergMountain in Germany6.1 km
- HungertNature · Mountains6.9 km
- RimbergMountain in Hesse10.0 km
- WalgerbachRiver in Germany10 km
- 1st German Antique Police Car MuseumMuseum of historic German police vehicles in the Wehrshausen district of the German city of Marburg, Hesse3.0 km
- Marburger KunstvereinVoluntary association813 m
- Rauischholzhausen CastleCastle in Hesse, Germany10 km
- Burg SchweinsbergCastle15 km
- Lutherische Pfarrkirche St. MarienHistory · Temples442 m
- Museum anatomicumMuseums and art1.0 km
- chapel St. MichaelChurch building in Marburg806 m
- Naturpark Lahn-Dill-BerglandNature park in Hesse, Germany9.9 km
- BrießelserlenNature reserve in Hesse10.0 km
- Brücker MühleHistory · Architecture12 km
- Burg AmöneburgCastle11 km
- Burg MellnauCastle ruin in Germany13 km
- Kirche FronhausenChurch building in Hesse, Germany13 km
- Kirche AllnaChurch7.7 km
- Grüner MühleFormerly Ölmühle842 m
- HainmühleCultural heritage monument in Betziesdorf6.9 km
- Magdalenenkapelle in der LindauHistory · Temples11 km
And the other 26, by what you come to do:
- History: Former order mill, St. Johannes der Täufer
- Hiking: Burgwaldpfad (Gesamtstrecke), Burgwaldpfad (Teilstrecke Marburg-Christenberg), Hessenweg 10, Hessenweg 4 (Teilstrecke Wetter - Marburg), Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad (Hauptweg - Teilstrecke Gladenbach - Marburg), Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad (Hauptweg - Teilstrecke Marburg - Frankenberg), Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad (Schleife Frauenberg), Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad (Schleife Schwabendorf), Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad (Schleife Todenhausen), Lahn-Dill-Bergland-Pfad Etappe 5 Caldern - Marburg, [Lahnhöhenweg [Oberhessen]](/paises/europa/alemania/lahnhohenweg-oberhessen/), Lahnwanderweg - 05. Etappe Buchenau-Caldern, Lahnwanderweg - 06. Etappe Caldern-Marburg, Lahnwanderweg - 07. Etappe Marburg-Fronhausen, Marburger Weg, Planetenweg, Schinkaute, Studentenpfad (Abschnitt 5, Marburg - Gießen), Wohra-Lumda-Weg
- With kids: Freibad Kirchhain, Grundbad, Hallenbad Buchenau
- Food and drink: Hessische Spezialitätenbrennerei-Behlen GmbH
- Stargazing: Volkssternwarte Marburg
When to go to Marburg
The best time to visit Marburg 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.
- JanPossible8:12
- FebPossible9:45
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:17
- JunBest time16:15
- JulBest time15:51
- AugBest time14:20
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:24
- NovPossible8:38
- DecBest time7:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. In April, 49 of the 50 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Marburg
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 88 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Bad Endbach41 places21 km
- Gemünden (Wohra)32 places23 km
- Giessen41 places26 km
- Mücke32 places27 km
- Bad Berleburg43 places39 km
- Vöhl38 places42 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Marburg?
The best known: St. Elizabeth's Church, Marburg, Marburger Schloss, Wenkbach, Frauenberg, Hungert. In all, 50 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Marburg?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45.
How do you get to Marburg?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 88 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Marburg as the destination and these 50 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.
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