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Things to see in Merseburg (Germany): 37 places and when to go
Merseburg is a town in Germany, and this site lists 37 places in and around it, mainly History (19), Nature (7), Wildlife (6). The best known are Battle of Rossbach, Marktkirche Unser Lieben Frauen and Moritzburg. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 51.3576, 11.9976
- Places
- 37 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (19) · Nature (7) · Wildlife (6) · Temples (5) · Food and drink (5) · Stargazing (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- BER Berlin, 152 km as the crow flies
What to see in Merseburg
The places in and around Merseburg, 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.
- Battle of Rossbach1757 battle12 km
- Marktkirche Unser Lieben FrauenChurch building in Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt, Germany14 km
- MoritzburgFortified castle in Halle (Saale) with an art museum15 km
- Halle (Saale) HauptbahnhofRailway station in Germany13 km
- Merseburg CathedralCathedral in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany267 m
- St. Moritz, HalleLate-Gothic church in Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt, Germany14 km
- Halle CathedralChurch building in Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt, Germany14 km
- Goethe-TheaterTheatre in Bad Lauchstädt, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany9.9 km
- BornhöckHill in Germany8.7 km
- Schloss MerseburgCastle283 m
- Gustav Adolf MemorialMonument in Lützen, Germany15 km
- Luppeaue bei Horburg und ZweimenNature reserve in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany10 km
- Schloss und Park DieskauChâteau in Kabelsketal, Germany9.0 km
- Schloss SchkopauCastle4.1 km
- Sternwarte HalleTower in Halle (Saale), Germany15 km
- Bergbaufolgelandschaft GeiseltalNature reserve in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany9.9 km
- Bergbaufolgelandschaft Kayna-SuedNature reserve in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany10 km
- St. TrinitatisHistory · Temples17 km
- Elsteraue bei ErmlitzNature reserve in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany12 km
- Halloren SchokoladenmuseumMuseum in Germany13 km
- Janus-HügelHill in Germany11 km
- Krummes TorHistory146 m
- Zechsches PalaisBuilding in Merseburg, Germany369 m
- Planetarium MerseburgPlanetarium698 m
And the other 13, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Saale-Elster-Aue bei Halle, Untere Geiselniederung bei Merseburg
- History: Schloss Lützen, Hotel Rotes Ross, ehem. Brauhaus zum Pelikan
- Food and drink: Historischer Weinkeller Wallendorf, Reifert's Besenwirtschaft, Spund, Weinbau am Geiseltalsee
- Hiking: Camino de Santiago
- Hot springs: Landerlebniswelt Solebad
- With kids: Planetarium Halle
- Diving: Tauchzentrum Geiseltal
When to go to Merseburg
The best time to visit Merseburg 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.
- JanPossible8:07
- FebPossible9:43
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:36
- MayBest time15:21
- JunBest time16:21
- JulBest time15:56
- AugBest time14:23
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:22
- NovPossible8:34
- DecBest time7:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39. In June, 36 of the 37 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 Merseburg
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 152 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
- Landsberg16 places23 km
- Salzatal25 places26 km
- Naumburg (Saale)49 places28 km
- Leipzig82 places29 km
- Zeitz21 places37 km
- Roßleben-Wiehe23 places42 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Merseburg?
The best known: Battle of Rossbach, Marktkirche Unser Lieben Frauen, Moritzburg, Halle (Saale) Hauptbahnhof, Merseburg Cathedral. In all, 37 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Merseburg?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39.
How do you get to Merseburg?
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 152 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Merseburg as the destination and these 37 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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