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Things to see in Missen-Wilhams (Germany): 73 places and when to go
Missen-Wilhams is a town in Germany, and this site lists 73 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (36), Mountains (27), Nature (15). The best known are St. Lorenz Basilica, Princely Abbey of Kempten and Hochgrat. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 47.5975, 10.1275
- Places
- 73 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (36) · Mountains (27) · Nature (15) · History (6) · Food and drink (5) · With kids (5)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 150 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Hochgrat, at 1,834 m.
What to see in Missen-Wilhams
The places in and around Missen-Wilhams, 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. Lorenz BasilicaChurch building in Kempten, Swabia, Germany20 km
- Princely Abbey of KemptenMonastery20 km
- HochgratMountain of the Allgäu Alps in Bavaria, Germany12 km
- Schwarzer GratBack of a mountain of the foothills of the Allgäu Alps in the mountain chain Adelegg in Baden-Württemberg, Germany11 km
- Immenstädter HornMountain of the Allgäu Alps in Bavaria, Germany6.6 km
- HohenkapfSubpeak of Ursersberg in the foothills of the Allgäu Alps in the mountain range Adelegg in Bavaria, Germany11 km
- Riedholzer KugelMountain of the foothills of the Allgäu Alps in Bavaria, Germany6.6 km
- Iberger KugelRidge prominence of Riedholzer Kugel in the foothills of the Allgäu Alps in Baden-Württemberg, Germany6.0 km
- RaggenhornRidge prominence of Ursersberg in the foothills of the Allgäu Alps in the mountain chain Adelegg in Bavaria, Germany9.8 km
- BalzenbergMountain of the Western Allgäu Hills in Bavaria, Germany12 km
- Balderschwang YewRemarkable tree in Germany14 km
- BreitenmoosNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany11 km
- Ruin LangeneggCastle ruin in the municipality of Waltenhofen, Bavaria, Germany13 km
- St. Mang (Kempten)Church building in Kempten, Swabia, Germany20 km
- Almagmach UnterkunftshausMountain restaurant in the Allgäu Alps in Bavaria, Germany8.0 km
- Alpe HohenschwandMountain hut of the German Alpine Club in the Allgäu Prealps in Bavaria, Germany9.4 km
- Alpe Wenger EggMountain pasture and restaurant in the municipality of Weitnau, Bavaria, Germany10.0 km
- Buchenegg WaterfallsWaterfalls of the river Weißach in the municipality of Oberstaufen, Bavaria, Germany9.5 km
- Castle Ruin ThurnRuin of a medieval castle in the municipality of Oberstaufen, Bavaria, Germany10 km
- GrüntenhausAlpine hut on the mountain Grünten in the Allgäu Prealps in Bavaria, Germany15 km
- Hölzlers TobelNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany15 km
- StiftsmälzereiSchool in Kempten, Germany20 km
- Otto-Schwegler-HütteMountain hut of the German Alpine Club in the Allgäu Alps in Bavaria, Germany12 km
- Ravensburger HausMountain hut of the German Alpine Club (DAV) in the Allgäu Prealps in Bavaria, Germany12 km
And the other 49, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Rohrbachtobel im Wierlinger Forst, Schönleitenmoos im Wierlinger Forst, Ureibe near Steibis, Germany
- Food and drink: Schäffler Bräu, Bernardibräu, Engelbräu, Michels Kräuteralp, Privatbrauerei Zötler GmbH
- Mountains: Schwandalpe, Staufner Haus, Alpe Kammeregg, Alpe Obere Kalle, Alpe Schneidberg, Alpe Starkatsgund, Alpengasthof Vordere Fluh, Altes Höfle, Berggasthof Hochbühl, Berghütte Hornklause, Gundalpe, Imberghaus, Kemptener Naturfreundehaus, Mittagalpe, Mittelbergalpe
- Hiking: Angerhütte, Bierleinhütte, Birkachalpe, E4 European long distance path, Jakobsweg Tirol - Allgäu, Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Weiler im Allgäu - Ofterschwang, Oberallgäuer Rundwanderweg, Wandertrilogie Allgäu, Wandertrilogie Etappe 13 Alpe Gund - Immenstadt/Bühl am Alpsee, Wandertrilogie Etappe 16 Eglofs-Isny, Wandertrilogie Allgäu, Wandertrilogie Etappe 17 Isny-Bolsternang, Wasserläufer route, Weitnauer Besinnungsweg, Wiesengänger route
- With kids: BigBowl, CamboMare Badewelt, Cambomare Freibad, Erlebnisbad Aquaria, PanoramaBad Eglofs
- History: Alt-Trauchburg Castle
- Snow: Hochlitten-Riefensberg, Oberberglifte Simmerberg, Ofterschwang/Gunzesried, Skilifte Thaler Höhe
- Stargazing: Sternwarte Oberallgäu
When to go to Missen-Wilhams
The best time to visit Missen-Wilhams is April to October; also possible: November to March. 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.
- JanPossible8:38
- FebPossible10:00
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBest time13:24
- MayBest time14:55
- JunBest time15:45
- JulBest time15:25
- AugBest time14:05
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:35
- NovPossible9:01
- DecPossible8:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15. In July, 68 of the 73 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 Missen-Wilhams
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 150 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
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- Lindau (Bodensee)48 places34 km
- Waldburg38 places35 km
- Ruderatshofen19 places39 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Missen-Wilhams?
The best known: St. Lorenz Basilica, Princely Abbey of Kempten, Hochgrat, Schwarzer Grat, Immenstädter Horn. In all, 73 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Missen-Wilhams?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15.
How do you get to Missen-Wilhams?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 150 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Missen-Wilhams as the destination and these 73 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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