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Things to see in Monschau (Germany): 35 places and when to go
Monschau is a town in Germany, and this site lists 35 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (12), Hiking (12), Nature (11). The best known are Eifel National Park, Steling and Monschau Castle. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.5449, 6.2385
- Places
- 35 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Wildlife (12) · Hiking (12) · Nature (11) · History (7) · With kids (4) · Mountains (2)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 91 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Steling, at 658 m.
What to see in Monschau
The places in and around Monschau, 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.
- Eifel National ParkNational park in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany14 km
- StelingMountain in Germany4.2 km
- Monschau CastleCastle931 m
- Perlenbach-FuhrtsbachtalNature reserve in Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany4.3 km
- Reichenstein MonasteryMonastery in Germany2.7 km
- Wildnis TrailGerman hiking trail11 km
- Felsenkeller BrauereiFormer museum in Germany953 m
- PüngelbachtalNature reserve in Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany6.6 km
- Schluchtwald KalltalNature reserve in Germany10 km
- Vennhochfläche bei MützenichNature reserve in Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany3.9 km
- Belgenbachtal mit Seilfertsief, Drossel-und HolzbachtalNature reserve in Germany5.0 km
- BrackvennProtected area5.0 km
- ErmesbachtalNature reserve in Germany3.6 km
- Kunst- und Kulturzentrum der StädteRegion AachenMuseum in Germany1.2 km
- HallerFortification in Monschau, Germany1.3 km
- Klüserbachtal und SchwarzbachtalNature reserve in Germany3.8 km
- Schafbachtal mit seinen Seitentälern und Hohnerter FeldNature reserve in Germany13 km
- Haus TroistorffTimber framed house1.2 km
- Wildgehege HellenthalWith kids · Wildlife14 km
- Michel & Friends Hotel MonschauHotel in Monschau, Germany1.6 km
- AlpakahofWith kids · Wildlife4.0 km
- Bachtäler-HöhenrouteHiking14 km
- DreitälerwegHiking4.9 km
- GR 14 Monschau - Bouillon - SedanHiking1.8 km
And the other 11, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: GR 14 Parcours Principal, GR 15 De la Lorraine belge à l'Eifel, GR 56 Sentiers de l'Est de la Belgique | Parcours principal : Sentier des Frontières, GR 56 Variante drapeau rouge Nahtsief, LRE Liberation Route Europe Bastogne - Monschau, Moor-Route, Rur-Olef-Route
- History: Mestrenger Mühle Ferienwohnungen
- With kids: Naturerlebnisbad Einruhr, Naturfreibad Eiserbachsee
- Mountains: Rohrener Haus
When to go to Monschau
The best time to visit Monschau 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.
- JanPossible8:14
- FebPossible9:47
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:15
- JunBest time16:12
- JulBest time15:49
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:40
- DecPossible7:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. In April, 35 of the 35 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 Monschau
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 91 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
- Büllingen12 places24 km
- Aachen216 places29 km
- Bad Münstereifel47 places34 km
- Lünebach21 places44 km
- Pelm40 places46 km
- Titz31 places49 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Monschau?
The best known: Eifel National Park, Steling, Monschau Castle, Perlenbach-Fuhrtsbachtal, Reichenstein Monastery. In all, 35 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Monschau?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47.
How do you get to Monschau?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 91 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Monschau as the destination and these 35 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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